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Trucks vs. Fuel Economy

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2005 Most- and Least-Fuel-Efficient Trucks, SUVS, & Vans

Most Efficient Pickup Trucks
Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD (2.3L I-4, 5M, 24/29)
Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD (2.3L I-4, 5A, 22/26)
Mazda B2300 2WD (2.3L I-4, 5M, 24/29)
Mazda B2300 2WD (2.3L I-4, 5M, 22/26

Most Efficient Sport/Utility Vehicles
Ford Escape HEV 2WD (2.3L I-4, CVT, 36/31)
Toyota RAV4 2WD (2.4L I-4, 5M, 24/30)

Most Efficient Minivan
Honda Odyssey (3.5L V-6, 5A, 20/28)

Most Efficient Passenger Vans
Chevrolet Astro 2WD (4.3L V-6, 4A, 16/21)
GMC Safari 2WD (4.3L V-6, 4A, 16/21)

Least Efficient Pickup Truck
Dodge Ram SRT-10 (8.3L V-10, 4A, 9/12)

Least Efficient Sport/Utility Vehicle
Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG (5.4L V-8, 5A, 12/14)

Least Efficient Minivan
Kia Sedona (3.5L V-6, 5A, 16/22)

Least Efficient Passenger Van
Ford E-150 Club Wagon (5.4L V-8, 4A, 13/17)
Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy

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