15 Trucks With the Best Gas Mileage

• Average price: Starting at $43,895
• Number of seats: Up to six passengers
• MPG (city and highway combined): 20
• Annual fuel cost: $2,700
• Total range: 480 miles
• Model: 2WD, 2.7L, 4 cylinder, regular gasoline

Tell your story your way with the Silverado Custom Trail Boss. Off-road adventures, road trips, city streets - this truck can handle it all. Navigate every journey in comfort with 10-way power seats, remote start, cruise control, and more. The rugged yet refined style pairs 20” black wheels and all-terrain tires with an EZ Lift tailgate. 

• Average price: Starting at $38,800
• Number of seats: Up to five passengers
• MPG (city and highway combined): 21
• Annual fuel cost: $3,250
• Total range: 410 miles
• Model: 3.5L, 6 cylinder, regular gasoline

The Honda Ridgeline, an adventure-ready midsize truck offering a remarkably smooth ride and spacious cabin. Under the sleek exterior lies a powerful 3.5L V6 engine, generating 280 hp and 262 lb.-ft. of torque. This robust engine pairs seamlessly with a 9-speed automatic transmission and standard AWD, delivering nimble acceleration and ample passing abilities. Impressively, the Ridgeline can tow an astounding 5,000 pounds courtesy of its integrated tow hitch and 7-pin connector. It also achieves excellent fuel economy - 18 MPG city and 24 MPG highway. 

• Average price: $51,000
• Number of seats: Up to five passengers
• MPG (city and highway combined): 22
• Annual fuel cost: $1,500
• Total range: 500 miles
• Model: i-FORCE Max hybrid

The top dog in the Tundra lineup is the available i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain, boasting an incredible 437 hp and 583 lb.-ft. of torque from its twin-turbo V6 and electric motor generator. This powerful hybrid system remarkably achieves up to 20 MPG city/24 highway/22 combined fuel economy, depending on model grade and drivetrain.

The ingenious i-FORCE MAX combines the V6 engine with a motor generator integrated within the 10-speed automatic transmission bell housing. This motor generator provides extra power through the transmission while also enabling EV driving, electric assist, and energy regeneration solely through the parallel hybrid components.

• Average price: Starting at $29,200
• Number of seats: Up to five passengers
• MPG (city and highway combined): 22
• Annual fuel cost: $2,450
• Total range: 471 miles
• Model: 2WD, 2.7L,4 cylinder, regular gasoline

The Chevrolet Colorado is a midsize truck that offers power, capability, and versatility. Available in extended or crew cab configurations with a choice of engines including a turbocharged 2.7L 4-cylinder, 3.6L V6, or 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel, the Colorado provides hauling and towing performance. Standard driver assistance features such as automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and forward collision alert add safety. The V6 gets a 20 MPG city/25 highway fuel economy.

• Average price: Starting at $38,775
• Number of seats: Up to five passengers
• MPG (city and highway combined): 24
• Annual fuel cost: $2,400
• Total range: N/A
• Model: 4WD, 3.0L, 6 cylinder, EcoDiesel

The Jeep Gladiator Diesel is truly one-of-a-kind with its removable top and rugged yet refined capabilities. Backed by RAM toughness, this truck offers the torquey efficiency of an available 3.0L turbo diesel V6. For $4,000 more, you can opt for the engine that maximizes mpg and muscle - up to 28 highway MPG and 442 ft.-lb. of torque. Going diesel has trade-offs, but the low-end power and fuel range make a compelling case. With this unique powertrain option, the Gladiator Diesel can work hard and play harder while taking you further on every tank.

• Average price: Starting at $64,413
• Number of seats: Up to six passengers
• MPG (city and highway combined): 25
• Annual fuel cost: N/A
• Total range: N/A
• Model: V-6 Turbo Hybrid 3.5L

The Ford 3.5L PowerBoost V6 stands alone as the only hybrid truck engine that can harness the combined muscle of gas and electric power. This class-exclusive hybrid powertrain charges ahead with a best-in-class 12,700 lbs. max towing capacity. Bolstered by 430 hp and 570 lb.-ft. torque, the PowerBoost V6 conquers challenges with seamless hybrid strength. Like an unstoppable army of one, this hybrid engine dominates with unmatched capability thanks to Ford's mastery of truck technology. The PowerBoost gives F-150 owners heavyweight performance with hybrid efficiency.

• Average price: $55,244
• Number of seats: Up to 6 seats
• MPG (city and highway combined): 26
• Annual fuel cost: $2,200
• Total range: 624 miles
• Model: 2WD, 3.0L, 6 cylinder, Turbo, diesel

The GMC Sierra 1500 Turbo-Diesel is a robust and versatile pickup truck famous for its exceptional performance and outstanding capabilities. The Sierra offers a range of engines, including two V-8 options with a 5.3L with 355 hp and a 6.2L with 420 horsepower. The Sierra 1500 Diesel with 4WD gets an estimated 15 MPG in the city and up to 20 MPG on the highway. But the turbo-diesel engine version excels with better fuel returns of 23 MPG in the city, 29 MPG on the highway, and 26 MPG combined.

Gas mileage is still a big deal for lots of truck buyers today and now you have a good overview of some of the most fuel-efficient trucks out there. Whether a normal gas engine, diesel, or fancy hybrid is more your style, there are options to get the job done without gulping too much fuel. 

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