Minivan - 4WD — best and worst EPA fuel economy

11 nameplates carry the EPA classification “Minivan - 4WD”. Combined ratings run from 36 mpg for the Toyota Sienna down to 15 mpg. The class holds 338 configurations on record.

Full ranking

#	Vehicle	Best	Worst	Model years	Latest year	Cost a year at $3.50
1	Toyota Sienna	36	17	1998–2026	2026	$1,118
2	Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan	35	16	1991–2009	2009	$2,013
3	Chrysler Pacifica	22	17	2004–2027	2027	$1,830
4	Chrysler Town and Country/Voyager/Grand Voy.	21	17	2000–2008	2008	$2,118
5	Chrysler Town and Country	20	15	1988–2016	2016	$2,013
6	Chevrolet Venture	20	18	1997–2005	2005	$2,118
7	Oldsmobile Silhouette	20	18	1990–2004	2004	$2,013
8	Pontiac Montana	20	18	2000–2004	2004	$2,013
9	Buick Terraza	19	17	2005–2008	2008	$2,118
10	Chevrolet Uplander	19	17	2005–2008	2008	$2,118
11	Saturn Relay	19	17	2005–2007	2007	$2,118

What the class average means at the pump

The median best rating in this class is 20 mpg, which is 575 gallons over 11,500 miles — about $2,013 a year at $3.50 a gallon. Choosing the class leader at 36 mpg instead saves roughly $894 a year.

Midsize Cars — 483 nameplates, best 142 mpg.
Compact Cars — 498 nameplates, best 126 mpg.
Subcompact Cars — 461 nameplates, best 124 mpg.
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD — 317 nameplates, best 111 mpg.
Two Seaters — 263 nameplates, best 108 mpg.
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD — 311 nameplates, best 134 mpg.
Large Cars — 305 nameplates, best 146 mpg.
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD — 219 nameplates, best 91 mpg.
Minicompact Cars — 153 nameplates, best 116 mpg.
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD — 152 nameplates, best 134 mpg.