Against 284 other V6 cars rated 1992–1994, the S-10 Blazer sits right on their 18.6 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1984, the 2L 4-cyl (1984), does 23 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4.3L 6-cyl (1990–1994), 17.8: $487 a year apart.
Every Chevrolet S-10 Blazer engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 20 / 27 | 1984–1984 | $1,670 | |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 19.3 / 25.5 | 1985–1988 | $1,761 | |
| 2.8L 6-cyl | 16.2 / 22.5 | 1984–1989 | $2,076 | |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 15.4 / 21.6 | 1990–1994 | $2,157 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1994) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other V6 cars, 1992–1994 | +$68 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,353 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer gives up 7 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 15 in the city, $815 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1994) | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the S-10 Blazer changed over the years
The S-10 Blazer peaked in 1984 at 21 mpg (18.5 city, 25.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1992 at 17 — 4 mpg apart, or $430 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1994 car does 18.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1993 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1992 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 1991 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1990 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1989 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1988 | 17.5 / 24.5 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 1987 | 17 / 23 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 1986 | 17.5 / 22.5 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 1985 | 18 / 24.5 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 1984 | 18.5 / 25.5 | 2 | $1,829 |
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How we count
This page rests on 16 EPA ratings of the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer — 4 engines across 1984–1994. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,353. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer get?
18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the S-10 Blazer has averaged 19.4 mpg.
Is the 1994 S-10 Blazer more efficient than the 1993?
About the same: 18 against 18 mpg combined.
Which S-10 Blazer year has the best gas mileage?
The 1984, at 21 mpg combined (18.5 city, 25.5 highway).
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