2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD.

The 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD 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 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD gets up to 10 miles per gallon in the city, and 14 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD is 12 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD 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 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $14,500 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD Consume?

The 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD 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 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD.

City MPG10
Highway MPG14
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
Displacement6
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/gmc/yukon-denali-xl-1500-awd/2002.

  • "2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/gmc/yukon-denali-xl-1500-awd/2002. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/gmc/yukon-denali-xl-1500-awd/2002.