GMC Envoy XUV MPG by year — every rating on record
The GMC Envoy XUV has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2005 to 2006. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (2005) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2005). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD / Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #42 of 59 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2006 | 2 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #53 of 62 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The GMC Envoy XUV placed highest in 2005 at #42 of 59, and lowest in 2006 at #53 of 62. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.2L 6-cyl | 14 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2006 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.2L 6-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.2L 6-cyl | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.2L 6-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2005 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | DOD | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2005 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | DOD | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 → 2006 | 16 → 15 mpg | -1 mpg | 767 gal |
What Envoy XUV fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2006 GMC Envoy XUV burns 767 to 767 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2006 model year is $4,150 to $4,150 a year in fuel, or $9,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Across the 140 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 15 mpg the GMC Envoy XUV is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $854 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other GMC nameplates
Every GMC model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.