Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD — best and worst EPA fuel economy

69 nameplates carry the EPA classification “Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD”. Combined ratings run from 87 mpg for the Vinfast VF 8 Eco down to 9 mpg. The class holds 3,552 configurations on record.

Full ranking

#	Vehicle	Best	Worst	Model years	Latest year	Cost a year at $3.50
1	Vinfast VF 8 Eco	87	73	2023–2027	2027	$551
2	Vinfast VF 8 Plus	80	44	2023–2027	2027	$915
3	Vinfast VF 7 Plus	76	76	2025–2027	2027	$530
4	Vinfast VF 9 Plus	69	68	2024–2027	2027	$592
5	Toyota RAV4	43	21	1996–2026	2026	$936
6	Honda CR-V	40	20	1997–2026	2026	$1,006
7	Jeep Cherokee	37	15	1987–2026	2026	$1,088
8	Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan	35	16	1991–2009	2009	$2,013
9	Subaru Sedan	30	20	1984–1985	1985	$1,342
10	Subaru Forester	29	18	1998–2026	2026	$1,388
11	Kia Sportage	28	17	1995–2027	2027	$1,438
12	Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer	26	15	1984–1989	1989	$2,118
13	Subaru Wagon	26	19	1984–1989	1989	$1,677
14	Chevrolet Blazer	25	12	1985–2026	2026	$1,610
15	Dodge Colt Vista	25	19	1984–1991	1991	$1,830
16	Ford Bronco II	25	14	1984–1990	1990	$2,236
17	Isuzu Trooper	25	14	1984–2002	2002	$2,683
18	Jeep Grand Cherokee	25	12	1993–2027	2027	$1,750
19	Subaru Brat	25	20	1984–1987	1987	$1,750
20	Chevrolet Tahoe	24	12	1995–2026	2026	$1,677
21	Chevrolet Tracker Convertible	24	21	1998–2003	2003	$1,830
22	Ford Explorer	24	14	1991–2026	2026	$1,677
23	Jeep Wrangler	24	14	1987–2020	2020	$1,750
24	Land Rover Range Rover	24	12	1987–2022	2022	$2,236
25	GMC Yukon	23	12	1992–2026	2026	$1,750
26	Land Rover Discovery	23	12	1994–2026	2026	$1,917
27	Nissan Pathfinder	23	14	1987–2026	2026	$1,750
28	Suzuki Sidekick 2Door	23	21	1994–1998	1998	$1,830
29	Toyota 4Runner	23	13	1984–2026	2026	$1,830
30	Toyota RAV4 Soft Top	23	21	1998–2000	2000	$1,750
31	Lincoln MKT Livery	23	18	2013–2019	2019	$2,236
32	Chevrolet Tracker Hardtop	22	17	1998–2004	2004	$2,236
33	Honda Passport	22	15	1994–2026	2026	$1,917
34	Suzuki Sidekick 4Door	22	21	1994–1998	1998	$1,830
35	Suzuki SJ 410V	22	21	1984–1985	1985	$1,917
36	Ford Bronco	21	10	1984–2026	2026	$2,013
37	GMC T15 (S15) Jimmy	21	16	1984–1988	1988	$2,368
38	Dodge Durango	21	12	1998–2027	2027	$2,013
39	Mitsubishi Montero Sport	21	15	1997–2004	2004	$2,368
40	Mitsubishi Nativa	21	17	1998–2000	2000	$2,013
41	Suzuki Sidekick Sport	21	20	1996–1998	1998	$1,917
42	American Motors Corporation Eagle	21	16	1984–1987	1987	$2,368
43	Jeep CJ7	21	15	1984–1986	1986	$2,236
44	Cadillac XT5 Hearse	21	21	2021–2024	2024	$1,917
45	Chrysler Town and Country	20	15	1988–2016	2016	$2,013
46	Ford Expedition	20	12	1997–2027	2027	$2,236
47	Isuzu Amigo	20	16	1989–2000	2000	$2,118
48	Isuzu Rodeo	20	14	1991–2004	2004	$2,236
49	GMC Jimmy	19	12	1984–2004	2004	$2,516
50	Lincoln Navigator	19	12	1998–2027	2027	$2,236
51	Jeep Grand Wagoneer	19	11	1984–2026	2026	$2,118
52	GMC Suburban	18	11	1984–1999	1999	$2,875
53	GMC Sierra K15 Cab Chassis	18	17	2015–2018	2018	$2,368
54	Chevrolet Suburban K10	17	11	1984–2014	2014	$2,368
55	Mercedes-Benz ML320	17	15	1998–2003	2003	$2,683
56	Mercury Mountaineer	17	14	1997–2010	2010	$2,368
57	Mitsubishi Montero	17	14	1984–2006	2006	$2,683
58	Oldsmobile Bravada	17	15	1991–2004	2004	$2,516
59	Lincoln MKT Hearse	17	16	2011–2019	2019	$2,516
60	Chevrolet Silverado Cab Chassis	17	14	2020–2026	2026	$2,516
61	GMC Sierra Cab Chassis	17	14	2020–2026	2026	$2,516
62	Infiniti QX4	16	15	1997–2003	2003	$2,516
63	Mazda MPV 4x4	16	15	1990–1998	1998	$2,683
64	Lincoln MKT Limo	16	15	2017–2019	2019	$2,683
65	Acura SLX	15	14	1996–1999	1999	$2,683
66	Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon	15	11	1984–2021	2021	$2,875
67	Isuzu Vehicross	15	15	1999–2001	2001	$2,683
68	Lexus LX 470	13	13	1998–2007	2007	$3,096
69	Dodge AW100/AW150 Ramcharger	12	9	1984–1991	1991	$3,659

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 87 mpg instead saves roughly $1,367 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.