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Chevrolet Sportvan

Chevrolet Sportvan
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The official data lists 10 versions of the Chevrolet Sportvan (1993–1995), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1993–1995
Markets
United States
Engines
4.3 L to 6.5 L
Fuels
Petrol, Diesel
Lowest consumption (United States)
14.7 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Chevrolet Sportvan?

The Chevrolet Sportvan was a full-size passenger van in the G-Van line. Its boxy shape and roomy cabin made it suited to carrying people and their luggage. Chevrolet offered it in G20 and G30 series, with Standard and Beauville trims. For 1995, Beauville included features such as power windows and door locks.

Which Sportvan generation is covered?

This Sportvan belongs to the third generation, known as the G-body, and covers 1993–1995. It was part of Chevrolet’s long-running G-Van range, which also included vans for commercial use. In 1995, Chevrolet listed engine and automatic transmission updates, along with two new exterior colours.

Engines and fuel consumption

In the United States, EPA listings cover petrol and diesel engines from 4.3 L to 6.5 L. The best combined rating is 16 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 14.7 L/100 km under the EPA procedure. Test procedures differ by market: Europe uses WLTP or NEDC, while Canada uses the 5-cycle procedure.

Where was the Sportvan sold?

The Sportvan versions described here are for the United States. The G-Van line served both passenger and commercial roles in the American market.

Questions and answers

What years does this Sportvan cover?

The third-generation G-body Sportvan covers 1993–1995.

What engines were available?

US EPA listings include petrol and diesel engines from 4.3 L to 6.5 L.

What is its best combined fuel economy?

Its best combined EPA rating is 16 MPG.

Sportvan third generation (1993–1995)

Chevrolet Sportvan third generation
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Model codes: G-body · Sold in: United States · References: gm.com, carsandracingstuff.com

United States 10 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1995(FFS), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1995(FFS), CLKUP5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1995(350 V8)5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1995(350 V8)5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1995(MPFI) (NO-CAT), CLKUP6.5 LDiesel4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA395 g/km
1993–1994(FFS), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1994(FFS), CLKUP5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1993–1994(350 V8) (FFS), CLKUP5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1994(MPFI) (NO-CAT), CLKUP6.5 LDiesel4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA395 g/km
1993(FFS), CLKUP5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.