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1990 GMC Safari fuel economy

The EPA lists 6 versions of the 1990 GMC Safari. Combined fuel economy ranges from 16 to 20 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 24 highway.

At a glance

Combined
16 to 20 MPG depending on version
City and highway
18 and 24 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$3,350 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Safari 2WD (cargo)
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.5L Rear-Wheel Drive 182420 MPG $3,350
Safari 2WD (cargo)
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 2.5L Rear-Wheel Drive 172319 MPG $3,550
Safari 2WD (cargo)
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 4.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 152017 MPG $3,950
Safari 2WD (passenger)
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 4.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 152017 MPG $3,950
Safari AWD (cargo)
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 4.3L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 152017 MPG $3,950
Safari AWD (passenger)
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 4.3L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 151816 MPG $4,200
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 $3,350 per year in fuel, versus $4,200 for the least efficient.

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