1989 rankings · Special Purpose Vehicles

Most Fuel-Efficient 1989 Special Purpose Vehicles, Ranked

We ranked all 39 EPA-rated 1989 special purpose vehicles by what they cost to fuel. The Geo Tracker leads at about $1,860 a year (25 MPG), while the Land Rover Range Rover is the most expensive to run at $4,938 (12 MPG). The median special purpose vehicle costs $2,906 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. 1Geo Tracker25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Suzuki Sidekick25 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van21 MPG $2,214
  6. 6Jeep Cherokee20 MPG $2,325
  7. 7Mitsubishi Space Wagon20 MPG $2,325
  8. 8Chevrolet Blazer19 MPG $2,447
  9. 9GMC Jimmy19 MPG $2,447
  10. 10Mazda MPV19 MPG $2,447
  11. 11Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer19 MPG $2,447
  12. 12Isuzu Amigo18 MPG $2,583
  13. 13Toyota 4Runner18 MPG $2,583
  14. 14Cadillac Commercial Chassis18 MPG $2,583
  15. 15Ford Bronco II18 MPG $2,583

All 39 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Geo Tracker Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
2Suzuki Samurai Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
3Suzuki Sidekick Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
4Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
5Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
6Jeep Cherokee Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
7Mitsubishi Space Wagon Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
8Chevrolet Blazer Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
9GMC Jimmy Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
10Mazda MPV Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
11Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
12Isuzu Amigo Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
13Toyota 4Runner Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
14Cadillac Commercial Chassis Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
15Ford Bronco II Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
16General Motors Coachbuilder Wagon Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
17Chrysler Town and Country Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
18Jeep Wrangler Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
19Chevrolet S10 Cab Chassis Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
20Nissan Pathfinder Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
21Mitsubishi Montero Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
22Dodge Raider Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
23Jeep Wagoneer Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
24Ford Bronco Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
25Isuzu Trooper Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
26Chevrolet Suburban Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
27Chevrolet Blazer Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
28GMC Suburban Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
29GMC Jimmy Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
30Chevrolet Suburban Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
31GMC Suburban Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
32Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
33Dodge Ramcharger Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
34Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 12 MPG — $3,875
35Toyota Cab Chassis Gas 12 MPG — $3,875
36Jeep Grand Wagoneer Gas 11 MPG — $4,227
37Laforza Automobile Inc Laforza Gas 11 MPG — $4,227
38Dodge D250 Cab Chassis Gas 10 MPG — $4,650
39Land Rover Range Rover Gas 12 MPG — $4,938

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