Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2002 GMCYukon 1500 4WD

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · 5.3 L 8-cyl

14MPGcombined

12city

16highway

A year of fuel$4,800

CO₂ from the tailpipe634.8 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 2,900 GMC cars

Combined MPG 14 MPGbest 32 · avg 17

Annual fuel cost $4,800best $900 · avg $4,328

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2002 GMC Yukon 1500 4WD is a gasoline SUV with a 5.3 L 8-cylinder engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. It is classified as a 4WD sport utility vehicle and lists 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. The entry also identifies its alternative fuel type as FFV. Fuel economy is 12 MPG in the city, 16 MPG on the highway and 14 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $4,800, while tailpipe CO2 emissions are 634.79 g per mile. As part of GMC’s Yukon family, this configuration gives buyers the key drivetrain, engine and fuel-use details for considering a full-size SUV. The combined rating and annual cost are particularly useful for assessing expected fuel spending.

Who it is for

This may suit buyers considering an SUV with a 5.3 L eight-cylinder engine and four-wheel or all-wheel drive. The 14 MPG combined rating and $4,800 annual fuel cost are central running-cost considerations.

What is good

5.3 L 8-cylinder engine.
4-wheel or all-wheel drive listed.
16 MPG highway rating.
4-speed automatic transmission.

What to know first

12 MPG city rating.
14 MPG combined rating.
Annual fuel cost is $4,800.
Tailpipe CO2 is 634.79 g per mile.

Verdict

The Yukon 1500 4WD combines an eight-cylinder engine with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its listed 14 MPG combined economy and $4,800 annual fuel cost are important ownership figures.