GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) MPG and Fuel Economy
GMC have been manufacturing models of Safari 2WD (cargo) for 21 years, with the latest vehicle in 2005 having a combined MPG of 17.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2005 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) is $3,700 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $7,000 more on fuel driving a 2005 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo).
🛢 The GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) will consume roughly 18 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is 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 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo).
The table below is a complete list of the 21 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 | $3,700 |
| 2004 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 16 | $3,900 |
| 2003 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 | $3,700 |
| 2002 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 | $3,700 |
| 2001 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 | $3,700 |
| 2000 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 | $3,700 |
| 1999 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 16 | $3,900 |
| 1998 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 16 | $3,900 |
| 1997 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 | $3,700 |
| 1996 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 | $3,700 |
| 1995 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 | $4,350 |
| 1994 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 | $3,700 |
| 1993 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 | $4,350 |
| 1992 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 | $3,700 |
| 1991 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 | $3,700 |
| 1990 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1989 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1988 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 20 | $3,150 |
| 1987 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1986 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 20 | $3,150 |
| 1985 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 20 | $3,150 |
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