1986 rankings · Vans

Most Fuel-Efficient 1986 Vans, Ranked

We ranked all 22 EPA-rated 1986 vans by what they cost to fuel. The Ford Aerostar Van leads at about $1,938 a year (24 MPG), while the Chevrolet Sport Van is the most expensive to run at $4,227 (11 MPG). The median van costs $2,906 a year to fuel.

Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.

Top 15

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Ford Aerostar Van24 MPG $1,938
  2. 2GMC Safari22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Chevrolet Astro Cargo22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Chevrolet Astro Passenger22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Ford Aerostar Wagon22 MPG $2,114
  6. 6Toyota Van20 MPG $2,325
  7. 7Ford E150 Econoline20 MPG $2,325
  8. 8Chevrolet G10/20 Van17 MPG $2,735
  9. 9GMC Vandura17 MPG $2,735
  10. 10GMC Rally16 MPG $2,906
  11. 11Chevrolet G30 Van16 MPG $2,906
  12. 12Dodge B150/B250 Van16 MPG $2,906
  13. 13Chevrolet G10/20 Van Diesel19 MPG $2,921
  14. 14GMC Vandura Diesel19 MPG $2,921
  15. 15GMC Rally Diesel18 MPG $3,083

All 22 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Ford Aerostar Van Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
2GMC Safari Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
3Chevrolet Astro Cargo Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
4Chevrolet Astro Passenger Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
5Ford Aerostar Wagon Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
6Toyota Van Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
7Ford E150 Econoline Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
8Chevrolet G10/20 Van Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
9GMC Vandura Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
10GMC Rally Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
11Chevrolet G30 Van Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
12Dodge B150/B250 Van Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
13Chevrolet G10/20 Van Diesel Diesel 19 MPG — $2,921
14GMC Vandura Diesel Diesel 19 MPG — $2,921
15GMC Rally Diesel Diesel 18 MPG — $3,083
16Dodge B150/B250 Wagon Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
17Volkswagen Vanagon Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
18Ford E150 Club Wagon Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
19Ford E250 Econoline Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
20Dodge B350 Van Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
21Dodge B350 Wagon Gas 12 MPG — $3,875
22Chevrolet Sport Van Gas 11 MPG — $4,227

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