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