2019 rankings · Special Purpose Vehicles

Most Fuel-Efficient 2019 Special Purpose Vehicles, Ranked

We ranked all 8 EPA-rated 2019 special purpose vehicles by what they cost to fuel. The Ford Transit Connect leads at about $1,788 a year (26 MPG), while the Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger is the most expensive to run at $2,821 (21 MPG). The median special purpose vehicle costs $2,315 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)
  1. 1Ford Transit Connect26 MPG $1,788
  2. 2Nissan NV200 Cargo Van25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Ram Promaster City24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo22 MPG $2,693
  6. 6Cadillac XTS Hearse17 MPG $2,735
  7. 7Cadillac XTS Limo17 MPG $2,735
  8. 8Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger21 MPG $2,821

All 8 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Ford Transit Connect Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
2Nissan NV200 Cargo Van Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
3Ram Promaster City Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
4Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
5Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
6Cadillac XTS Hearse Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
7Cadillac XTS Limo Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
8Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Gas 21 MPG — $2,821

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