1984 rankings · Small Pickups
Most Fuel-Efficient 1984 Small Pickups, Ranked
We ranked all 23 EPA-rated 1984 small pickups by what they cost to fuel. The Nissan Pickup leads at about $1,722 a year (27 MPG), while the Import Foreign Auto Sales Inc 1fas 410 is the most expensive to run at $2,447 (19 MPG). The median small pickup costs $1,982 a year to fuel.
Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.
Top 15
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 23 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nissan Pickup | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $1,722 |
| 2 | Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $1,788 |
| 3 | GMC S15 Pickup | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $1,788 |
| 4 | Isuzu Pickup Diesel | Diesel | 31 MPG | — | $1,790 |
| 5 | Chevrolet S10 Pickup Diesel | Diesel | 29 MPG | — | $1,914 |
| 6 | GMC S15 Pickup Diesel | Diesel | 29 MPG | — | $1,914 |
| 7 | Dodge Ram 50 Pickup | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 8 | Isuzu Pickup | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 9 | Mitsubishi Truck | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 10 | Ford Ranger | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 11 | Dodge Ram 50 Pickup Diesel | Diesel | 28 MPG | — | $1,982 |
| 12 | Mitsubishi Truck Diesel | Diesel | 28 MPG | — | $1,982 |
| 13 | Nissan Pickup Diesel | Diesel | 28 MPG | — | $1,982 |
| 14 | Mazda B Pickup | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 15 | Dodge Rampage Pickup | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 16 | Suzuki SJ 410 | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 17 | Ford Courier | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 18 | Ford Ranger Diesel | Diesel | 26 MPG | — | $2,135 |
| 19 | Mazda B Pickup Diesel | Diesel | 26 MPG | — | $2,135 |
| 20 | Jeep Scrambler Pickup | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 21 | Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Diesel | Diesel | 25 MPG | — | $2,220 |
| 22 | Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 23 | Import Foreign Auto Sales Inc 1fas 410 | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |