1997 rankings

Least Fuel-Efficient 1997 Vehicles

The thirstiest 1997 models by annual fuel cost.

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. 1Vector Avtech SC / M129 MPG $6,583
  2. 2Lamborghini Diablo10 MPG $5,925
  3. 3Ferrari Ferrari 45611 MPG $5,386
  4. 4Ferrari Ferrari F35511 MPG $5,386
  5. 5Rolls-Royce Park Ward11 MPG $5,386
  6. 6Rolls-Royce Brooklands/Turbo R12 MPG $4,938
  7. 7Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental12 MPG $4,938
  8. 8Rolls-Royce Azure12 MPG $4,938
  9. 9Rolls-Royce Limousine12 MPG $4,938
  10. 10Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine12 MPG $4,938
  11. 11Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn12 MPG $4,938
  12. 12Rolls-Royce Silver Spur12 MPG $4,938
  13. 13Land Rover Defender13 MPG $4,558
  14. 14Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558
  15. 15Land Rover Discovery14 MPG $4,232

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Vector Avtech SC / M12 Two-SeaterGas 9 MPG — $6,583
2Lamborghini Diablo Two-SeaterGas 10 MPG — $5,925
3Ferrari Ferrari 456 Subcompact CarGas 11 MPG — $5,386
4Ferrari Ferrari F355 Two-SeaterGas 11 MPG — $5,386
5Rolls-Royce Park Ward Large CarGas 11 MPG — $5,386
6Rolls-Royce Brooklands/Turbo R Midsize CarGas 12 MPG — $4,938
7Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental Subcompact CarGas 12 MPG — $4,938
8Rolls-Royce Azure Subcompact CarGas 12 MPG — $4,938
9Rolls-Royce Limousine Large CarGas 12 MPG — $4,938
10Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine Large CarGas 12 MPG — $4,938
11Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Midsize CarGas 12 MPG — $4,938
12Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Midsize CarGas 12 MPG — $4,938
13Land Rover Defender Special Purpose VehicleGas 13 MPG — $4,558
14Land Rover Range Rover Special Purpose VehicleGas 13 MPG — $4,558
15Land Rover Discovery Special Purpose VehicleGas 14 MPG — $4,232
16Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel Full-Size PickupDiesel 14 MPG — $3,964
17BMW 8 Series Subcompact CarGas 15 MPG — $3,950
18Aston Martin DB7 Subcompact CarGas 15 MPG — $3,950
19Dodge B3500 Wagon VanGas 12 MPG — $3,875
20Lotus Esprit Two-SeaterGas 16 MPG — $3,703
21GMC Sierra Diesel Full-Size PickupDiesel 15 MPG — $3,700
22Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel Full-Size PickupDiesel 15 MPG — $3,700
23GMC Yukon Diesel Special Purpose VehicleDiesel 15 MPG — $3,700
24Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel Special Purpose VehicleDiesel 15 MPG — $3,700
25Toyota Land Cruiser Special Purpose VehicleGas 13 MPG — $3,577
26Lexus LX Special Purpose VehicleGas 13 MPG — $3,577
27Ford E150 Club Wagon VanGas 14 MPG — $3,321
28Chevrolet Suburban Special Purpose VehicleGas 14 MPG — $3,321
29Ford E250 Econoline VanGas 14 MPG — $3,321
30Volkswagen Eurovan VanGas 14 MPG — $3,321

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