2012 GMC Savana 3500 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 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger).

The 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger) has 2 model options: Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.8 L and Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.0 L.

The 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger) Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Vans, Passenger Type car class.

The 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger) Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Vans, Passenger Type car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger) Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger) is 13 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.8 L131117
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.0 L121015

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger)?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger) is $5,000.

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 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger) to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $13,500 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.8 L$4,800spend $12,500 more
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.0 L$5,200spend $14,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger) Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger) will consume in one year is 24 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.8 L23
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.0 L25

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger) Emit?

The 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger) 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 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger).

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger) model options.

Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger) Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.8 L:

City MPG11
Highway MPG17
Combined MPG13
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $12,500
Fuel Cost$4,800
Fuel Type 1Gasoline or E85
Fuel Type 2E85
ATV TypeFFV
Barrels of Petroleum23
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4.8
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Vehicle ClassVans, Passenger Type
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 GMC Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger) Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.0 L:

City MPG10
Highway MPG15
Combined MPG12
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $14,500
Fuel Cost$5,200
Fuel Type 1Gasoline or E85
Fuel Type 2E85
ATV TypeFFV
Barrels of Petroleum25
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement6
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Vehicle ClassVans, Passenger Type
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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