GMC G35 Vandura MPG by year — every rating on record
The GMC G35 Vandura has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 1986 to 1992. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (1989) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (1989). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #14 of 22 (38th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1987 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #20 of 26 (24th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1988 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #17 of 27 (38th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1989 | 2 | 17 mpg | 13 mpg | #14 of 25 (46th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1990 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #24 of 24 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1991 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #14 of 23 (41th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1992 | 2 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #12 of 22 (48th 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 Vandura placed highest in 1992 at #12 of 22, and lowest in 1990 at #24 of 24. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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) | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1992 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 15 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1991 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1990 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1989 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1989 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1988 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1987 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1986 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 3-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1986 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 15 | 17 | 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. 3 of 5 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 → 1987 | 16 → 15 mpg | -1 mpg | 767 gal |
| 1987 → 1988 | 15 → 16 mpg | +1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 1988 → 1989 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 1989 → 1990 | 17 → 13 mpg | -4 mpg | 885 gal |
| 1990 → 1991 | 13 → 16 mpg | +3 mpg | 719 gal |
What G35 Vandura fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1992 GMC G35 Vandura burns 719 to 821 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 | $2,156 | $2,464 | $308 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,875 | $359 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $3,286 | $411 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1992 model year is $3,900 to $4,450 a year in fuel, or $8,250 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 16 mpg the GMC G35 Vandura is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $148 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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Other GMC nameplates
Every GMC model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.