GMC G35 Rally MPG by year — every rating on record
The GMC G35 Rally has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 1984 to 1992. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (1990) and its thirstiest returned 11 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as G35 Rally and G30 Sport Van. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #8 of 9 (13th pct) | 2-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 1985 | 2 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #19 of 20 (5th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1986 | 2 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #22 of 22 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1987 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #24 of 26 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1988 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #27 of 27 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1989 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #25 of 25 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1990 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #20 of 24 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1991 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #23 of 23 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1992 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #21 of 22 (5th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The GMC G35 Rally placed highest in 1984 at #8 of 9, and lowest in 1988 at #27 of 27. It spent 0 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1991 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1988 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1987 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 10 | 13 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) CA model | 10 | 13 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.7L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.7L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) CA model | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 → 1987 | 11 → 13 mpg | +2 mpg | 885 gal |
| 1988 → 1989 | 13 → 12 mpg | -1 mpg | 958 gal |
| 1989 → 1990 | 12 → 14 mpg | +2 mpg | 821 gal |
| 1990 → 1991 | 14 → 13 mpg | -1 mpg | 885 gal |
What G35 Rally fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1992 GMC G35 Rally burns 885 to 885 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 | $2,654 | $2,654 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,096 | $3,096 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,538 | $3,538 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1992 model year is $4,800 to $4,800 a year in fuel, or $12,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Vans
Across the 45 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, the median best combined rating is 17 mpg. At 13 mpg the GMC G35 Rally is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $729 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Vans 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.