Most fuel-efficient pickup trucks of 2012
The 2012 Toyota Tacoma 2WD leads with 22 MPG combined (10.7 L/100 km). These are the top 12 pickup trucks of model year 2012, ranked by the EPA combined fuel economy, best version of each model.
| # | Vehicle | Powertrain | Transmission | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Tacoma 2WD | 2.7 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 21 / 25 / 22 | 10.7 |
| 2 | Chevrolet Colorado 2WD | 2.9 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 18 / 24 / 21 | 11.2 |
| 3 | Chevrolet Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD | 6.0 L 8-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 20 / 23 / 21 | 11.2 |
| 4 | GMC Canyon 2WD | 2.9 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 18 / 24 / 21 | 11.2 |
| 5 | GMC Sierra 15 Hybrid 2WD | 6.0 L 8-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 20 / 23 / 21 | 11.2 |
| 6 | Nissan Frontier 2WD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 19 / 23 / 21 | 11.2 |
| 7 | Suzuki Equator 2WD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 19 / 23 / 21 | 11.2 |
| 8 | Ford F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 3.7 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 17 / 23 / 19 | 12.4 |
| 9 | Toyota Tundra 2WD | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | 16 / 20 / 18 | 13.1 |
| 10 | Honda Ridgeline Truck 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 16 / 21 / 17 | 13.8 |
| 11 | Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD | 3.7 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 14 / 20 / 16 | 14.7 |
| 12 | Nissan Titan 2WD | 5.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 13 / 18 / 15 | 15.7 |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data for vehicles sold in the United States (U.S. gallons). Plug-in hybrids are ranked by their fuel economy when running on petrol only. Electric cars are ranked separately. Real-world results vary.