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Our analysis of the small trucks with the best gas mileage ranks them based on the highest mpg and most fuel-efficient drivetrain for each vehicle.
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The Ford Maverick pickup non-hybrid/electric is the most fuel-efficient small truck with an EPA rating of 37 MPG. The second-ranked Hyundai SANTA CRUZ pickup non-hybrid/electric also earns 23 MPG. When two or more vehicles have the same MPG rating they are then ranked by their overall quality score, as shown below. iSeeCars has ranked 2 small trucks based on fuel efficiency. This ranking is based on each model's highest-rated combined MPG figure to determine the best gas mileage small trucks.
The average fuel efficiency for a small truck is 30 MPG, and 1 models earn that figure or better for their highest-rated combined MPG model. A small truck with less than 30 combined MPG is below the segment average and may not be a good model for consumers seeking to reduce or manage their fuel consumption.
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Which small truck achieves the best gas mileage?
- Ford Maverick
- Hyundai SANTA CRUZ
The Ford Maverick pickup non-hybrid/electric is the most fuel-efficient small truck with an EPA rating of 37 MPG. The second-ranked Hyundai SANTA CRUZ pickup non-hybrid/electric also earns 23 MPG. When two or more vehicles have the same MPG rating they are then ranked by their overall quality score, as shown below. iSeeCars has ranked 2 small trucks based on fuel efficiency. This ranking is based on each model's highest-rated combined MPG figure to determine the best gas mileage small trucks.
The average fuel efficiency for a small truck is 30 MPG, and 1 models earn that figure or better for their highest-rated combined MPG model. A small truck with less than 30 combined MPG is below the segment average and may not be a good model for consumers seeking to reduce or manage their fuel consumption.
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1. Ford Maverick
#1 of 2 Best Off-road Small Trucks #1 of 2 Best Small Trucks for Tall People #1 of 2 Most Affordable Small Trucks
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Combined MPG Max 37 mpg
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association See how we rank these cars 
iSEECARS SCORE 
- Reliability Coming soon
- Value Retention 8.585213 / 10
- Safety 8.0 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) 23920 - 34960
USED PRICE 24879 - 37263
MPG 25 - 37 mpg
HORSEPOWER 191 - 250 HP
This vehicle is 0.208955223880597 more fuel efficient than the average small truck's 30.0 MPG.
The Ford Maverick's 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine and 1-speed automatic transmission is the most fuel efficient drivetrain for this model and achieves the following ratings:
- Combined MPG: 37
- Highway MPG: 33
- City MPG: 42
- Fuel tank capacity: 16.5 gallons
- Range: 610 miles
Vehicle Performance Factors:
- Horsepower: 191
- Curb Weight (lbs): 3525
- Power-to-Weight: 0.0541844 (Larger number is better)
The Ford Maverick also offers the following engines:
- 2.0 liter 4-cylinder - 25 combined MPG
- 2.0 liter 4-cylinder - 26 combined MPG
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2. Hyundai SANTA CRUZ
#1 of 2 Best Small Trucks for Towing #1 of 2 Small Trucks with the Most Horsepower #2 of 2 Best Off-road Small Trucks
- Combined MPG Max 23 mpg
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Hyundai SANTA CRUZ for Sale
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association See how we rank these cars iSEECARS SCORE
- Reliability Coming soon
- Value Retention 8.47312 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) 26900 - 41320
USED PRICE 24253 - 38115
MPG 22 - 23 mpg
HORSEPOWER 191 - 281 HP
This vehicle is 0.2641509433962264 less fuel efficient than the average small truck's 30.0 MPG.
The Hyundai SANTA CRUZ's 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine and 8-speed automatic transmission is the most fuel efficient drivetrain for this model and achieves the following ratings:
- Combined MPG: 23
- Highway MPG: 26
- City MPG: 22
- Fuel tank capacity: 17.7 gallons
- Range: 407 miles
Vehicle Performance Factors:
- Horsepower: 191
- Curb Weight (lbs): 3755
- Power-to-Weight: 0.0508655 (Larger number is better)
The Hyundai SANTA CRUZ also offers the following engines:
- 2.5 liter 4-cylinder - 22 combined MPG
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How We Rank These Cars
The iSeeCars "Best Gas Mileage" lists rank cars, trucks and SUVs based on the highest mpg and most fuel-efficient drivetrain for each vehicle.
Along with the Best Gas Mileage scores, the lists show additional iSeeCars scores because we believe other factors should be taken into account to find the best overall vehicle. If there is a tie in mpg between vehicles, we use the overall iSeeCars Score to break the tie.
The overall iSeeCars Score is an analysis of three factors: reliability, resale value and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
