Special Purpose Vehicles — best and worst EPA fuel economy

113 nameplates carry the EPA classification “Special Purpose Vehicles”. Combined ratings run from 43 mpg for the Toyota RAV4 down to 9 mpg. The class holds 4,167 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	Jeep Cherokee	37	15	1987–2026	2026	$1,088
3	Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan	35	16	1991–2009	2009	$2,013
4	Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager	35	16	1987–2000	2000	$2,013
5	Subaru Justy	34	26	1987–1994	1994	$1,342
6	Grumman Olson Kubvan	31	26	1984–1985	1985	$1,298
7	Subaru Sedan	30	20	1984–1985	1985	$1,342
8	Subaru Hatchback	29	22	1985–1989	1989	$1,610
9	Kia Sportage	28	17	1995–2027	2027	$1,438
10	Dodge Colt Wagon	28	23	1988–1990	1990	$1,491
11	Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer	26	15	1984–1989	1989	$2,118
12	Subaru Wagon	26	19	1984–1989	1989	$1,677
13	Geo Tracker Convertible	25	21	1989–1997	1997	$1,830
14	Suzuki Samurai	25	25	1986–1995	1995	$1,610
15	Suzuki Sidekick Hardtop	25	20	1989–1993	1993	$1,750
16	Chevrolet Blazer	25	12	1985–2026	2026	$1,610
17	Jeep Grand Cherokee	25	12	1993–2027	2027	$1,750
18	Isuzu Trooper	25	14	1984–2002	2002	$2,683
19	Subaru Loyale	25	20	1990–1993	1993	$1,610
20	Suzuki Samurai Soft-top	25	25	1990–1994	1994	$1,610
21	Plymouth Colt Vista	25	18	1984–1994	1994	$1,750
22	Subaru Brat	25	20	1984–1987	1987	$1,750
23	Subaru XT	25	19	1985–1991	1991	$1,610
24	Ford Bronco II	25	14	1984–1990	1990	$2,236
25	Dodge Colt Vista	25	19	1984–1991	1991	$1,830
26	Subaru Sedan/3 Door	25	20	1986–1989	1989	$1,610
27	Suzuki Samurai Convertible	25	25	1986–1989	1989	$1,610
28	Suzuki Samurai Hardtop	25	25	1987–1991	1991	$1,610
29	Ford Explorer	24	14	1991–2026	2026	$1,677
30	Suzuki Sidekick	24	21	1990–1993	1993	$1,750
31	Jeep Wrangler	24	14	1987–2020	2020	$1,750
32	Subaru Loyale Wagon	24	20	1990–1994	1994	$1,750
33	Suzuki Sidekick Soft-top	24	21	1990–1993	1993	$1,750
34	Chevrolet Tahoe	24	12	1995–2026	2026	$1,677
35	Land Rover Range Rover	24	12	1987–2022	2022	$2,236
36	Mitsubishi Space Wagon	24	19	1984–1991	1991	$2,013
37	Geo Tracker	24	21	1990–1991	1991	$1,750
38	Chevrolet Suburban	23	11	1987–2026	2026	$1,750
39	Chevrolet S10 Blazer	23	16	1984–1994	1994	$2,236
40	Nissan Pathfinder	23	14	1987–2026	2026	$1,750
41	Toyota 4Runner	23	13	1984–2026	2026	$1,830
42	Geo Tracker Van	23	21	1992–1997	1997	$1,830
43	GMC Yukon	23	12	1992–2026	2026	$1,750
44	Suzuki Sidekick 2Door	23	21	1994–1998	1998	$1,830
45	Land Rover Discovery	23	12	1994–2026	2026	$1,917
46	Nissan Stanza Wagon	23	18	1986–1988	1988	$1,917
47	GMC S15 Jimmy	23	16	1984–1990	1990	$2,236
48	Nissan Quest	22	17	1993–2017	2017	$1,830
49	Honda Passport	22	15	1994–2026	2026	$1,917
50	Suzuki Sidekick 4Door	22	21	1994–1998	1998	$1,830
51	Suzuki SJ 410V	22	21	1984–1985	1985	$1,917
52	Geo Tracker Convertible 4x4	22	21	1996–1997	1997	$1,830
53	Geo Tracker Van 4x4	22	21	1996–1997	1997	$1,830
54	Dodge Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan	21	16	1992–1995	1995	$2,013
55	Ford Bronco	21	10	1984–2026	2026	$2,013
56	Jeep CJ7	21	15	1984–1986	1986	$2,236
57	Suzuki Sidekick Sport	21	20	1996–1998	1998	$1,917
58	GMC T15 (S15) Jimmy	21	16	1984–1988	1988	$2,368
