Chevrolet Van 1500 Conversion MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Van 1500 Conversion has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2003 to 2008. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (2004) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans, Passenger Type.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as Van 1500 Conversion and Express. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #6 of 7 (17th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2004 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #6 of 7 (17th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2005 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #6 of 7 (17th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2006 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #4 of 5 (25th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2007 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #2 of 4 (67th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2008 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #2 of 4 (67th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Passenger 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 1500 Conversion placed highest in 2007 at #2 of 4, and lowest in 2003 at #6 of 7. It spent 2 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 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 4-Wheel or All-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 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | 440-470, FFV | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.3L 8-cyl | 13 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | 500, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2006 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.3L 8-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2005 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.3L 8-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2004 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.3L 8-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2003 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | LM7 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 → 2004 | 13 → 14 mpg | +1 mpg | 821 gal |
What Van 1500 Conversion fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500 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, Passenger Type
Across the 27 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, Passenger Type, the median best combined rating is 14 mpg. At 14 mpg the Chevrolet Van 1500 Conversion is exactly at the median.
- All Vans, Passenger Type rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Chevrolet nameplates
Every Chevrolet model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.