2020 rankings · Small Pickups
Most Fuel-Efficient 2020 Small Pickups, Ranked
We ranked all 5 EPA-rated 2020 small pickups by what they cost to fuel. The Chevrolet Colorado leads at about $2,114 a year (22 MPG), while the GMC Canyon Diesel is the most expensive to run at $2,413 (23 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 5
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 5 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Colorado | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 2 | GMC Canyon | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 3 | Toyota Tacoma | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 4 | Chevrolet Colorado Diesel | Diesel | 23 MPG | — | $2,413 |
| 5 | GMC Canyon Diesel | Diesel | 23 MPG | — | $2,413 |