1996 rankings · Small Pickups
Most Fuel-Efficient 1996 Small Pickups, Ranked
We ranked all 5 EPA-rated 1996 small pickups by what they cost to fuel. The Chevrolet S10 Pickup leads at about $2,022 a year (23 MPG), while the Mitsubishi Truck is the most expensive to run at $2,325 (20 MPG). The median small pickup costs $2,022 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 5
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 5 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet S10 Pickup | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 2 | GMC Sonoma | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 3 | Isuzu Hombre Pickup | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 4 | Nissan Truck | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 5 | Mitsubishi Truck | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |