1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD.

The 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L, Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L, Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L and Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L.

The 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks car class.

The 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks car class.

The 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks car class.

The 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD is 17 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L171620
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L171520
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L161520
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L171520

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD is $4,075.

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 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $8,875 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 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L$4,350spend $10,250 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L$3,900spend $8,000 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L$4,350spend $10,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD will consume in one year is 18 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L18
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L18
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L19
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L18

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD Emit?

The 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD 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 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD model options.

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement4.3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks
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 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,250
Fuel Cost$4,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement4.3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum19
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement4.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1994 GMC Sonoma 4WD Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.3 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,250
Fuel Cost$4,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement4.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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