1986 GMC Safari Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1986 GMC Safari (17–22 MPG combined) across 12 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Vans
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.5 L; 6-cyl, 4.3 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 17–22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050–$3,950
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$7,750 to −$3,250 more than average
- Configurations
- 12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 18–20 | 24–26 | 20–22 | $3,050–$3,350 | — |
| 6-cyl 4.3 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15–16 | 19–22 | 17–18 | $3,700–$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 | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 4.3 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 | −$7,750 | — | — |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 6 | 4.3 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | — | — |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 | −$3,250 | — | — |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 4.3 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | — | — |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 4.3 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 | −$7,750 | — | — |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 6 | 4.3 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 | −$7,750 | — | — |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 | −$3,250 | — | — |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 4.3 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 | −$7,750 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1986 GMC Safari?
According to EPA data, the 1986 GMC Safari is rated at 17–22 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1986 GMC Safari have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1986 GMC Safari use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1986 GMC Safari?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,050 to $3,950.
How much will the 1986 GMC Safari cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1986 GMC Safari 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$7,750 to −$3,250 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).