GMC Envoy 2WD
16.5 MPG The 2009 GMC Envoy 2WD is EPA-rated at 16.5 MPG combined (14.5 city / 20.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 909 gallons, $2909 a year in fuel, or $0.194 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2002–2009 run it averages 16.3 MPG, essentially flat across 8 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 | $0.152 | $1515 | $2273 | $3030 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.182 | $1818 | $2727 | $3636 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.194 | $1939 | $2909 | $3879 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.212 | $2121 | $3182 | $4242 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.242 | $2424 | $3636 | $4848 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.273 | $2727 | $4091 | $5455 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.303 | $3030 | $4545 | $6061 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 16.5 MPG | 14.5 | 20.5 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 2008 | 16.5 MPG | 14 | 20 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 2007 | 16.5 MPG | 14 | 20 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 2006 | 16.5 MPG | 14 | 20 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 2005 | 16 MPG | 14 | 19.5 | $3900 | 555 | 2 |
| 2004 | 16 MPG | 14 | 19 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 2003 | 16 MPG | 14 | 20 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 2002 | 16 MPG | 14 | 20 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
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 70 sport utility vehicle - 2wd models tracked here, the GMC Envoy 2WD ranks 56 on current figures, against a class average of 20.8 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Cadillac Escalade ESV 2WD (17), Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2WD (17), Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2WD (17), Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 2WD (17), Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 2WD (17).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 539 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the GMC Envoy 2WD get?
The 2009 GMC Envoy 2WD is rated at 16.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 14.5 city and 20.5 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 16.3 MPG, ranging from 16 to 17 depending on year and trim.
How much does a GMC Envoy 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 16.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 909 gallons — roughly $2909 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.194 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2009 model is $3775.
Has the GMC Envoy 2WD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 16.5 MPG today against 16 in 2002 — essentially flat across 8 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the GMC Envoy 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 56 of 70 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 20.8 MPG. That is 4.3 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.