Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2003 to 2008. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (2003) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans, Cargo Type.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #4 of 11 (70th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2004 | 2 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #3 of 11 (80th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2005 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #8 of 9 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2006 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #4 of 7 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2007 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #3 of 6 (60th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2008 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #3 of 6 (60th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Cargo Type |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion placed highest in 2004 at #3 of 11, and lowest in 2005 at #8 of 9. It spent 5 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.3L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | 430-470, FFV | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.3L 8-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | 460, FFV | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2006 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2006 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.3L 8-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2005 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.3L 8-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2004 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 13 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2004 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.3L 8-cyl | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2003 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | LM7 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2003 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 13 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 → 2005 | 15 → 14 mpg | -1 mpg | 821 gal |
What Van 15/25 Conversion fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2008 Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion burns 821 to 821 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,464 | $2,464 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,286 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2008 model year is $4,450 to $4,450 a year in fuel, or $11,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Vans, Cargo Type
Across the 29 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, Cargo Type, the median best combined rating is 15 mpg. At 14 mpg the Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $192 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Vans, Cargo Type rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
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