1990 rankings · Vans
Most Fuel-Efficient 1990 Vans, Ranked
We ranked all 25 EPA-rated 1990 vans by what they cost to fuel. The GMC Safari leads at about $2,325 a year (20 MPG), while the Chevrolet G30 Van is the most expensive to run at $3,577 (13 MPG). The median van costs $3,083 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)All 25 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GMC Safari | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 2 | Chevrolet Astro Cargo | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 3 | Mitsubishi Van | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 4 | Ford Aerostar Van | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 5 | Nissan Van | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 6 | Volkswagen Vanagon | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $2,735 |
| 7 | Chevrolet Astro Passenger | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $2,735 |
| 8 | Ford Aerostar Wagon | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $2,735 |
| 9 | GMC Safari Passenger | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $2,735 |
| 10 | Mitsubishi Wagon | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $2,735 |
| 11 | GMC Rally | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |
| 12 | Chevrolet G10/20 Van | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |
| 13 | Chevrolet G10/20 Van Diesel | Diesel | 18 MPG | — | $3,083 |
| 14 | GMC Vandura Diesel | Diesel | 18 MPG | — | $3,083 |
| 15 | Dodge B150/B250 Wagon | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 16 | Dodge B150/B250 Van | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 17 | Ford E150 Econoline | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 18 | GMC Vandura | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 19 | GMC Rally Diesel | Diesel | 17 MPG | — | $3,265 |
| 20 | Ford E150 Club Wagon | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 21 | Dodge B350 Van | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 22 | Ford E250 Econoline | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 23 | Chevrolet Sport Van | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 24 | Dodge B350 Wagon | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $3,577 |
| 25 | Chevrolet G30 Van | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $3,577 |