1984 rankings · Special Purpose Vehicles

Most Fuel-Efficient 1984 Special Purpose Vehicles, Ranked

We ranked all 39 EPA-rated 1984 special purpose vehicles by what they cost to fuel. The Subaru Sedan leads at about $1,603 a year (29 MPG), while the Dodge D250 Pickup Cab Chassis is the most expensive to run at $4,650 (10 MPG). The median special purpose vehicle costs $3,083 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 4 hybrid or plug-in models.

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)
  1. 1Subaru Sedan29 MPG $1,603
  2. 2Grumman Olson Kubvan31 MPG $1,790
  3. 3Subaru Wagon25 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Subaru Brat24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Chevrolet Blazer23 MPG $2,022
  6. 6GMC Jimmy23 MPG $2,022
  7. 7Dodge Caravan/Ram Van22 MPG $2,114
  8. 8Plymouth Voyager22 MPG $2,114
  9. 9Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer21 MPG $2,214
  10. 10American Motors Corporation Eagle21 MPG $2,214
  11. 11Jeep CJ21 MPG $2,214
  12. 12Isuzu Trooper18 MPG $2,583
  13. 13Ford Bronco II18 MPG $2,583
  14. 14Chevrolet S10 Utility Body18 MPG $2,583
  15. 15GMC S15 Utility Body18 MPG $2,583

All 39 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Subaru Sedan Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
2Grumman Olson Kubvan Diesel 31 MPG — $1,790
3Subaru Wagon Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
4Subaru Brat Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
5Chevrolet Blazer Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
6GMC Jimmy Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
7Dodge Caravan/Ram Van Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
8Plymouth Voyager Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
9Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
10American Motors Corporation Eagle Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
11Jeep CJ Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
12Isuzu Trooper Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
13Ford Bronco II Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
14Chevrolet S10 Utility Body Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
15GMC S15 Utility Body Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
16Toyota 4Runner Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
17Mitsubishi Montero Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
18AM General DJ Po Vehicle Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
19Jeep Grand Wagoneer Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
20Chevrolet Suburban Diesel Diesel 18 MPG — $3,083
21Chevrolet Blazer Diesel Diesel 18 MPG — $3,083
22GMC Suburban Diesel Diesel 18 MPG — $3,083
23GMC Jimmy Diesel Diesel 18 MPG — $3,083
24Ford Bronco Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
25Toyota Cab Chassis Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
26Chevrolet S10 Cab Chassis Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
27GMC S15 Cab Chassis Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
28Chevrolet Blazer Hybrid Hybrid 14 MPG — $3,321
29GMC Jimmy Hybrid Hybrid 14 MPG — $3,321
30Chevrolet Suburban Hybrid Hybrid 13 MPG — $3,577
31Chevrolet Suburban Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
32GMC Suburban Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
33GMC Suburban Hybrid Hybrid 13 MPG — $3,577
34AM General FJ8c Post Office Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
35Dodge Ramcharger Gas 12 MPG — $3,875
36Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 11 MPG — $4,227
37S and S Coach Company E.p. Dutton Funeral Coach Gas 10 MPG — $4,650
38Superior Coaches Div E.p. Dutton Funeral Coach Gas 10 MPG — $4,650
39Dodge D250 Pickup Cab Chassis Gas 10 MPG — $4,650

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