What is the best VPG MV-1 CNG for fuel economy?

The strongest year was 2011 at 13 mpg combined, against 13 mpg in 2011. That is a 0 mpg spread across the nameplate's history.

How much does a VPG MV-1 CNG cost to fuel each year?

At 11,500 miles a year the 2012 model uses between 885 and 885 gallons, or $3,096 to $3,096 at $3.50 a gallon.

What does the VPG MV-1 CNG emit?

EPA reports 540.7692307692307 to 540.7692307692307 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile for the 2012 model year, or about 6.2 to 6.2 tons over a year of driving.

VPG MV-1 CNG MPG by year — every rating on record

The VPG MV-1 CNG has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2011 to 2012. Across those years its best rated version returned 13 mpg (2011) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD.

13best combined mpg (2011)

13worst combined mpg (2011)

13latest year best (2012)

2configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model year	Configurations	Best combined	Worst combined	Class rank that year	Drivetrains	Fuel	EPA class
2011	1	13 mpg	13 mpg	#3 of 3 (0th pct)	Rear-Wheel Drive	CNG	Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
2012	1	13 mpg	13 mpg	#5 of 5 (0th pct)	Rear-Wheel Drive	CNG	Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The VPG MV-1 CNG placed highest in 2011 at #3 of 3, and lowest in 2012 at #5 of 5. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 2 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
2012	4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd CNG	CNG, CNG	11	16	13	884.6	0.1	$3,400	540.7692307692307	n/a
2011	4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd CNG	4.6L 8-cyl, CNG	11	16	13	884.6	0.1	$3,400	540.7692307692307	n/a

What MV-1 CNG fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2012 VPG MV-1 CNG burns 885 to 885 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	$2,654	$2,654	$0
$3.50/gal	$3,096	$3,096	$0
$4.00/gal	$3,538	$3,538	$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2012 model year is $3,400 to $3,400 a year in fuel, or $5,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

Across the 93 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 13 mpg the VPG MV-1 CNG is 9 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,267 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

All Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.

Where VPG sits

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