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1996 Chevrolet Blazer MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is a special purpose vehicle offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 18 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1995 model. Among 39 special purpose vehicles rated for 1996, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 16 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1996 #12 of 39 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1996 Chevrolet Blazer's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway229.410.7
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 1996 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
  2. 2Geo Tracker22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Suzuki Sidekick22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan20 MPG $2,325
  5. 5Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager20 MPG $2,325
  6. 12Chevrolet Blazer18 MPG $2,583
  7. 39Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558
1996 BlazerOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,583/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Blazer MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Blazer 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Blazer 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Blazer 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Blazer AWD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. rivals

vs Nissan Quest 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler Town and Country 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Explorer 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Villager 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Jimmy 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Rodeo 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Passport 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Windstar 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Funeral Coach/Hearse 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda MPV 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Blazer saves $152/yr vs Nissan Pathfinder 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Blazer saves $323/yr vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Blazer saves $323/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 16 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer?

The 1996 Chevrolet Blazer's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer per year?

About $2,583 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $17.22 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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