1986 GMC Safari

The 1986 GMC Safari is listed in 12 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.5 L 4-cyl and 4.3 L 6-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 22 MPG (best: 10.7 L/100 km).

Model year1986
Versions12
ClassVans
DriveRear-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
Safari 2WD (cargo)2.5 L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular18 / 24 / 2011.8444Vans
Safari 2WD (cargo)2.5 L 4-cylManual 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular18 / 24 / 2011.8444Vans
Safari 2WD (cargo)2.5 L 4-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular20 / 26 / 2210.7404Vans
Safari 2WD (cargo)4.3 L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15 / 20 / 1713.8523Vans
Safari 2WD (cargo)4.3 L 6-cylManual 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16 / 20 / 1813.1494Vans
Safari 2WD (cargo)4.3 L 6-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16 / 22 / 1813.1494Vans
Safari 2WD (passenger)2.5 L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular18 / 24 / 2011.8444Vans
Safari 2WD (passenger)2.5 L 4-cylManual 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular18 / 24 / 2011.8444Vans
Safari 2WD (passenger)2.5 L 4-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular20 / 26 / 2210.7404Vans
Safari 2WD (passenger)4.3 L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15 / 20 / 1713.8523Vans
Safari 2WD (passenger)4.3 L 6-cylManual 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15 / 19 / 1713.8523Vans
Safari 2WD (passenger)4.3 L 6-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15 / 21 / 1713.8523Vans

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

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