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1990 GMC R1500 fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 1990 GMC R1500. Combined fuel economy ranges from 14 to 17 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 15 city / 21 highway.

At a glance

Combined
14 to 17 MPG depending on version
City and highway
15 and 21 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$5,650 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
R1500 Suburban 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 6.2L Rear-Wheel Drive 152117 MPG $5,650
R1500 Suburban 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.7L Rear-Wheel Drive 121714 MPG $4,800
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $5,650 per year in fuel, versus $4,800 for the least efficient.

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