Best of the Worst

TYPE: Large SUV

MODEL: Ford Expedition

ENGINE: 4.6-liter V-8

TRANSMISSION: automatic

GREEN SCORE: 15

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TYPE: Medium SUV

MODEL: Toyota 4Runner

ENGINE: 2.7L inline-4

TRANSMISSION: auto

GREEN SCORE: 21

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MODEL: Jeep Cherokee

ENGINE: 4.0L V-6

ENGINE: manual

GREEN SCORE: 21

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TYPE: Small SUV

MODEL: Toyota RAV4

ENGINE: 2.0L I-4

TRANSMISSION: auto

GREEN SCORE: 28

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MODEL: Suzuki Vitara*

ENGINE: 1.6L I-4

TRANSMISSION: auto

GREEN SCORE: 28

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MODEL: Chevrolet Tracker*

ENGINE: 1.6L I-4

TRANSMISSION: manual

GREEN SCORE: 29

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TYPE: Large Pickup

MODEL: Ford F-150

ENGINE: 4.2L V-6

TRANSMISSION: auto or manual

GREEN SCORE: 18

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TYPE: Small Pickup

MODEL: Toyota Tacoma

ENGINE: 2.4L I-4

TRANSMISSION: auto

GREEN SCORE: 25

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MODEL: Toyota Tacoma

ENGINE: 2.4L I-4

TRANSMISSION: manual

GREEN SCORE: 26

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TYPE: Large Van

MODEL: Dodge B2500

ENGINE: 5.2L V-8

TRANSMISSION: auto

GREEN SCORE: 24

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TYPE: Minivan

MODEL: Chrysler Voyager**

ENGINE: 2.4L I-4

TRANSMISSION: 3-speed auto

GREEN SCORE: 22

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TYPE: Large Car

MODEL: Toyota Avalon

ENGINE: 3.0L V-6

TRANSMISSION: auto

GREEN SCORE: 26

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MODEL: Chevrolet Impala

ENGINE: 3.8L/3.3L V-6

TRANSMISSION: auto

GREEN SCORE: 26

* Same model sold under separate brand names.

** Formerly the Plymouth Voyager.

Source: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy