1986 rankings · Small Pickups
Most Fuel-Efficient 1986 Small Pickups, Ranked
We ranked all 16 EPA-rated 1986 small pickups by what they cost to fuel. The Isuzu Pickup Diesel leads at about $1,734 a year (32 MPG), while the Jeep Scrambler is the most expensive to run at $2,735 (17 MPG). The median small pickup costs $2,039 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 16 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isuzu Pickup Diesel | Diesel | 32 MPG | — | $1,734 |
| 2 | Toyota Truck/T100 | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $1,788 |
| 3 | Nissan Truck | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 4 | Isuzu Pickup | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 5 | Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 6 | Ford Ranger | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 7 | GMC S15 Pickup | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 8 | Subaru Brat | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 9 | Nissan Truck Diesel | Diesel | 27 MPG | — | $2,056 |
| 10 | Ford Ranger Diesel | Diesel | 27 MPG | — | $2,056 |
| 11 | Dodge Ram 50 Pickup | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 12 | Mitsubishi Truck | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 13 | Mazda B Pickup | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 14 | Ford Courier | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 15 | Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 16 | Jeep Scrambler | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $2,735 |