1985 rankings
Least Fuel-Efficient 1985 Vehicles
The thirstiest 1985 models by annual fuel cost.
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)Full list
| # | Model | Class | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental | Subcompact Car | Gas | 8 MPG | — | $5,812 |
| 2 | Aston Martin Lagonda | Subcompact Car | Gas | 8 MPG | — | $5,812 |
| 3 | Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante | Subcompact Car | Gas | 8 MPG | — | $5,812 |
| 4 | Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine | Large Car | Gas | 8 MPG | — | $5,812 |
| 5 | Rolls-Royce Camargue | Compact Car | Gas | 8 MPG | — | $5,812 |
| 6 | Maserati Quattroporte | Midsize Car | Gas | 8 MPG | — | $5,812 |
| 7 | Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Spur/Mulsanne | Midsize Car | Gas | 9 MPG | — | $5,167 |
| 8 | Dodge B350 Wagon | Van | Gas | 10 MPG | — | $4,650 |
| 9 | Dodge D250 Cab Chassis | Special Purpose Vehicle | Gas | 10 MPG | — | $4,650 |
| 10 | Ferrari Testarossa | Two-Seater | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $4,227 |
| 11 | Toyota Land Cruiser | Special Purpose Vehicle | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $4,227 |
| 12 | Ferrari 308 | Two-Seater | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $4,227 |
| 13 | Jeep J-20 Pickup | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $4,227 |
| 14 | Ferrari Mondial | Subcompact Car | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $4,227 |
| 15 | Dodge W250 Pickup | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $3,875 |
| 16 | Chevrolet K20 Pickup | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $3,875 |
| 17 | AM General Post Office DJ8 | Special Purpose Vehicle | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $3,577 |
| 18 | Chevrolet Suburban | Special Purpose Vehicle | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $3,577 |
| 19 | Dodge B350 Van | Van | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $3,577 |
| 20 | Dodge Ramcharger | Special Purpose Vehicle | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $3,577 |
| 21 | GMC Suburban | Special Purpose Vehicle | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $3,577 |
| 22 | Jaguar XJS | Subcompact Car | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $3,577 |
| 23 | Chrysler Newport/Fifth Avenue | Midsize Car | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $3,485 |
| 24 | Dodge Diplomat | Midsize Car | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $3,485 |
| 25 | Plymouth Gran Fury | Midsize Car | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $3,485 |
| 26 | Mercedes-Benz 500 | Compact Car | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 27 | GMC Rally Hybrid | Van | Hybrid | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 28 | Chevrolet Suburban Hybrid | Special Purpose Vehicle | Hybrid | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 29 | Dodge W100/W150 Pickup | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 30 | Chevrolet Blazer Hybrid | Special Purpose Vehicle | Hybrid | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |