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Cost of Owning and Operation Automobiles, Vans, and Light Trucks - 2001
Cents Per Mile 1/
| Size | Cost 2/ | Characteristics 3/ |
|---|---|---|
| Subcompact | 32.2 | 4 cyclinder, Avg MPG = 32 |
| Compact | 42.3 | 4 cyclinder, Avg MPG = 23 |
| Intermediate | 46.9 | 6 cyclinder, Avg MPG = 20 |
| Full-Size Vehicle | 51.1 | 6 cyclinder, Avg MPG = 19 |
| Compact Pickup | 40.2 | 4 cyclinder, Avg MPG = 18 |
| Full-Size Pickup | 47.7 | 8 cyclinder, Avg MPG = 13 |
| Compact Utility | 45.6 | 4 cyclinder, Avg MPG = 15 |
| Intermediate Utility | 51.4 | 6 cyclinder, Avg MPG = 15 |
| Full-size Utility | 52.9 | 8 cyclinder, Avg MPG = 13 |
| Mini-Van | 50.7 | 6 cyclinder, Avg MPG = 17 |
| Full-Size Van | 52.0 | 6 cyclinder, Avg MPG = 13 |
1/ Total costs over 5 years, based on 70,000 miles.
2/ Includes depreciation, financing, insurance, registration fees, taxes, fuel maintenance, and repairs.
3/ Average MPG reflect city, excluding highway. Source: Federal Highway Administration estimates based on the 2001 editions of The Complete Car Cost Guide and Complete Small Truck Guide from Intellichoice, Inc., and sales figures from Automotive News.
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