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Just an FYI. Those small rigs get the exact same MPGs in a smaller/weaker package. Might as well go full size and get the comfort and ability a full size offers.
I would say they get anywhere from 1 to 6 mpg better. It depends a lot what you are comparing.
My 98′ ranger with 4.0 v6 and 4×4 got 17.4 mpg average, over 19 mpg hwy, and under 14 mpg pulling 16′ small boat.
My 97′ chevy 1500 with 5.7 v8 gets 13.8 mpg average, maybe 14.8 hwy (this is winter gas though), and havent tried towing much yet.
I know my dads f150 with 4.6 v8 gets somewhere around 15-16 mpg.
I liked my ranger, towing power wasnt amazing, but for a small boat its fine.