1998 rankings · Small Pickups

Most Fuel-Efficient 1998 Small Pickups, Ranked

We ranked all 5 EPA-rated 1998 small pickups by what they cost to fuel. The Chevrolet S10 Pickup EV leads at about $1,674 a year (55 MPGe), while the Toyota Tacoma is the most expensive to run at $2,214 (21 MPG). The median small pickup costs $2,114 a year to fuel. The class includes 1 electric and 0 hybrid or plug-in model.

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)
  1. 1Chevrolet S10 Pickup EV55 MPGe $1,674
  2. 2Chevrolet S10 Pickup22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3GMC Sonoma22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Isuzu Hombre Pickup22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Toyota Tacoma21 MPG $2,214

All 5 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Chevrolet S10 Pickup EV Electric 55 MPGe 72 mi $1,674
2Chevrolet S10 Pickup Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
3GMC Sonoma Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
4Isuzu Hombre Pickup Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
5Toyota Tacoma Gas 21 MPG — $2,214

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