GMC Vandura G35 MPG by year — every rating on record
The GMC Vandura G35 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 1984 to 1995. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (1993) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (1994). The EPA record holds 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #8 of 9 (13th pct) | 2-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 1985 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #14 of 20 (32th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1993 | 2 | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | #8 of 22 (67th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1994 | 2 | 16 mpg | 13 mpg | #14 of 22 (38th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1995 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #20 of 22 (10th 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 Vandura G35 placed highest in 1984 at #8 of 9, and lowest in 1995 at #20 of 22. It spent 1 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 15 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1994 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1994 | 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 |
| 1993 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 13 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1993 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 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 |
| 1985 | 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 |
| 1984 | 4.1L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.1L 6-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.1L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Manual 3-spd Regular | 4.1L 6-cyl | 13 | 15 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 → 1985 | 14 → 16 mpg | +2 mpg | 719 gal |
| 1985 → 1993 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 1993 → 1994 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 1994 → 1995 | 16 → 14 mpg | -2 mpg | 821 gal |
What Vandura G35 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1995 GMC Vandura G35 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 1995 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
Across the 45 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, the median best combined rating is 17 mpg. At 14 mpg the GMC Vandura G35 is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $507 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.