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1. 2008 Chevy Colorado Pickup Trucks
Chevy gave the Colorado a power boost in 2008 by adding two new engines. Fuel economy ratings went down somewhat, but the decline had more to do with the new testing system than it did the new engine choices.More »
2. 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 Trucks
Silverado and Sierra half ton trucks share a good percentage of features, so you'd expect that fuel mileage estimates are about the same. They are, with just a few exceptions.More »
3. 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Trucks
All Dodge Ram 1500 trucks run on regular gas and some are E85 compatible. The lowest mileage estimate for 2008 is 9-mpg city and 12-mpg highway for trucks running on E85. The highest is 16/19 for the 2WD 6-cylinder Rams. Other Ram ratings fall between those numbers.More »
4. 2008 Ford F-150 Pickup Trucks
It isn't surprising that performance-oriented versions of the F-150 are rated to get significantly lower miles per gallon than trucks in Ford's remaining lineup. You'll find 2WD trucks at the top -- six cylinder and eight -- and a dip when you crossover to the 4WDs.More »
5. 2008 Ford Ranger Pickup Trucks
The Ford Ranger truck tops the EPA's light truck fuel economy ratings list (along with its relative, the Mazda B2300). The higher mileage Ranger might not have all of the other features you're looking for, but if fuel savings is your goal, it's worth a look.More »
6. 2008 GMC Canyon Pickup Trucks
GMC's Canyon is a whole lot like a Colorado with a different skin. Expect to see similar EPA fuel economy ratings for both trucks.More »
7. 2008 GMC Sierra Pickup Trucks
With gas where it is, it's difficult to look at all those teen ratings in full-size truck fuel economy estimates. The Sierra isn't alone -- but let's hope the 2009 hybrid's gas usage projections take a healthy jump upwards.More »
8. 2008 Toyota Tacoma Pickup Trucks
You can buy a basic 4-cylinder 2WD Tacoma truck that gets pretty good gas mileage. Go for either more options or a 4WD truck and you'll find that the mileage estimates drop dramatically -- something that's not unusual for any vehicle.More »
9. 2008 Toyota Tundra Trucks
Toyota's newest generation Tundra is a workhorse, but its fuel economy ratings are slightly lower than comparable pickups.More »
10. 2008 Honda Ridgeline Pickup Trucks
There's not a lot to say about the Ridgeline's fuel economy ratings. The facts are short and sweet and I have plenty of room to put them here:4WD, 3.5L, 6-cyl, 5-speed automatic: 15 city | 20 highway
The Ridgeline uses regular gas.More »