1997 rankings · Special Purpose Vehicles
Most Fuel-Efficient 1997 Special Purpose Vehicles, Ranked
We ranked all 44 EPA-rated 1997 special purpose vehicles by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota RAV4 leads at about $2,022 a year (23 MPG), while the Land Rover Range Rover is the most expensive to run at $4,558 (13 MPG). The median special purpose vehicle costs $2,583 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)All 44 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota RAV4 | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 2 | Geo Tracker | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 3 | Suzuki Sidekick | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 4 | Honda CR-V | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 5 | Mitsubishi Montero Sport | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 6 | Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 7 | Jeep Cherokee | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 8 | Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 9 | Chevrolet Blazer | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 10 | GMC Jimmy | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 11 | Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 12 | Oldsmobile Silhouette | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 13 | Toyota 4Runner | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 14 | Kia Sportage | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 15 | Chevrolet Venture | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 16 | Nissan Quest | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 17 | Chrysler Town and Country | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 18 | Ford Explorer | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 19 | Mercury Villager | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 20 | Isuzu Rodeo | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 21 | Jeep Wrangler | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 22 | Honda Passport | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 23 | Ford Windstar | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 24 | Mazda MPV | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $2,735 |
| 25 | Nissan Pathfinder | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |
| 26 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |
| 27 | Mitsubishi Montero | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |
| 28 | Oldsmobile Bravada | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |
| 29 | GMC Yukon | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 30 | Isuzu Trooper | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 31 | Chevrolet Tahoe | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 32 | Acura SLX | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 33 | Ford Expedition | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 34 | Infiniti QX4 | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 35 | Chevrolet Suburban | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 36 | GMC Suburban | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 37 | Mercury Mountaineer | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 38 | Toyota Land Cruiser | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $3,577 |
| 39 | Lexus LX | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $3,577 |
| 40 | GMC Yukon Diesel | Diesel | 15 MPG | — | $3,700 |
| 41 | Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel | Diesel | 15 MPG | — | $3,700 |
| 42 | Land Rover Discovery | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $4,232 |
| 43 | Land Rover Defender | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |
| 44 | Land Rover Range Rover | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |