Isuzu i-290 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Isuzu i-290 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2007 to 2008. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2007) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Pickup Trucks 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #7 of 28 (78th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2008 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #7 of 12 (45th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Isuzu i-290 placed highest in 2007 at #7 of 28, and lowest in 2007 at #7 of 28. It spent 1 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.9L 4-cyl | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.9L 4-cyl | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2007 | 2.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.9L 4-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2007 | 2.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.9L 4-cyl | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
What i-290 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2008 Isuzu i-290 burns 575 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2008 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Across the 57 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, the median best combined rating is 20 mpg. At 20 mpg the Isuzu i-290 is exactly at the median.
- All Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Isuzu nameplates
Every Isuzu model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.