Chevrolet G10/20 Van 2WD
15.7 MPG The 1995 Chevrolet G10/20 Van 2WD is EPA-rated at 15.7 MPG combined (14 city / 18.7 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 955 gallons, $3057 a year in fuel, or $0.204 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–1995 run it averages 15.8 MPG, essentially flat across 12 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.159 | $1592 | $2389 | $3185 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.191 | $1911 | $2866 | $3822 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.204 | $2038 | $3057 | $4076 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.223 | $2229 | $3344 | $4459 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.255 | $2548 | $3822 | $5096 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.287 | $2866 | $4299 | $5732 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.318 | $3185 | $4777 | $6369 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 15.7 MPG | 14 | 18.7 | $4317 | 596 | 3 |
| 1994 | 15.5 MPG | 13.8 | 18.5 | $4288 | 597 | 4 |
| 1993 | 15.8 MPG | 14 | 18.5 | $4213 | 587 | 4 |
| 1992 | 15.5 MPG | 14 | 19 | $4288 | 598 | 4 |
| 1991 | 15.8 MPG | 14.3 | 18.8 | $4213 | 587 | 4 |
| 1990 | 15.4 MPG | 14.4 | 17.6 | $4250 | 596 | 5 |
| 1989 | 15.8 MPG | 14.6 | 18.6 | $4206 | 589 | 9 |
| 1988 | 15.9 MPG | 14.6 | 18.8 | $4150 | 580 | 9 |
| 1987 | 15.7 MPG | 14.5 | 18.1 | $4180 | 586 | 10 |
| 1986 | 16.1 MPG | 14.9 | 18.4 | $4000 | 564 | 14 |
| 1985 | 15.7 MPG | 14.5 | 18 | $4129 | 582 | 14 |
| 1984 | 16.1 MPG | 14.9 | 18.4 | $4116 | 575 | 16 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 32 vans models tracked here, the Chevrolet G10/20 Van 2WD ranks 12 on current figures, against a class average of 15.0 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Astro 2WD (passenger) (16), Ford Aerostar Van AWD (16), GMC Safari 2WD (passenger) (16), Volkswagen Vanagon/Camper 2WD (16), Chevrolet Astro 2WD (cargo) (17).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 596 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet G10/20 Van 2WD get?
The 1995 Chevrolet G10/20 Van 2WD is rated at 15.7 MPG combined by the EPA — 14 city and 18.7 highway. Across all 12 model years in the database it averages 15.8 MPG, ranging from 12 to 20 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet G10/20 Van 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 15.7 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 955 gallons — roughly $3057 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.204 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1995 model is $4317.
Has the Chevrolet G10/20 Van 2WD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 15.7 MPG today against 16.1 in 1984 — essentially flat across 12 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Chevrolet G10/20 Van 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 12 of 32 in the Vans class on current figures, against a class average of 15.0 MPG. That is 0.7 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.