1990 rankings
Most Fuel-Efficient 1990 Pickup Trucks
1990 pickups ranked by what they cost to fuel, including electric trucks.
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)Full list
| # | Model | Class | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Ranger | Small Pickup | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 2 | Toyota Truck/T100 | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 3 | Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Small Pickup | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 4 | Mazda B Pickup | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 5 | GMC S15 Pickup | Small Pickup | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 6 | Nissan Hardbody | Small Pickup | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 7 | Dodge Dakota Pickup | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 8 | Jeep Comanche Pickup | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 9 | Isuzu Pickup | Small Pickup | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 10 | Dodge Ram 50 Pickup | Small Pickup | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 11 | Mitsubishi Truck | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 12 | Chevrolet C1500 Pickup | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 13 | GMC Sierra | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 14 | Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 15 | Chevrolet C2500 Pickup | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 16 | GMC C2500 Sierra | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 17 | Dodge D100/D150 Pickup | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |
| 18 | Ford F150 | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |
| 19 | Chevrolet K1500 Pickup | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |
| 20 | Chevrolet K2500 Pickup | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |
| 21 | GMC K2500 Sierra | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |
| 22 | Chevrolet C1500 Pickup Diesel | Full-Size Pickup | Diesel | 18 MPG | — | $3,083 |
| 23 | GMC Sierra Diesel | Full-Size Pickup | Diesel | 18 MPG | — | $3,083 |
| 24 | Ford F250 | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 25 | Chevrolet C2500 Pickup Diesel | Full-Size Pickup | Diesel | 17 MPG | — | $3,265 |
| 26 | GMC C2500 Sierra Diesel | Full-Size Pickup | Diesel | 17 MPG | — | $3,265 |
| 27 | Dodge D250 Pickup | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 28 | Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel | Full-Size Pickup | Diesel | 16 MPG | — | $3,469 |
| 29 | Chevrolet K2500 Pickup Diesel | Full-Size Pickup | Diesel | 16 MPG | — | $3,469 |
| 30 | GMC K2500 Sierra Diesel | Full-Size Pickup | Diesel | 16 MPG | — | $3,469 |