1993 GMC Suburban 1500 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 1993 GMC Suburban 1500 4WD.

The 1993 GMC Suburban 1500 4WD runs on regular gasoline and is in the Special Purpose Vehicles 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 1993 GMC Suburban 1500 4WD is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1993 GMC Suburban 1500 4WD Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1993 GMC Suburban 1500 4WD gets up to 11 miles per gallon in the city, and 15 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1993 GMC Suburban 1500 4WD is 12 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1993 GMC Suburban 1500 4WD?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1993 GMC Suburban 1500 4WD is $5,200 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 1993 GMC Suburban 1500 4WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $14,500 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1993 GMC Suburban 1500 4WD Consume?

The 1993 GMC Suburban 1500 4WD will consume roughly 25 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.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1993 GMC Suburban 1500 4WD.

City MPG11
Highway MPG15
Combined MPG12
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $14,500
Fuel Cost$5,200
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum25
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.7
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related GMC Models from 1993

If you're interested in other GMC models from 1993, 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.

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  • "1993 GMC Suburban 1500 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/gmc/suburban-1500-4wd/1993.

  • "1993 GMC Suburban 1500 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/gmc/suburban-1500-4wd/1993. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 1993 GMC Suburban 1500 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/gmc/suburban-1500-4wd/1993.