2015 rankings · Special Purpose Vehicles
Most Fuel-Efficient 2015 Special Purpose Vehicles, Ranked
We ranked all 8 EPA-rated 2015 special purpose vehicles by what they cost to fuel. The Ford Transit Connect leads at about $1,860 a year (25 MPG), while the Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1 is the most expensive to run at $2,906 (16 MPG). The median special purpose vehicle costs $1,938 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 8
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 8 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Transit Connect | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 2 | Nissan NV200 Cargo Van | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 3 | Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 4 | Ram Promaster City | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 5 | Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 6 | Cadillac XTS Hearse | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $2,735 |
| 7 | Cadillac XTS Limo | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $2,735 |
| 8 | Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1 | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |