VPG MV-1 MPG by year — every rating on record
The VPG MV-1 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2011 to 2013. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (2011) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #2 of 3 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #4 of 5 (25th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #6 of 6 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | 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 placed highest in 2011 at #2 of 3, and lowest in 2013 at #6 of 6. It spent 1 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.6L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 581 | 3/10 |
| 2012 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.6L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.6L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
What MV-1 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2013 VPG MV-1 burns 767 to 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2013 model year is $4,150 to $4,150 a year in fuel, or $9,500 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 15 mpg the VPG MV-1 is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $854 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where VPG sits
VPG has too few nameplates on record for a make-level page of its own, so this nameplate stands alone here. Every make we cover →