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2000-2001 Oldsmobile Bravada MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 15–16 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 Oldsmobile Bravada at a glance
The 2000-2001 Oldsmobile Bravada covers 2 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 15–16 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $4,360 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Bravada 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD (15 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001. The best combined rating in the generation, 16 MPG, was reached in 2000.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 Oldsmobile Bravada by model year
What the 2001 Bravada 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$363
$4,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.27
Per 100 miles
$29.07
Five years
$21,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$520more a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 15 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $4,360, $280 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bravada 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Bravada 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada MPG
16 MPG · $4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bravada (Most efficient) | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Bravada 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD: $5,920 in California and $3,800 in Texas, a $2,120 difference.
- California $5,920
- Washington $5,490
- New York $4,360
- Florida $4,120
- Texas $3,800
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (2nd gen)
- 2002-2004 (3rd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Oldsmobile Bravada get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 Oldsmobile Bravada at 15–16 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2000 Bravada 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD, is rated 16 MPG (14 city, 18 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Oldsmobile Bravada?
The Bravada 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 16 MPG, in 2000. The lowest top rating, 15 MPG, was in 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Bravada 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,360 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,360 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada 100 miles?
About $29.07 per 100 miles for the Bravada 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Bravada 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD is rated 14 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Bravada 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,360 a year to fuel, $520 more than the class median of $3,840, and less than 2 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 200 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 15 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $4,360, $280 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2001 against 1 configuration for 2000. See the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada for that year.