1996 GMC Safari Cargo Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1996 GMC Safari Cargo (16–17 MPG combined) across 2 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Vans
- Drive
- 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 4.3 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 16–17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,950–$4,200
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$9,000 to −$7,750 more than average
- Configurations
- 2
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-cyl 4.3 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 | — |
| 6-cyl 4.3 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 4.3 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 | −$7,750 | — | — |
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 4.3 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 | −$9,000 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1996 GMC Safari Cargo?
According to EPA data, the 1996 GMC Safari Cargo is rated at 16–17 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1996 GMC Safari Cargo have?
The EPA data lists 6 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1996 GMC Safari Cargo use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1996 GMC Safari Cargo?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,950 to $4,200.
How much will the 1996 GMC Safari Cargo cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1996 GMC Safari Cargo 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$9,000 to −$7,750 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).