2009 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2009 Pickup Trucks

2009 pickups ranked by what they cost to fuel, including electric trucks.

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. 1Ford Ranger23 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Mazda B Pickup23 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Toyota Tacoma22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4GMC Sierra Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Nissan Frontier21 MPG $2,214
  6. 6Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
  7. 7Suzuki Equator21 MPG $2,214
  8. 8Chevrolet Colorado20 MPG $2,325
  9. 9GMC Canyon20 MPG $2,325
  10. 10Dodge Dakota Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  11. 11Mitsubishi Raider Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  12. 12Ford F15017 MPG $2,735
  13. 13GMC Sierra17 MPG $2,735
  14. 14Ford Explorer17 MPG $2,735
  15. 15Chevrolet Silverado17 MPG $2,735

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Ford Ranger Small PickupGas 23 MPG — $2,022
2Mazda B Pickup Small PickupGas 23 MPG — $2,022
3Toyota Tacoma Small PickupGas 22 MPG — $2,114
4GMC Sierra Hybrid Full-Size PickupHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
5Nissan Frontier Small PickupGas 21 MPG — $2,214
6Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid Full-Size PickupHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
7Suzuki Equator Small PickupGas 21 MPG — $2,214
8Chevrolet Colorado Small PickupGas 20 MPG — $2,325
9GMC Canyon Small PickupGas 20 MPG — $2,325
10Dodge Dakota Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 18 MPG — $2,583
11Mitsubishi Raider Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 18 MPG — $2,583
12Ford F150 Full-Size PickupGas 17 MPG — $2,735
13GMC Sierra Full-Size PickupGas 17 MPG — $2,735
14Ford Explorer Full-Size PickupGas 17 MPG — $2,735
15Chevrolet Silverado Full-Size PickupGas 17 MPG — $2,735
16Honda Ridgeline Full-Size PickupGas 17 MPG — $2,735
17Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 16 MPG — $2,906
18Toyota Tundra Full-Size PickupGas 16 MPG — $2,906
19Hummer H3T Full-Size PickupGas 16 MPG — $2,906
20Nissan Titan Full-Size PickupGas 15 MPG — $3,100

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