2009 rankings · Small Pickups
Most Fuel-Efficient 2009 Small Pickups, Ranked
We ranked all 7 EPA-rated 2009 small pickups by what they cost to fuel. The Ford Ranger leads at about $2,022 a year (23 MPG), while the GMC Canyon is the most expensive to run at $2,325 (20 MPG). The median small pickup costs $2,214 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 7
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 7 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Ranger | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 2 | Mazda B Pickup | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 3 | Toyota Tacoma | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 4 | Nissan Frontier | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 5 | Suzuki Equator | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 6 | Chevrolet Colorado | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 7 | GMC Canyon | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |