1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD.
The 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD has 9 model options: Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L, Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L, Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L, Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L, Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L, Manual 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L, Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L, Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L and Manual 4-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L.
The 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Vans car class.
The 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Vans car class.
The 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Vans car class.
The 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Vans car class.
The 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Vans car class.
The 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Manual 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Vans car class.
The 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Vans car class.
The 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L runs on diesel and is in the Vans car class.
The 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Manual 4-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L runs on diesel and is in the Vans car class.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD is 16 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L | 17 | 15 | 21 |
| Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L | 16 | 15 | 18 |
| Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | 15 | 13 | 19 |
| Manual 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | 14 | 13 | 17 |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L | 15 | 14 | 19 |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L | 19 | 16 | 23 |
| Manual 4-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L | 19 | 18 | 22 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD is $4,200.
The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
Comparing a 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $9,500 more on fuel.
The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:
| Model Option | Fuel Cost | 5-Year Save/Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L | $4,150 | spend $9,250 more |
| Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L | $3,700 | spend $7,000 more |
| Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L | $3,900 | spend $8,000 more |
| Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | $5,200 | spend $14,500 more |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | $4,150 | spend $9,250 more |
| Manual 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | $4,450 | spend $10,750 more |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L | $4,150 | spend $9,250 more |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L | $4,050 | spend $8,750 more |
| Manual 4-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L | $4,050 | spend $8,750 more |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD will consume in one year is 20 barrels.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
| Model Option | Barrels |
|---|---|
| Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L | 20 |
| Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L | 18 |
| Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L | 19 |
| Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | 25 |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | 20 |
| Manual 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | 21 |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L | 20 |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L | 19 |
| Manual 4-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L | 19 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Emit?
The 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 9 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD model options.
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L:
| City MPG | 15 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 16 |
| Combined MPG | 15 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $9,250 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,150 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 20 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 4.3 |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Vans |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L:
| City MPG | 15 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 21 |
| Combined MPG | 17 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $7,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,700 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 18 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 4.3 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Vans |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L:
| City MPG | 15 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 18 |
| Combined MPG | 16 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $8,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,900 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 19 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 4.3 |
| Transmission | Manual 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Vans |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:
| City MPG | 12 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 12 |
| Combined MPG | 12 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $14,500 |
| Fuel Cost | $5,200 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 25 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement | 5 |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Vans |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:
| City MPG | 13 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 19 |
| Combined MPG | 15 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $9,250 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,150 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 20 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement | 5 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Vans |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Manual 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Manual 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:
| City MPG | 13 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 17 |
| Combined MPG | 14 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $10,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,450 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 21 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement | 5 |
| Transmission | Manual 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Vans |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L:
| City MPG | 14 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 19 |
| Combined MPG | 15 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $9,250 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,150 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 20 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement | 5.7 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Vans |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L:
| City MPG | 16 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 23 |
| Combined MPG | 19 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $8,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,050 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Diesel |
| ATV Type | Diesel |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 19 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement | 6.2 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Vans |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Manual 4-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD Manual 4-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L:
| City MPG | 18 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 22 |
| Combined MPG | 19 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $8,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,050 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Diesel |
| ATV Type | Diesel |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 19 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement | 6.2 |
| Transmission | Manual 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Vans |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
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