When looking for vehicles, some consumers aren’t in the market for cars that sip fuel. They want something big, luxurious, and powerful — and that could mean making no inquiries about the miles per gallon.
It’s not that they’re overjoyed their vehicles spend lots of time at the fuel station. However, these consumers are realistic and understand that some cars, trucks, and SUVs are gas-guzzlers.
Sometimes a Gas-Guzzler Is What You Want
Whether you need something for off-roading adventures, appreciate bigger vehicles that let you feel like the king or queen of the road, or want something with a crazy-fast 0-60-mph time, here are 15 of the biggest gas-guzzlers on the market today.
2023 Toyota Tundra
The 2023 Toyota Tundra is a strong truck with the reliability expected from Toyota. If you go with the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine, which offers 389 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, you can expect 18 to 20 mpg in the city and 23 to 24 mpg on the highway.
While not the worst fuel efficiency for a truck that can tow up to 12,000 pounds and accommodate 1,940 pounds in the truck bed, it’s still a thirsty beast.
2024 Ford F150
The 2024 Ford F150 is a popular full-size pickup truck with strong towing capabilities and many engine options. But the 5.0-liter V8, which produces 400 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque, is the thirstiest. It’s rated for 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
2023 Nissan Armada
A full-size SUV with off-roading cred and a spacious interior, the 2023 Nissan Armada is a beast of a vehicle. Its 5.6-liter V8 produces 400 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode.
If you get the 4WD drivetrain, expect 13 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
If you want an SUV with good off-road capability and modern tech, one option is the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. There are three engine possibilities. The 5.7-liter HEMI V8, available on higher trims, produces 357 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque.
It also has an 8-speed automatic transmission, a 4WD drivetrain, and can tow as much as 7,200 pounds. With the V8, you can expect 14 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.
2024 Dodge Durango
The 2024 Dodge Durango is one thirsty midsize SUV — especially if you select the 6.4-liter HEMI V8. While producing 475 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, the Dodge Durango with the 6.4-liter engine under the hood is good for 13 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway.
2022 GMC Canyon
With a 3.6-liter V8, the 2022 GMC Canyon achieves 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway with the AWD drivetrain. The engine produces 308 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque, and the SUV has an 8-speed automatic transmission. Buying one with the 2.5-liter I4 or the 2.8-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel I4 can get you better gas mileage.
2024 Infiniti QX 80
Another gas-guzzler on the list is the 2024 Infiniti QX 80. The 5.6-liter V8 generates 400 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque and offers plenty of power. But the SUV is a thirsty son of a gun. When fitted with an AWD drivetrain, the 2024 Infiniti QX 80 gets 13 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway.
2023 Ram 1500 TRX
If you need a 4WD pickup truck with off-road cred, tons of power, and exceptional towing and payload capabilities, the 2023 Ram 1500 TRX is one option. Under the hood is a 6.2-liter Supercharged HEMI V8 producing 702 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque.
The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and the truck gets about 10 mpg in the city and 14 mpg on the highway.
2024 Chevrolet Suburban
The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban should be on your shortlist if you need a full-size SUV.
While the 3.0-liter turbo-diesel gets pretty good mileage for a truck — 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg in the highway with the RWD drivetrain — the 6.2-liter V8 only gets 14 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway with the 4WD drivetrain. The V8 produces 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque and has a 10-speed automatic transmission.
2023 Chevrolet Camaro
If you think only big trucks and SUVs can be gas-guzzlers, think again. An example is the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro. While it has many engine options, the 6.2-liter Supercharged V8 (ZL1) is especially thirsty, particularly in the city.
It has 650 hp, 650 lb-ft of torque, a 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission, and can do 0-60 mph in around 3.5 seconds. It gets 13 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway.
2024 Ford Mustang
An iconic American sports car, the 2024 Ford Mustang continues the tradition of classic styling and performance that driving enthusiasts love. That said, the 5.2-liter Supercharged V8, which has 500 hp and 481 lb-ft of torque, gets 13 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway.
2024 Dodge Charger
Getting the 2024 Dodge Charger with the 6.2-liter Supercharged HEMI V8 will make driving in the city costly. It’s rated for 12 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway, so the cost to fuel the thirsty sports car will be more reasonable if you do mostly highway driving.
The 6.2-liter Supercharged HEMI V8 under the hood generates 717 hp or 797 hp depending on the type, has 650 lb-ft of torque, and can do 0-60 mph in around 3.6 seconds.
2023 Ford F-150 Raptor
The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor is the popular off-road variant of Ford’s F-150 truck. Known as a high-performance pickup suited for off-roading, the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor gets 15 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway from its 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6. The engine generates 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
2023 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport
The 2023 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport is the kind of hypercar that makes vehicle enthusiasts go nuts. But the fuel mileage will make them want to weep. The vehicle has an 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine under the hood that generates a whopping 1,600 hp and 1,180 lb-ft. Paired with the engine is a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.
Among other things, it has a top speed of around 273 mph and can do 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds. The fuel economy is atrocious, however, with 9 mpg for city driving and 14 mpg for highway driving.
2024 Bentley Continental GTC
When looking for a convertible combining performance with luxurious craftsmanship, one option is the 2024 Bentley Continental GTC. If you choose the 6.0-liter W12 engine, you’ll get 650 hp, 664 lb-ft of torque, a top speed of about 207 mph, and a 0-60 mph time of around 4 seconds.
As for fuel economy, the 2024 Bentley Continental GTC gets 12 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway.
People Sure Love Their Gas-Guzzlers
While the vehicles need a lot of fuel, that’s not a deterrent to some car buyers. Depending on the kind of vehicles you like, poor fuel economy might be part of the package. That said, most motorists will probably want to admire these 15 vehicles from afar.
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