GMC Safari AWD (Passenger)
14 MPG The 2005 GMC Safari AWD (Passenger) is EPA-rated at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 16 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1071 gallons, $3429 a year in fuel, or $0.229 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2000–2005 run it averages 14.5 MPG, falling by 1 MPG over 6 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 | $0.179 | $1786 | $2679 | $3571 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.214 | $2143 | $3214 | $4286 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.229 | $2286 | $3429 | $4571 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.286 | $2857 | $4286 | $5714 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.321 | $3214 | $4821 | $6429 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.357 | $3571 | $5357 | $7143 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14 MPG | 12 | 16 | $4450 | 635 | 1 |
| 2004 | 14 MPG | 12 | 16 | $4450 | 635 | 1 |
| 2003 | 14 MPG | 12 | 16 | $4450 | 635 | 1 |
| 2002 | 15 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4150 | 592 | 1 |
| 2001 | 15 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4150 | 592 | 1 |
| 2000 | 15 MPG | 13 | 18 | $4150 | 592 | 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 15 vans, passenger type models tracked here, the GMC Safari AWD (Passenger) ranks 4 on current figures, against a class average of 13.9 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Transit T150 Wagon FFV (15), Ford Transit T150 Wagon (15.5), GMC Safari 2WD (Passenger) (16).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 635 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 9.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the GMC Safari AWD (Passenger) get?
The 2005 GMC Safari AWD (Passenger) is rated at 14 MPG combined by the EPA — 12 city and 16 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 14.5 MPG, ranging from 14 to 15 depending on year and trim.
How much does a GMC Safari AWD (Passenger) cost in fuel per year?
At 14 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1071 gallons — roughly $3429 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.229 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2005 model is $4450.
Has the GMC Safari AWD (Passenger) become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 15 MPG in 2000 to 14 in 2005. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the GMC Safari AWD (Passenger) efficient for its class?
It ranks 4 of 15 in the Vans, Passenger Type class on current figures, against a class average of 13.9 MPG. That is 0.1 better than typical for the class.
Compare with similar models
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.