1st Place: 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
Combined EPA Fuel Economy: 19
Powertrain(s): 2.8 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT; 3.5 liter, 5 cyl., 4-AT
1st Place: 2006 GMC Canyon
Combined EPA Fuel Economy: 19
Powertrain(s): 2.8 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT; 3.5 liter, 5 cyl., 4-AT
1st Place: 2006 Isuzu i-350
Combined EPA Fuel Economy: 19
Powertrain(s): 3.5 liter, 5 cyl., 4-AT
1st Place: 2006 Toyota Tacoma
Combined EPA Fuel Economy: 19
Powertrain(s): 4.0 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT
The 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, 2006 GMC Canyon, and 2006 Isuzu i-350 are all at the top of the 4WD pickup class at 19 mpg because they are essentially the same vehicles with the same engines. Our pick, however, is the larger, more refined 2006 Toyota Tacoma which ties this trio. And if you don’t need real off-road capability, the 2006 Honda Ridgeline, in 2nd Place, is an outstanding alternative. Full-size truck buyers will want to examine the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and 2006 GMC Sierra if fuel economy is a strong consideration.
| Runners-Up |
Make and Model |
Combined MPG |
Powertrain |
| 2nd Place |
Ford Ranger |
18 |
3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Honda Ridgeline |
18 |
3.5 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| 3rd Place |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
17 |
4.8 liter, 8 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
17 |
5.3 liter, 8 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Dodge Dakota |
17 |
3.7 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Dodge Dakota |
17 |
4.7 liter, 8 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Ford Ranger |
17 |
4.0 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
GMC Sierra 1500 |
17 |
4.8 liter, 8 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
GMC Sierra 1500 |
17 |
5.3 liter, 8 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Mazda B4000 |
17 |
4.0 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Mitsubishi Raider |
17 |
3.7 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Mitsubishi Raider |
17 |
4.7 liter, 8 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Nissan Frontier |
17 |
4.0 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| 4th Place |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
16 |
4.3 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Dodge Ram 1500 |
16 |
5.7 liter, 8 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Ford F-150 |
16 |
4.6 liter, 8 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
GMC Sierra 1500 |
16 |
4.3 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Toyota Tundra |
16 |
4.7 liter, 8 cyl., 5-AT |
| 5th Place |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
15 |
6.0 liter, 8 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Dodge Ram 1500 |
15 |
4.7 liter, 8 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Ford F-150 |
15 |
5.4 liter, 8 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
GMC Sierra 1500 |
15 |
6.0 liter, 8 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
GMC Sierra Denali |
15 |
6.0 liter, 8 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Lincoln Mark LT |
15 |
5.4 liter, 8 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Nissan Titan |
15 |
5.6 liter, 8 cyl., 5-AT |
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