GMC Safari Conversion (cargo) MPG by year — every rating on record
The GMC Safari Conversion (cargo) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2003 to 2005. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (2005) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans, Cargo Type.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as Safari Conversion (cargo) and Astro (cargo) Conversion. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #6 of 11 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2004 | 2 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #7 of 11 (40th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2005 | 2 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #4 of 9 (63th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Cargo Type |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The GMC Safari Conversion (cargo) placed highest in 2005 at #4 of 9, and lowest in 2004 at #7 of 11. It spent 2 of its 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2004 | 4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2004 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2003 | 4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2003 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 → 2005 | 15 → 16 mpg | +1 mpg | 719 gal |
What Safari Conversion (cargo) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2005 GMC Safari Conversion (cargo) 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 2005 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, Cargo Type
Across the 29 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, Cargo Type, the median best combined rating is 15 mpg. At 16 mpg the GMC Safari Conversion (cargo) is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $168 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Vans, Cargo Type 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.