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GMC Safari AWD (cargo): MPG and fuel economy by year

The EPA has rated the GMC Safari AWD (cargo) across 16 model years, from the 1990 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) through the 2005 GMC Safari AWD (cargo). The most recent 2005 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) returns 15 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1991 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) at 17 MPG.

Pick a year below to open the full GMC Safari AWD (cargo) page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.

Fuel economy by model year

Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the GMC Safari AWD (cargo). Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.

Year Model Combined MPG City Highway Annual fuel cost
2005 2005 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) 15 MPG 14 MPG 18 MPG $4,000
2004 2004 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) 15 MPG 14 MPG 18 MPG $4,000
2003 2003 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) 15 MPG 14 MPG 18 MPG $4,000
2002 2002 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) 15 MPG 14 MPG 18 MPG $4,000
2001 2001 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) 15 MPG 14 MPG 18 MPG $4,000
2000 2000 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) 16 MPG 14 MPG 18 MPG $3,750
1999 1999 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) 16 MPG 14 MPG 19 MPG $3,750
1998 1998 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) 16 MPG 14 MPG 19 MPG $3,750
1997 1997 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) 16 MPG 15 MPG 20 MPG $3,750
1996 1996 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) 16 MPG 15 MPG 20 MPG $3,750
1995 1995 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) 16 MPG 15 MPG 20 MPG $4,300
1994 1994 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) 16 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $4,300
1993 1993 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) 16 MPG 14 MPG 20 MPG $4,300
1992 1992 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) 16 MPG 14 MPG 20 MPG $4,300
1991 1991 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) 17 MPG 15 MPG 20 MPG $3,500
1990 1990 GMC Safari AWD (cargo) 17 MPG 15 MPG 20 MPG $3,500

How the GMC Safari AWD (cargo) compares against the Vans, Cargo Type class

Buyers usually compare the GMC Safari AWD (cargo) against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Vans, Cargo Type class for the 2005 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.

2005 Chevrolet Astro 2WD (cargo)
17 MPG 2005 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo)
17 MPG 2005 Chevrolet Astro 2WD (cargo) Conversion
16 MPG 2005 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 2WD
16 MPG 2005 GMC Safari 2WD Conversion (cargo)
16 MPG 2005 GMC Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo)
16 MPG
2005 GMC Safari AWD (cargo)
15 MPG

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.