Fact #243: November 18, 2002
Fuel Economy Leaders for 2003 Model Year Light Trucks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy announced the 28th annual fuel economy estimates for 2003 passenger vehicles. The "Best in Class" for light trucks are shown in the table. (Source: EPA/DOE Fuel Economy Web site).
| 2003 Most Fuel Efficient Trucks, Vans, and SUVs (EPA Size Classes Ranked by City MPG) |
MPG | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| City | Hwy | ||
| Most Efficient Small Pickup Trucks | |||
 |
Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2WD 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Manual (5), Regular |
22 | 28 |
| Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2WD 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Automatic (4), Regular |
19 | 25 | |
 |
GMC Sonoma 2WD 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Manual (5), Regular |
22 | 28 |
| GMC Sonoma 2WD 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Automatic (4), Regular |
19 | 25 | |
| Most Efficient Standard Pickup Trucks | |||
 |
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 |
23 | 26 | |
| Most Efficient Standard Pickup Trucks | |||
 |
Mazda B2300 2WD 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Manual (5), Regular |
24 | 29 |
| Mazda B2300 2WD 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic (5), Regular |
23 | 26 | |
| Most Efficient Sport Utility Vehicles | |||
 |
Toyota Rav4 2WD 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual (5), Regular |
25 | 31 |
| Toyota Rav4 2WD 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (5), Regular |
24 | 29 | |
| Most Efficient Minivans | |||
 |
Chrysler Voyager/Town&Ctry 2WD 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (4), Regular |
21 | 27 |
 |
Dodge Caravan 2WD 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (4), Regular |
21 | 27 |
| Most Efficient Passenger Vans | |||
 |
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 | |||
 |
Chevrolet Astro 2WD 6 cyl, 4.3 L, Automatic (4), Regular |
17 | 23 |
 |
GMC Safari 2WD 6 cyl, 4.3 L, Automatic (4), Regular |
17 | 23 |
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