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)
  1. 1Subaru Justy33 MPG $1,409
  2. 2Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Chevrolet Blazer22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4GMC Jimmy22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Jeep Cherokee21 MPG $2,214
  6. 6Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager21 MPG $2,214
  7. 7Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer21 MPG $2,214
  8. 8Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van21 MPG $2,214
  9. 9Toyota 4Runner19 MPG $2,447
  10. 10Ford Bronco II19 MPG $2,447
  11. 11Jeep Wrangler17 MPG $2,735
  12. 12Cadillac Commercial Chassis17 MPG $2,735
  13. 13Grumman Allied Industries LLV17 MPG $2,735
  14. 14Nissan Pathfinder16 MPG $2,906
  15. 15Mitsubishi Montero16 MPG $2,906

All 34 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Subaru Justy Gas 33 MPG — $1,409
2Suzuki Samurai Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
3Chevrolet Blazer Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
4GMC Jimmy Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
5Jeep Cherokee Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
6Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
7Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
8Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
9Toyota 4Runner Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
10Ford Bronco II Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
11Jeep Wrangler Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
12Cadillac Commercial Chassis Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
13Grumman Allied Industries LLV Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
14Nissan Pathfinder Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
15Mitsubishi Montero Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
16Dodge Raider Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
17Eagle Wagon Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
18Ford Bronco Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
19Isuzu Trooper Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
20Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
21Chevrolet Suburban Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
22Chevrolet Blazer Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
23GMC Suburban Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
24GMC Jimmy Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
25Dodge Ramcharger Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
26Toyota Cab Chassis Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
27Chevrolet S10 Cab Chassis Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
28GMC S15 Cab Chassis Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
29Chevrolet Suburban Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
30GMC Suburban Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
31Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 12 MPG — $3,875
32Dodge D250 Cab Chassis Gas 11 MPG — $4,227
33Jeep Grand Wagoneer Gas 11 MPG — $4,227
34Land Rover Range Rover Gas 13 MPG — $4,558

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