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2012 GMC Yukon MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 GMC Yukon is a SUV offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 94 SUVs rated for 2012, it ranks 64th 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 · 21 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, 2012 #64 of 94 SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2012 GMC Yukon'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 8.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	21	8.9	11.2
Combined	17	7.2	13.8

How it ranks among 2012 SUVs

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1Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
2Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
3BYD e662 MPGe $1,458
4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
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64GMC Yukon17 MPG $2,735
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94Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2012 YukonOther SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

Yukon MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Yukon 1500 2WD	Flex-fuel	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Yukon XL 1500 4WD	Flex-fuel	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Yukon 1500 2WD	Flex-fuel	14 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Yukon Denali 1500 AWD	Flex-fuel	13 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Yukon XL 1500 AWD	Flex-fuel	13 MPG	18 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
RWD · 6.0L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Yukon XL 2500 2WD	Gas	10 MPG	16 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875
4WD · 6.0L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Yukon XL 2500 4WD	Gas	10 MPG	16 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline or E85
Engine / motor: 5.3L 8-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 523 g/mi

2012 GMC Yukon vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Suburban 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Tahoe 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Avalanche 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Yukon saves $86/yr vs Jeep Wrangler 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Wrangler saves $152/yr vs Nissan Xterra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Xterra saves $152/yr vs Ford Expedition 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Yukon saves $171/yr vs Toyota Sequoia 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Yukon saves $171/yr vs Nissan Armada 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Yukon saves $365/yr vs Volkswagen Touareg 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Yukon saves $383/yr vs Nissan Pathfinder 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Yukon saves $750/yr vs GMC Yukon Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Yukon Hybrid saves $521/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 GMC Yukon?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway); ratings range from 14 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 GMC Yukon use?

Regular gasoline or E85.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 GMC Yukon?