Chevrolet G30 Sport Van 2WD
13 MPG The 1992 Chevrolet G30 Sport Van 2WD is EPA-rated at 13 MPG combined (11 city / 16 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1154 gallons, $3692 a year in fuel, or $0.246 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–1992 run it averages 12.3 MPG, improving by 2 MPG over 9 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 | $0.192 | $1923 | $2885 | $3846 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.231 | $2308 | $3462 | $4615 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.246 | $2462 | $3692 | $4923 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.269 | $2692 | $4038 | $5385 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.308 | $3077 | $4615 | $6154 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.346 | $3462 | $5192 | $6923 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.385 | $3846 | $5769 | $7692 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 13 MPG | 11 | 16 | $4800 | 684 | 1 |
| 1991 | 13 MPG | 11 | 16 | $4800 | 684 | 1 |
| 1990 | 14 MPG | 12 | 17 | $4450 | 635 | 1 |
| 1989 | 12 MPG | 11 | 14 | $5200 | 741 | 1 |
| 1988 | 13 MPG | 11 | 17 | $4800 | 684 | 1 |
| 1987 | 13 MPG | 11 | 16 | $4800 | 684 | 1 |
| 1986 | 11 MPG | 10 | 12.5 | $5650 | 808 | 2 |
| 1985 | 11 MPG | 10 | 12.5 | $5650 | 808 | 2 |
| 1984 | 11 MPG | 10 | 12 | $5650 | 808 | 2 |
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 G30 Sport Van 2WD ranks 28 on current figures, against a class average of 15.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Dodge B150/B250 Van 2WD (13.3), Chevrolet Astro AWD (passenger) (14), Chevrolet G30 Van 2WD (14), Ford E150 Club Wagon (14), Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 4WD (14).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 684 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 10.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet G30 Sport Van 2WD get?
The 1992 Chevrolet G30 Sport Van 2WD is rated at 13 MPG combined by the EPA — 11 city and 16 highway. Across all 9 model years in the database it averages 12.3 MPG, ranging from 11 to 14 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet G30 Sport Van 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 13 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1154 gallons — roughly $3692 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.246 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1992 model is $4800.
Has the Chevrolet G30 Sport Van 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 11 MPG in 1984 to 13 in 1992 — an improvement of 2 MPG, or 18% across 9 model years.
Is the Chevrolet G30 Sport Van 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 28 of 32 in the Vans class on current figures, against a class average of 15.1 MPG. That is 2.1 worse 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.