Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD — best and worst EPA fuel economy

93 nameplates carry the EPA classification “Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD”. Combined ratings run from 43 mpg for the Toyota RAV4 down to 10 mpg. The class holds 3,568 configurations on record.

Full ranking

#	Vehicle	Best	Worst	Model years	Latest year	Cost a year at $3.50
1	Toyota RAV4	43	21	1996–2026	2026	$936
2	Honda CR-V	40	20	1997–2026	2026	$1,006
3	Jeep Cherokee	37	15	1987–2026	2026	$1,088
4	Toyota Sienna	36	17	1998–2026	2026	$1,118
5	Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan	35	16	1991–2009	2009	$2,013
6	Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager	35	16	1987–2000	2000	$2,013
7	Grumman Olson Kubvan	31	26	1984–1985	1985	$1,298
8	Mercedes-Benz GLA250	29	27	2015–2026	2026	$1,388
9	Kia Sportage	28	17	1995–2027	2027	$1,438
10	Mercedes-Benz GLB250	28	26	2020–2026	2026	$1,438
11	Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer	26	15	1984–1989	1989	$2,118
12	Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB	26	22	2014–2023	2023	$1,548
13	Chevrolet Blazer	25	12	1985–2026	2026	$1,610
14	Jeep Grand Cherokee	25	12	1993–2027	2027	$1,750
15	Ford Bronco II	25	14	1984–1990	1990	$2,236
16	Ford Transit Connect Van	25	22	2012–2023	2023	$1,610
17	Ford Transit Connect Wagon	25	22	2012–2018	2018	$1,830
18	Nissan NV200 Cargo Van	25	24	2013–2021	2021	$1,610
19	Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van	25	25	2015–2018	2018	$1,610
20	Geo Tracker Convertible	25	21	1989–1997	1997	$1,830
21	Chevrolet Tahoe	24	12	1995–2026	2026	$1,677
22	Chevrolet Tracker Convertible	24	21	1998–2003	2003	$1,830
23	Ford Explorer	24	14	1991–2026	2026	$1,677
24	Ram Promaster City	24	24	2015–2022	2022	$1,677
25	Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi	24	24	2015–2019	2019	$1,677
26	Suzuki Sidekick	24	21	1990–1993	1993	$1,750
27	Chevrolet S10 Blazer	23	16	1984–1994	1994	$2,236
28	Dodge Caravan/Ram Van	23	17	1984–1986	1986	$1,830
29	GMC S15 Jimmy	23	16	1984–1990	1990	$2,236
30	Chevrolet Suburban	23	11	1987–2026	2026	$1,750
31	GMC Yukon	23	12	1992–2026	2026	$1,750
32	Nissan Pathfinder	23	14	1987–2026	2026	$1,750
33	Suzuki Sidekick 2Door	23	21	1994–1998	1998	$1,830
34	Toyota 4Runner	23	13	1984–2026	2026	$1,830
35	Toyota RAV4 Soft Top	23	21	1998–2000	2000	$1,750
36	Ford Transit Connect	23	22	2010–2011	2011	$1,830
37	Lincoln MKT Livery	23	18	2013–2019	2019	$2,236
38	Plymouth Voyager	22	17	1984–1986	1986	$1,917
39	Chevrolet Tracker Hardtop	22	17	1998–2004	2004	$2,236
40	Honda Passport	22	15	1994–2026	2026	$1,917
41	Nissan Quest	22	17	1993–2017	2017	$1,830
42	Suzuki Sidekick 4Door	22	21	1994–1998	1998	$1,830
43	Mercedes-Benz Metris (Passenger Van)	22	19	2016–2023	2023	$2,118
44	Mercedes-Benz Metris (Cargo Van)	22	20	2016–2023	2023	$2,013
45	Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van	22	17	1987–1990	1990	$1,830
46	Mercedes-Benz Metris (Cargo Van, LWB)	22	20	2018–2023	2023	$2,013
47	Ford Transit Connect USPS	22	22	2019–2022	2022	$1,830
48	Mercedes-Benz Metris (US Postal Long)	22	21	2022–2023	2023	$1,917
49	Mitsubishi Montero Sport	21	15	1997–2004	2004	$2,368
50	Mitsubishi Nativa	21	17	1998–2000	2000	$2,013
