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1988 GMC Jimmy MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 GMC Jimmy is a special purpose vehicle offered in 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 22 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 34 special purpose vehicles rated for 1988, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 19 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1988 #4 of 34 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1988 GMC Jimmy's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	19	8.1	12.4
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	22	9.4	10.7

How it ranks among 1988 Special Purpose Vehicles

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1Subaru Justy33 MPG $1,409
2Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
3Chevrolet Blazer22 MPG $2,114
4GMC Jimmy22 MPG $2,114
5Jeep Cherokee21 MPG $2,214
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34Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558

1988 JimmyOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $3,003/yr

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

Jimmy MPG across model years

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12 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual S15 Jimmy 2WD	Gas	19 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic S15 Jimmy 2WD	Gas	18 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual S15 Jimmy 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic S15 Jimmy 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual S15 Jimmy 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic S15 Jimmy 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic V15 Jimmy 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	16 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual V15 Jimmy 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	14 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 404 g/mi

1988 GMC Jimmy vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Blazer 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Cherokee 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Jimmy saves $101/yr vs Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Jimmy saves $101/yr vs Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Jimmy saves $101/yr vs Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Jimmy saves $101/yr vs Suzuki Samurai 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Samurai saves $254/yr vs Subaru Justy 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Justy saves $705/yr vs GMC Jimmy Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Jimmy saves $1,151/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1988 GMC Jimmy Diesel (17 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 GMC Jimmy?

Up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 12 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 GMC Jimmy use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 GMC Jimmy?