2003 GMC Safari fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2003 GMC Safari. 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
- $3,950 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| Safari 2WD (Passenger) Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
| Safari 2WD Conversion (cargo) Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG | $4,450 |
| Safari AWD (cargo) Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 4.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG | $4,450 |
| Safari AWD (Passenger) Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 4.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG | $4,800 |
| Safari AWD Conversion (cargo) Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 4.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG | $4,800 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,950 per year in fuel, versus $4,800 for the least efficient.