Vans — best and worst EPA fuel economy

45 nameplates carry the EPA classification “Vans”. Combined ratings run from 24 mpg for the Ford Aerostar Van down to 9 mpg. The class holds 1,391 configurations on record.

Full ranking

#	Vehicle	Best	Worst	Model years	Latest year	Cost a year at $3.50
1	Ford Aerostar Van	24	16	1986–1997	1997	$2,368
2	GMC Safari (passenger)	22	14	1985–2005	2005	$2,516
3	GMC Safari (cargo)	22	15	1985–2005	2005	$2,368
4	Ford Aerostar Wagon	22	15	1986–1997	1997	$2,368
5	Toyota Cargo Van	21	18	1984–1987	1987	$2,013
6	Chevrolet G10/20 Van	20	12	1984–1995	1995	$2,368
7	Ford E150 Econoline	20	10	1984–2006	2006	$2,683
8	GMC Vandura G15/25	20	13	1984–1995	1995	$2,368
9	Toyota Van (cargo)	20	18	1988–1989	1989	$2,013
10	Toyota Van (passenger)	20	18	1988–1989	1989	$2,013
11	GMC G15/25 Rally	19	12	1984–1992	1992	$2,516
12	GMC G15/25 Vandura	19	12	1985–1992	1992	$2,236
13	Chevrolet G10/20 Sport Van	19	12	1984–1993	1993	$2,368
14	Mitsubishi Van	19	18	1987–1990	1990	$2,118
15	Toyota Previa	18	17	1991–1997	1997	$2,368
16	Nissan Van (passenger)	18	16	1987–1990	1990	$2,236
17	Volkswagen Vanagon	17	15	1984–1985	1985	$2,368
18	Chevrolet G30 Van	17	13	1984–1995	1995	$2,875
19	Dodge B150/B250 Van	17	11	1984–1994	1994	$2,683
20	GMC Vandura G35	17	13	1984–1995	1995	$2,875
21	GMC Rally G15/25	17	13	1993–1995	1995	$2,516
22	Toyota Previa All-Trac	17	17	1991–1997	1997	$2,368
23	Volkswagen Eurovan	17	15	1993–2003	2003	$2,516
24	Chevrolet Van 1500/2500	17	14	1996–2008	2008	$2,368
25	GMC Savana 1500/2500 (cargo)	17	14	1996–2008	2008	$2,368
26	GMC G35 Vandura	17	13	1986–1992	1992	$2,516
27	Volkswagen Vanagon/Camper	17	14	1986–1991	1991	$2,368
28	Mitsubishi Wagon	17	17	1987–1990	1990	$2,368
29	Dodge B150/B250 Wagon	16	10	1984–1994	1994	$2,683
30	Ford E150 Club Wagon	16	9	1984–2006	2006	$2,683
31	Chevrolet Sport Van G10/20	16	13	1993–1995	1995	$2,516
32	Volkswagen Eurovan Camper	16	14	1995–2003	2003	$2,516
33	Ford E250 Econoline	15	9	1984–2005	2005	$2,683
34	Nissan Pathfinder Van (cargo)	15	15	1992–1995	1995	$2,683
35	Dodge B1500/B2500 Van	15	12	1995–1997	1997	$2,683
36	Chevrolet Express 1500/2500	15	13	1996–2008	2008	$2,875
37	GMC Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger)	15	13	1996–2008	2008	$2,875
38	GMC G35 Rally	14	11	1984–1992	1992	$3,096
39	Dodge B350 Van	14	10	1984–1994	1994	$3,096
40	Dodge B3500 Van	14	12	1995–1997	1997	$2,875
41	Dodge B1500/B2500 Wagon	14	12	1995–1997	1997	$2,875
42	Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro	14	14	1986–1991	1991	$2,875
43	Dodge B350 Wagon	13	9	1984–1994	1994	$3,354
44	GMC Rally G35	13	13	1993–1994	1994	$3,096
45	Dodge B3500 Wagon	13	11	1995–1997	1997	$3,354

What the class average means at the pump

The median best rating in this class is 17 mpg, which is 676 gallons over 11,500 miles — about $2,368 a year at $3.50 a gallon. Choosing the class leader at 24 mpg instead saves roughly $691 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.