2023 rankings · Small Pickups

Most Fuel-Efficient 2023 Small Pickups, Ranked

We ranked all 5 EPA-rated 2023 small pickups by what they cost to fuel. The Ford Maverick Hybrid leads at about $1,257 a year (37 MPG), while the GMC Canyon is the most expensive to run at $2,325 (20 MPG). The median small pickup costs $2,114 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 1 hybrid or plug-in model.

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)
  1. 1Ford Maverick Hybrid37 MPG $1,257
  2. 2Ford Maverick25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Chevrolet Colorado22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Toyota Tacoma21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5GMC Canyon20 MPG $2,325

All 5 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Ford Maverick Hybrid Hybrid 37 MPG — $1,257
2Ford Maverick Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
3Chevrolet Colorado Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
4Toyota Tacoma Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
5GMC Canyon Gas 20 MPG — $2,325

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