Fact #293: November 10, 2003
Most Fuel-Efficient MY 2004 Light Trucks by Size Class
The U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released fuel economy data for model year 2004 cars and light trucks in the 2004 Fuel Economy Guide. Listed below are the most efficient light trucks in each size class. Fuel economy ratings are available for all light trucks under 8,500 lb gross vehicle weight. (Source: EPA/DOE Fuel Economy Web site).
| MPG | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| City | Hwy | ||
| Most Efficient Pickup Trucks | |||
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Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Manual(5), Regular |
24 | 29 |
| Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic(5), Regular |
22 | 26 | |
 |
Mazda B2300 2WD 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Manual(5), Regular |
24 | 29 |
| Mazda B2300 2WD 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic(5), Regular |
22 | 26 | |
| Most Efficient Sport Utility Vehicles | |||
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Toyota Rav4 2WD 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Manual(5), Regular |
24 | 30 |
| Toyota Rav4 2WD 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic(4), Regular |
24 | 29 | |
| Most Efficient Minivans | |||
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Chrysler Voyager/Town&Ctry 2WD 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic(4), Regular |
20 | 26 |
 |
Dodge Caravan 2WD 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic(4), Regular |
20 | 26 |
| Most Efficient Passenger Vans | |||
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Chevrolet Astro 2WD (passenger) 6 cyl, 4.3 L, Automatic(4), Regular |
16 | 20 |
 |
GMC Safari 2WD (passenger) 6 cyl, 4.3 L, Automatic(4), Regular |
16 | 20 |
| Most Efficient Cargo Vans | |||
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Chevrolet Astro 2WD 6 cyl, 4.3 L, Automatic(4), Regular |
16 | 21 |
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GMC Safari 2WD 6 cyl, 4.3 L, Automatic(4), Regular |
16 | 21 |
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