1998 GMC Safari Cargo Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1998 GMC Safari Cargo (16 MPG combined) across 2 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Vans, Cargo Type
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Transmissions
Automatic 4-spd
Engine
6-cyl, 4.3 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG
16 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$4,200
5-year fuel cost
−$9,000 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.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 1998 GMC Safari Cargo. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
6-cyl 4.3 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive141916$4,200—
6-cyl 4.3 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive142016$4,200—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 1998 GMC Safari Cargo (2 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost5-YR COSTFEGHG
Safari 2WD (cargo)Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd64.3Regular Gasoline142016$4,200−$9,000——
Safari AWD (cargo)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd64.3Regular Gasoline141916$4,200−$9,000——

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 1998 GMC Safari Cargo?

According to EPA data, the 1998 GMC Safari Cargo is rated at 16 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 1998 GMC Safari Cargo have?

The EPA data lists 6 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 1998 GMC Safari Cargo use?

It uses Regular Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 1998 GMC Safari Cargo?

The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $4,200.

How much will the 1998 GMC Safari Cargo cost in fuel over 5 years?

According to EPA estimates, the 1998 GMC Safari Cargo 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$9,000 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).