1991 rankings · Special Purpose Vehicles

Most Fuel-Efficient 1991 Special Purpose Vehicles, Ranked

We ranked all 45 EPA-rated 1991 special purpose vehicles by what they cost to fuel. The Subaru Loyale leads at about $1,860 a year (25 MPG), while the Land Rover Range Rover is the most expensive to run at $4,558 (13 MPG). The median special purpose vehicle costs $2,735 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 15

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Subaru Loyale25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Geo Tracker23 MPG $2,022
  4. 4Suzuki Sidekick23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Nissan Axxess21 MPG $2,214
  6. 6Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan20 MPG $2,325
  7. 7Mazda MPV20 MPG $2,325
  8. 8Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager20 MPG $2,325
  9. 9Daihatsu Rocky20 MPG $2,325
  10. 10Chevrolet Blazer18 MPG $2,583
  11. 11Chevrolet Lumina/APV Minivan18 MPG $2,583
  12. 12Chrysler Town and Country18 MPG $2,583
  13. 13Jeep Cherokee18 MPG $2,583
  14. 14Ford Explorer18 MPG $2,583
  15. 15GMC Jimmy18 MPG $2,583

All 45 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Subaru Loyale Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
2Suzuki Samurai Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
3Geo Tracker Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
4Suzuki Sidekick Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
5Nissan Axxess Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
6Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
7Mazda MPV Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
8Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
9Daihatsu Rocky Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
10Chevrolet Blazer Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
11Chevrolet Lumina/APV Minivan Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
12Chrysler Town and Country Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
13Jeep Cherokee Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
14Ford Explorer Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
15GMC Jimmy Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
16Isuzu Amigo Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
17Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
18Oldsmobile Silhouette Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
19Toyota 4Runner Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
20Nissan Pathfinder Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
21Isuzu Rodeo Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
22Jeep Wrangler Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
23Oldsmobile Bravada Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
24Buick Coachbuilder Wagon Hybrid Hybrid 17 MPG — $2,735
25Chevrolet S10 Cab Chassis Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
26Mazda Navajo Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
27Isuzu Trooper Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
28Mitsubishi Montero Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
29Chevrolet Postal Cab Chassis Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
30Chevrolet Suburban Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
31Chevrolet Blazer Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
32GMC Suburban Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
33GMC Jimmy Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
34Ford Bronco Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
35Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
36Chevrolet Suburban Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
37Dodge Ramcharger Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
38GMC Suburban Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
39Cadillac Commercial Chassis Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
40Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 12 MPG — $3,875
41Wallace Environmental Wetl 300 Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
42Dodge D250 Cab Chassis Gas 11 MPG — $4,227
43Toyota Cab Chassis Gas 11 MPG — $4,227
44Jeep Grand Wagoneer Gas 11 MPG — $4,227
45Land Rover Range Rover Gas 13 MPG — $4,558

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