59	American Motors Corporation Eagle	21	16	1984–1987	1987	$2,368
60	Daihatsu Rocky	21	20	1990–1992	1992	$2,013
61	Nissan Axxess	21	18	1990–1992	1992	$1,917
62	Chrysler Town and Country	20	15	1988–2016	2016	$2,013
63	Isuzu Amigo	20	16	1989–2000	2000	$2,118
64	Isuzu Rodeo	20	14	1991–2004	2004	$2,236
65	Mazda MPV	20	16	1989–2006	2006	$2,236
66	Oldsmobile Silhouette	20	18	1990–2004	2004	$2,013
67	Land Rover Defender 110	20	10	1993–2026	2026	$2,013
68	Chevrolet Venture	20	18	1997–2005	2005	$2,118
69	Ford Expedition	20	12	1997–2027	2027	$2,236
70	Porsche Cayenne S	20	14	2003–2026	2026	$2,236
71	Ford Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis	20	14	1984–1986	1986	$2,236
72	Jeep Wagoneer	20	16	1990–2025	2025	$2,013
73	GMC Jimmy	19	12	1984–2004	2004	$2,516
74	Pontiac Trans Sport	19	17	1990–1998	1998	$2,118
75	Jeep Grand Wagoneer	19	11	1984–2026	2026	$2,118
76	Chevrolet Lumina Minivan	19	18	1994–1996	1996	$2,118
77	Land Rover Defender 90	19	13	1994–2026	2026	$2,118
78	Ford Windstar Van	19	17	1995–2001	2001	$2,236
79	Ford Windstar Wagon	19	17	1995–2003	2003	$2,236
80	Chevrolet Lumina/APV Minivan	18	17	1990–1993	1993	$2,236
81	Mercury Villager Van	18	17	1993–1998	1998	$2,236
82	Mercury Villager Wagon	18	17	1993–2002	2002	$2,368
83	GMC Suburban	18	11	1984–1999	1999	$2,875
84	Mazda Navajo	18	16	1991–1994	1994	$2,236
85	Mazda Navajo 4x4	18	15	1992–1994	1994	$2,368
86	Cadillac Commercial Chassis	18	16	1988–1993	1993	$2,516
87	Chevrolet Coachbuilder Wagon	18	17	1992–1994	1994	$2,236
88	Buick Coachbuilder Wagon	18	17	1990–1995	1995	$2,236
89	Mitsubishi Montero	17	14	1984–2006	2006	$2,683
90	Oldsmobile Bravada	17	15	1991–2004	2004	$2,516
91	Chevrolet Postal Cab Chassis	17	15	1991–1994	1994	$2,368
92	Mercury Mountaineer	17	14	1997–2010	2010	$2,368
93	Chevrolet Suburban K10	17	11	1984–2014	2014	$2,368
94	Porsche Cayenne Turbo	17	14	2003–2023	2023	$2,516
95	Chevrolet S10 Cab Chassis	17	13	1984–1991	1991	$2,368
96	GMC S15 Cab Chassis	17	13	1984–1988	1988	$2,875
97	GMC Jimmy V1500	17	12	1989–1991	1991	$2,368
98	Mazda MPV 4x4	16	15	1990–1998	1998	$2,683
99	Infiniti QX4	16	15	1997–2003	2003	$2,516
100	Dodge Raider	16	15	1987–1990	1990	$2,516
101	GMC Suburban V1500	16	12	1989–1991	1991	$2,516
102	Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon	15	11	1984–2021	2021	$2,875
103	Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis	15	11	1987–1995	1995	$2,683
104	Toyota Cab/Chassis	15	10	1986–1993	1993	$3,659
105	Acura SLX	15	14	1996–1999	1999	$2,683
106	Toyota Cab Chassis	15	14	1984–1985	1985	$2,683
107	Dodge Ramcharger	13	10	1992–1993	1993	$3,096
108	Land Rover Range Rover County LWB	13	12	1993–1995	1995	$3,354
109	Lexus LX 450	13	13	1996–1997	1997	$3,096
110	Land Rover Range Rover County	12	12	1993–1994	1994	$3,354
111	Dodge D250 Cab Chassis	12	10	1985–1993	1993	$3,354
112	Dodge AW100/AW150 Ramcharger	12	9	1984–1991	1991	$3,659
113	Laforza Automobile Inc Laforza	11	11	1989–1990	1990	$3,659

What the class average means at the pump

The median best rating in this class is 21 mpg, which is 548 gallons over 11,500 miles — about $1,917 a year at $3.50 a gallon. Choosing the class leader at 43 mpg instead saves roughly $981 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.