2017 rankings · Special Purpose Vehicles

Most Fuel-Efficient 2017 Special Purpose Vehicles, Ranked

We ranked all 9 EPA-rated 2017 special purpose vehicles by what they cost to fuel. The Nissan NV200 Cargo Van leads at about $1,860 a year (25 MPG), while the Cadillac XTS Limo is the most expensive to run at $2,735 (17 MPG). The median special purpose vehicle costs $2,022 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 9

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Nissan NV200 Cargo Van25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Ram Promaster City24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Ford Transit Connect23 MPG $2,022
  6. 6Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger22 MPG $2,693
  7. 7Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo22 MPG $2,693
  8. 8Cadillac XTS Hearse17 MPG $2,735
  9. 9Cadillac XTS Limo17 MPG $2,735

All 9 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Nissan NV200 Cargo Van Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
2Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
3Ram Promaster City Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
4Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
5Ford Transit Connect Flex-fuel 23 MPG — $2,022
6Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
7Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
8Cadillac XTS Hearse Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
9Cadillac XTS Limo Gas 17 MPG — $2,735

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