1992 rankings · Special Purpose Vehicles

Most Fuel-Efficient 1992 Special Purpose Vehicles, Ranked

We ranked all 44 EPA-rated 1992 special purpose vehicles by what they cost to fuel. The Subaru Loyale 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 $2,735 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 2 hybrid or plug-in models.

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 Loyale25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Geo Tracker23 MPG $2,022
  4. 4Suzuki Sidekick23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Nissan Axxess21 MPG $2,214
  6. 6Dodge Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan20 MPG $2,325
  7. 7Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan20 MPG $2,325
  8. 8Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager20 MPG $2,325
  9. 9Daihatsu Rocky20 MPG $2,325
  10. 10Jeep Cherokee19 MPG $2,447
  11. 11Chevrolet Lumina/APV Minivan18 MPG $2,583
  12. 12Chrysler Town and Country18 MPG $2,583
  13. 13Isuzu Amigo18 MPG $2,583
  14. 14Mazda MPV18 MPG $2,583
  15. 15Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana18 MPG $2,583

All 44 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Subaru Loyale Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
2Suzuki Samurai Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
3Geo Tracker Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
4Suzuki Sidekick Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
5Nissan Axxess Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
6Dodge Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
7Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
8Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
9Daihatsu Rocky Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
10Jeep Cherokee Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
11Chevrolet Lumina/APV Minivan Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
12Chrysler Town and Country Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
13Isuzu Amigo Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
14Mazda MPV 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
18Chevrolet Coachbuilder Wagon Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
19Chevrolet Coachbuilder Wagon Hybrid Hybrid 18 MPG — $2,583
20Buick Coachbuilder Wagon Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
21Buick Coachbuilder Wagon Hybrid Hybrid 18 MPG — $2,583
22Chevrolet Blazer Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
23Ford Explorer Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
24GMC Jimmy Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
25Isuzu Rodeo Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
26Jeep Wrangler Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
27Mazda Navajo Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
28Nissan Pathfinder Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
29Isuzu Trooper Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
30Mitsubishi Montero Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
31Chevrolet Postal Cab Chassis Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
32Ford Bronco Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
33Chevrolet Suburban Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
34Dodge Ramcharger Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
35GMC Suburban Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
36GMC Yukon Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
37Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
38Oldsmobile Bravada Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
39Cadillac Commercial Chassis Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
40PAS Pas-Typhoon Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
41Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 11 MPG — $4,227
42Dodge D250 Cab Chassis Gas 11 MPG — $4,227
43Toyota Cab Chassis Gas 11 MPG — $4,227
44Land Rover Range Rover Gas 13 MPG — $4,558

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