2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger) MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger).

The 2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger) runs on regular gasoline and is in the Vans, Passenger Type car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger) is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger) Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger) gets up to 11 miles per gallon in the city, and 16 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger) is 13 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger)?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger) is $4,800 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger) to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $12,500 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger) Consume?

The 2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger) will consume roughly 23 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger) Emit?

For every mile driven, the 2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger) will emit 705 grams of CO2, which is about 10,575,000 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 360 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger).

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger).

City MPG11
Highway MPG16
Combined MPG13
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $12,500
Fuel Cost$4,800
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum23
Grams of CO210,575,000
Trees Needed to Offset504
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement6
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Vehicle ClassVans, Passenger Type
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related GMC Models from 2016

If you're interested in other GMC models from 2016, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

ModelCombined MPG
Acadia AWD17
Acadia FWD18
Canyon 2WD22
Canyon 2WD22
Canyon 2WD21
Canyon 2WD25
Canyon 4WD21
Canyon 4WD20
Canyon 4WD23
Canyon Cab Chassis 2WD16
Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger)12
Sierra 15 Hybrid 2WD20
Sierra 15 Hybrid 4WD18
Sierra C15 2WD19
Sierra C15 2WD20
Sierra C15 2WD19
Sierra C15 2WD18
Sierra C15 2WD17
Sierra C15 Cab Chassis 2WD17
Sierra K15 4WD18

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  • "2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger) MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/gmc/savana-2500-2wd-passenger/2016.

  • "2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger) MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/gmc/savana-2500-2wd-passenger/2016. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2016 GMC Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger) MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/gmc/savana-2500-2wd-passenger/2016.