1997 fuel economy rankings
The best and worst 1997 vehicles by fuel economy, range and running cost, overall and class by class.
Cheapest 1997 Vehicles to FuelEvery 1997 model ranked by estimated annual fuel cost: gas, hybrid, plug-in and electric.#1: Geo Metro · 40 MPG
Most Fuel-Efficient 1997 Cars1997 sedans, hatchbacks, coupes and wagons (not plug-in) with the best combined MPG.#1: Geo Metro · 40 MPG
Most Fuel-Efficient 1997 Pickup Trucks1997 pickups ranked by what they cost to fuel, including electric trucks.#1: Chevrolet S10 Pickup · 23 MPG
Least Fuel-Efficient 1997 VehiclesThe thirstiest 1997 models by annual fuel cost.#1: Vector Avtech SC / M12 · 9 MPG
By class
Most efficient 1997 Subcompact Cars41 models ranked#1: Geo Metro
Most efficient 1997 Compact Cars36 models ranked#1: Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel
Most efficient 1997 Midsize Cars39 models ranked#1: Volkswagen Passat Diesel
Most efficient 1997 Large Cars20 models ranked#1: Toyota Avalon
Most efficient 1997 Two-Seaters11 models ranked#1: Honda Del Sol
Most efficient 1997 Full-Size Pickups15 models ranked#1: Ford Ranger
Most efficient 1997 Vans19 models ranked#1: Chevrolet Astro Cargo
Most efficient 1997 Special Purpose Vehicles44 models ranked#1: Toyota RAV4