1990 rankings · Special Purpose Vehicles

Most Fuel-Efficient 1990 Special Purpose Vehicles, Ranked

We ranked all 42 EPA-rated 1990 special purpose vehicles by what they cost to fuel. The Suzuki Samurai leads at about $1,860 a year (25 MPG), while the Land Rover Range Rover is the most expensive to run at $4,558 (13 MPG). The median special purpose vehicle costs $2,821 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. 1Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Geo Tracker24 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Suzuki Sidekick24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van22 MPG $2,114
  6. 6Nissan Axxess21 MPG $2,214
  7. 7Daihatsu Rocky21 MPG $2,214
  8. 8Jeep Cherokee20 MPG $2,325
  9. 9Mazda MPV19 MPG $2,447
  10. 10Chevrolet Blazer18 MPG $2,583
  11. 11Chevrolet Lumina/APV Minivan18 MPG $2,583
  12. 12Chrysler Town and Country18 MPG $2,583
  13. 13GMC Jimmy18 MPG $2,583
  14. 14Isuzu Amigo18 MPG $2,583
  15. 15Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana18 MPG $2,583

All 42 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Suzuki Samurai Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
2Geo Tracker Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
3Suzuki Sidekick Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
4Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
5Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
6Nissan Axxess Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
7Daihatsu Rocky Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
8Jeep Cherokee Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
9Mazda MPV Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
10Chevrolet Blazer Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
11Chevrolet Lumina/APV Minivan Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
12Chrysler Town and Country Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
13GMC Jimmy Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
14Isuzu Amigo Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
15Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
16Oldsmobile Silhouette Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
17Toyota 4Runner Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
18Buick Coachbuilder Wagon Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
19Ford Bronco II Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
20Jeep Wrangler Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
21Chevrolet S10 Cab Chassis Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
22Nissan Pathfinder Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
23Mitsubishi Montero Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
24Dodge Raider Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
25Jeep Wagoneer Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
26Isuzu Trooper Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
27Chevrolet Suburban Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
28Chevrolet Blazer Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
29GMC Suburban Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
30GMC Jimmy Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
31Chevrolet Suburban Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
32GMC Suburban Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
33Ford Bronco Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
34Dodge Ramcharger Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
35Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
36Cadillac Commercial Chassis Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
37Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 12 MPG — $3,875
38Dodge D250 Cab Chassis Gas 11 MPG — $4,227
39Toyota Cab Chassis Gas 11 MPG — $4,227
40Jeep Grand Wagoneer Gas 11 MPG — $4,227
41Laforza Automobile Inc Laforza Gas 11 MPG — $4,227
42Land Rover Range Rover Gas 13 MPG — $4,558

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