1989 rankings · Small Pickups
Most Fuel-Efficient 1989 Small Pickups, Ranked
We ranked all 10 EPA-rated 1989 small pickups by what they cost to fuel. The Dodge Ram 50 Pickup leads at about $2,022 a year (23 MPG), while the Ford Courier is the most expensive to run at $2,325 (20 MPG). The median small pickup costs $2,164 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 10
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 10 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodge Ram 50 Pickup | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 2 | Mitsubishi Truck | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 3 | Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 4 | Ford Ranger | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 5 | GMC S15 Pickup | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 6 | Nissan Truck | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 7 | Toyota Truck/T100 | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 8 | Isuzu Pickup | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 9 | Mazda B Pickup | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 10 | Ford Courier | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |