Listed below is every 2015 model-year minivan ranked by fuel economy, as per the EPA. Included is the EPA’s estimated annual fuel cost for each model (which is calculated assuming 15,000 miles of driving and a fuel price of $2.80 per gallon).
You’ll likely note that the list below is more or less split between “traditional” minivans such as the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna, and a new group of more-compact vans including the Ford Transit Connect and Ram ProMaster City.
Obviously, your real-world mileage will vary. However, the EPA ratings are an excellent resource for comparing the relative efficiency of vehicles in any class. What kind of mileage our you seeing with your minivan? Let us know.
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Ford Transit Connect: 25 MPG (5-passenger with 1.6-liter engine)
Estimated annual fuel cost: $1450
EPA ratings (city/highway/combined): 22/30/25
Engine: 178-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
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Ram ProMaster City: 24 MPG
Estimated annual fuel cost: $1550
EPA ratings (city/highway/combined): 21/29/24
Engine: 178-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
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Mazda 5: 24 MPG
Estimated annual fuel cost: $1550
EPA ratings (city/highway/combined): 21/28/24
Engine: 157-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Ford Transit Connect: 23 MPG (2.5-liter and 7-passenger)
Estimated annual fuel cost: $1600
EPA ratings (city/highway/combined): 20/28/23
Engine: 169-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
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Nissan Quest: 22 MPG
Estimated annual fuel cost: $1650
EPA ratings (city/highway/combined): 20/27/22
Engine: 260-horsepower 3.5-liter V6
Transmission: Continuously variable (CVT) automatic
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Honda Odyssey: 22 MPG
Estimated annual fuel cost: $1650
EPA ratings (city/highway/combined): 19/28/22
Engine: 248-horsepower 3.5-liter V6
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
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Toyota Sienna: 21 MPG (2WD)
Estimated annual fuel cost: $1750
EPA ratings (city/highway/combined): 18/25/21
Engine: 266-horsepower 3.5-liter V6
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
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Kia Sedona: 20 MPG (L, LX, EX, and SX models)
Estimated annual fuel cost: $1850
EPA ratings (city/highway/combined): 18/24/20
Engine: 276-horsepower 3.3-liter V6
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
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Chrysler Town & Country: 20 MPG
Estimated annual fuel cost: $1850
EPA ratings (city/highway/combined): 17/25/20
Engine: 283-horsepower 3.6-liter V6
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
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Dodge Grand Caravan: 20 MPG
Estimated annual fuel cost: $1850
EPA ratings (city/highway/combined): 17/25/20
Engine: 283-horsepower 3.6-liter V6
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
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Kia Sedona: 19 MPG (SX-L/Limited models)
Estimated annual fuel cost: $1950
EPA ratings (city/highway/combined): 17/22/19
Engine: 276-horsepower 3.3-liter V6
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
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Toyota Sienna: 19 MPG (AWD)
Estimated annual fuel cost: $1950
EPA ratings (city/highway/combined): 16/23/19
Engine: 266-horsepower 3.5-liter V6
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
