1988 rankings · Special Purpose Vehicles
Most Fuel-Efficient 1988 Special Purpose Vehicles, Ranked
We ranked all 34 EPA-rated 1988 special purpose vehicles by what they cost to fuel. The Subaru Justy leads at about $1,409 a year (33 MPG), while the Land Rover Range Rover is the most expensive to run at $4,558 (13 MPG). The median special purpose vehicle costs $3,003 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 34 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subaru Justy | Gas | 33 MPG | — | $1,409 |
| 2 | Suzuki Samurai | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 3 | Chevrolet Blazer | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 4 | GMC Jimmy | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 5 | Jeep Cherokee | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 6 | Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 7 | Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 8 | Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 9 | Toyota 4Runner | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 10 | Ford Bronco II | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 11 | Jeep Wrangler | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $2,735 |
| 12 | Cadillac Commercial Chassis | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $2,735 |
| 13 | Grumman Allied Industries LLV | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $2,735 |
| 14 | Nissan Pathfinder | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |
| 15 | Mitsubishi Montero | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |
| 16 | Dodge Raider | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |
| 17 | Eagle Wagon | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |
| 18 | Ford Bronco | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 19 | Isuzu Trooper | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 20 | Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 21 | Chevrolet Suburban Diesel | Diesel | 17 MPG | — | $3,265 |
| 22 | Chevrolet Blazer Diesel | Diesel | 17 MPG | — | $3,265 |
| 23 | GMC Suburban Diesel | Diesel | 17 MPG | — | $3,265 |
| 24 | GMC Jimmy Diesel | Diesel | 17 MPG | — | $3,265 |
| 25 | Dodge Ramcharger | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 26 | Toyota Cab Chassis | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 27 | Chevrolet S10 Cab Chassis | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 28 | GMC S15 Cab Chassis | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 29 | Chevrolet Suburban | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $3,577 |
| 30 | GMC Suburban | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $3,577 |
| 31 | Toyota Land Cruiser | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $3,875 |
| 32 | Dodge D250 Cab Chassis | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $4,227 |
| 33 | Jeep Grand Wagoneer | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $4,227 |
| 34 | Land Rover Range Rover | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |