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1991 GMC Safari MPG & fuel economy

The 1991 GMC Safari is a van offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 17 MPG. That's down 3 MPG from the 1990 model. Among 22 vans rated for 1991, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1991 #4 of 22 Vans by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1991 GMC Safari's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	20	8.5	11.8
Combined	17	7.2	13.8

How it ranks among 1991 Vans

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1Ford Aerostar Van19 MPG $2,447
2Ford Aerostar Wagon18 MPG $2,583
3Toyota Previa18 MPG $2,583
4GMC Safari17 MPG $2,735
5Volkswagen Vanagon17 MPG $2,735
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22Chevrolet Sport Van13 MPG $3,577

1991 SafariOther vansClass median: $3,003/yr

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

Safari MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Safari AWD (cargo)	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Safari 2WD (cargo)	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Safari AWD (passenger)	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Safari 2WD (passenger)	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 523 g/mi

1991 GMC Safari vs. rivals

vs Volkswagen Vanagon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Astro Cargo 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet G10/20 Van 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Aerostar Wagon 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Aerostar Wagon saves $152/yr vs Toyota Previa 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Previa saves $152/yr vs Chevrolet G30 Van 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Safari saves $171/yr vs Ford E150 Econoline 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Safari saves $171/yr vs Chevrolet Astro Passenger 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Safari saves $171/yr vs Ford Aerostar Van 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Aerostar Van saves $288/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1991 GMC Safari?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 16 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1991 GMC Safari use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1991 GMC Safari?