What is the best GMC Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) for fuel economy?

The strongest year was 2006 at 14 mpg combined, against 14 mpg in 2006. That is a 0 mpg spread across the nameplate's history.

How much does a GMC Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) cost to fuel each year?

At 11,500 miles a year the 2014 model uses between 821 and 821 gallons, or $2,875 to $2,875 at $3.50 a gallon.

What does the GMC Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) emit?

EPA reports 617 to 618 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile for the 2014 model year, or about 7.1 to 7.1 tons over a year of driving.

GMC Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) MPG by year — every rating on record

The GMC Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2006 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (2006) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2006). The EPA record holds 19 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans, Cargo Type.

14best combined mpg (2006)

14worst combined mpg (2006)

14latest year best (2014)

19configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model year	Configurations	Best combined	Worst combined	Class rank that year	Drivetrains	Fuel	EPA class
2006	1	14 mpg	14 mpg	#6 of 7 (17th pct)	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	Regular	Vans, Cargo Type
2007	2	14 mpg	14 mpg	#5 of 6 (20th pct)	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	Regular, Gasoline or E85	Vans, Cargo Type
2008	2	14 mpg	14 mpg	#5 of 6 (20th pct)	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	Regular, Gasoline or E85	Vans, Cargo Type
2009	4	14 mpg	14 mpg	#4 of 4 (0th pct)	Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85, Regular	Vans, Cargo Type
2010	2	14 mpg	14 mpg	#4 of 4 (0th pct)	Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85	Vans, Cargo Type
2011	2	14 mpg	14 mpg	#6 of 10 (44th pct)	Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85	Vans, Cargo Type
2012	2	14 mpg	14 mpg	#6 of 10 (44th pct)	Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85	Vans, Cargo Type
2013	2	14 mpg	14 mpg	#7 of 9 (25th pct)	Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85	Vans, Cargo Type
2014	2	14 mpg	14 mpg	#6 of 8 (29th pct)	Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85	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 Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) placed highest in 2009 at #4 of 4, and lowest in 2013 at #7 of 9. It spent 0 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 19 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
2014	5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85	FFV, FFV, start-stop	13	17	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	618	2/10
2014	5.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85	FFV, FFV	13	17	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	617	2/10
2013	5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85	FFV, FFV	13	17	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	617	2/10
2013	5.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85	FFV, FFV	13	17	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	617	2/10
2012	5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85	FFV, FFV	13	17	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	634.7857142857143	n/a
2012	5.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85	FFV, FFV	13	17	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	634.7857142857143	n/a
2011	5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85	FFV, FFV	13	17	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	634.7857142857143	n/a
2011	5.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85	FFV, FFV	13	17	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	634.7857142857143	n/a
2010	5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85	FFV, FFV	13	17	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	634.7857142857143	n/a
2010	5.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85	FFV, FFV	13	17	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	634.7857142857143	n/a
2009	5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85	5.3L 8-cyl, FFV	13	16	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	634.7857142857143	n/a
2009	5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85	5.3L 8-cyl, FFV	13	16	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	634.7857142857143	n/a
2009	5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular	5.3L 8-cyl	13	16	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	634.7857142857143	n/a
2009	5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular	5.3L 8-cyl	12	15	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	634.7857142857143	n/a
2008	5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular	5.3L 8-cyl	12	16	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	634.7857142857143	n/a
2008	5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85	440-470, FFV	12	16	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	634.7857142857143	n/a
2007	5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular	5.3L 8-cyl	13	16	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	634.7857142857143	n/a
2007	5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85	500, FFV	13	17	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	634.7857142857143	n/a
2006	5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular	5.3L 8-cyl	13	17	14	821.4	21.3	$4,450	634.7857142857143	n/a

What Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) burns 821 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	$2,464	$2,464	$0
$3.50/gal	$2,875	$2,875	$0
$4.00/gal	$3,286	$3,286	$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $4,450 to $4,450 a year in fuel, or $11,000 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 14 mpg the GMC Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $192 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

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