1993 rankings · Special Purpose Vehicles

Most Fuel-Efficient 1993 Special Purpose Vehicles, Ranked

We ranked all 45 EPA-rated 1993 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 Defender is the most expensive to run at $5,925 (10 MPG). The median special purpose vehicle costs $2,735 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. 1Subaru Loyale25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Geo Tracker23 MPG $2,022
  4. 4Suzuki Sidekick23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Dodge Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan21 MPG $2,214
  6. 6Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan21 MPG $2,214
  7. 7Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager21 MPG $2,214
  8. 8Jeep Cherokee19 MPG $2,447
  9. 9Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan CNG17 MPGe $2,559
  10. 10Chevrolet Blazer18 MPG $2,583
  11. 11Chevrolet Lumina/APV Minivan18 MPG $2,583
  12. 12Nissan Quest18 MPG $2,583
  13. 13Chrysler Town and Country18 MPG $2,583
  14. 14Ford Explorer18 MPG $2,583
  15. 15Mercury Villager18 MPG $2,583

All 45 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
5Dodge Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
6Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
7Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
8Jeep Cherokee Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
9Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan CNG Natural gas 17 MPGe — $2,559
10Chevrolet Blazer Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
11Chevrolet Lumina/APV Minivan Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
12Nissan Quest Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
13Chrysler Town and Country Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
14Ford Explorer Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
15Mercury Villager Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
16GMC Jimmy Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
17Mazda MPV Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
18Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
19Oldsmobile Silhouette Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
20Toyota 4Runner Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
21Mazda Navajo Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
22Isuzu Amigo Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
23Isuzu Rodeo Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
24Jeep Wrangler Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
25Chevrolet Coachbuilder Wagon Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
26Buick Coachbuilder Wagon Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
27Nissan Pathfinder Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
28Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
29Isuzu Trooper Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
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
40Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 12 MPG — $3,875
41Dodge D250 Cab Chassis Gas 12 MPG — $3,875
42Toyota Cab Chassis Gas 11 MPG — $4,227
43PAS Pas-Typhoon Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
44Land Rover Range Rover Gas 12 MPG — $4,938
45Land Rover Defender Gas 10 MPG — $5,925

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