When it comes to trucks, the numbers most buyers are looking for are payload and towing capacity, followed by truck bed depth, width and length. Fuel capacity is often neglected, but it is also important, especially when you’re buying your next truck on a budget. Depending on its size and the engine that sits under the hood, a truck can achieve all sorts of different mileage figures. As heavy duty trucks often don’t get full scrutiny from the EPA, their fuel mileage will not be shown on our list. So, we’ve browsed through the North American market in search for the most and the least fuel efficient trucks, and we’ve made a list of 17 trucks, sorted from gas savers to gas guzzlers.

30. Volkswagen Amarok (29city/31hwy)

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With nearly 100 years of history behind them, and currently holding a spot as one of the most prolific vehicle manufacturers in the world, the Volkswagen Amarok carries a very impressive pedigree. FFuel consumption on this vehicle is around 29 mpg in city and 31 mpg on highway.With power to spare and the technology to handle some of the worst conditions you can imagine the Amarok is an absolute monster and the dominant pick up in Europe.

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