51	Suzuki Sidekick Sport	21	20	1996–1998	1998	$1,917
52	Dodge Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan	21	16	1992–1995	1995	$2,013
53	Cadillac XT5 Hearse	21	21	2021–2024	2024	$1,917
54	Nissan Axxess	21	18	1990–1992	1992	$1,917
55	Ford Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis	20	14	1984–1986	1986	$2,236
56	Chevrolet Venture	20	18	1997–2005	2005	$2,118
57	Chrysler Town and Country	20	15	1988–2016	2016	$2,013
58	Ford Expedition	20	12	1997–2027	2027	$2,236
59	Isuzu Amigo	20	16	1989–2000	2000	$2,118
60	Isuzu Rodeo	20	14	1991–2004	2004	$2,236
61	Mazda MPV	20	16	1989–2006	2006	$2,236
62	Oldsmobile Silhouette	20	18	1990–2004	2004	$2,013
63	Ford Windstar Van	19	17	1995–2001	2001	$2,236
64	Ford Windstar Wagon	19	17	1995–2003	2003	$2,236
65	GMC Jimmy	19	12	1984–2004	2004	$2,516
66	Lincoln Navigator	19	12	1998–2027	2027	$2,236
67	Pontiac Trans Sport	19	17	1990–1998	1998	$2,118
68	Chevrolet Suburban C10	18	12	1984–2014	2014	$2,368
69	GMC Suburban	18	11	1984–1999	1999	$2,875
70	Mercury Villager Van	18	17	1993–1998	1998	$2,236
71	Mercury Villager Wagon	18	17	1993–2002	2002	$2,368
72	GMC Sierra C15 Cab Chassis	18	17	2015–2018	2018	$2,368
73	Ford Ranger Incomplete	18	18	2019–2021	2021	$2,236
74	Cadillac Commercial Chassis	18	16	1988–1993	1993	$2,516
75	Chevrolet Lumina/APV Minivan	18	17	1990–1993	1993	$2,236
76	Buick Coachbuilder Wagon	18	17	1990–1995	1995	$2,236
77	Chevrolet S10 Cab Chassis	17	13	1984–1991	1991	$2,368
78	GMC S15 Cab Chassis	17	13	1984–1988	1988	$2,875
79	Mercury Mountaineer	17	14	1997–2010	2010	$2,368
80	Cadillac XTS Hearse	17	17	2013–2019	2019	$2,368
81	Cadillac XTS Limo	17	17	2013–2019	2019	$2,368
82	Chevrolet Silverado Cab Chassis	17	14	2020–2026	2026	$2,516
83	GMC Sierra Cab Chassis	17	14	2020–2026	2026	$2,516
84	Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1	16	15	2014–2016	2016	$2,516
85	GMC Canyon Cab Chassis	16	15	2015–2019	2019	$2,683
86	Toyota Cab Chassis	15	14	1984–1985	1985	$2,683
87	Toyota Cab/Chassis	15	10	1986–1993	1993	$3,659
88	VPG MV-1	15	15	2011–2013	2013	$2,683
89	Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis	15	11	1987–1995	1995	$2,683
90	Dodge AD100/AD150 Ramcharger	14	11	1984–1991	1991	$3,096
91	Nissan Truck Cab Chassis	14	11	1985–1989	1989	$3,096
92	VPG MV-1 CNG	13	13	2011–2012	2012	$3,096
93	Dodge D250 Cab Chassis	12	10	1985–1993	1993	$3,354

What the class average means at the pump

The median best rating in this class is 22 mpg, which is 523 gallons over 11,500 miles — about $1,830 a year at $3.50 a gallon. Choosing the class leader at 43 mpg instead saves roughly $893 a year.

Midsize Cars — 483 nameplates, best 142 mpg.
Compact Cars — 498 nameplates, best 126 mpg.
Subcompact Cars — 461 nameplates, best 124 mpg.
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD — 317 nameplates, best 111 mpg.
Two Seaters — 263 nameplates, best 108 mpg.
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD — 311 nameplates, best 134 mpg.
Large Cars — 305 nameplates, best 146 mpg.
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD — 219 nameplates, best 91 mpg.
Minicompact Cars — 153 nameplates, best 116 mpg.
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD — 152 nameplates, best 134 mpg.