1997 rankings · Vans

Most Fuel-Efficient 1997 Vans, Ranked

We ranked all 19 EPA-rated 1997 vans by what they cost to fuel. The Chevrolet Astro Cargo leads at about $2,735 a year (17 MPG), while the Dodge B3500 Wagon is the most expensive to run at $3,875 (12 MPG). The median van costs $3,100 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. 1Chevrolet Astro Cargo17 MPG $2,735
  2. 2Ford Aerostar Van17 MPG $2,735
  3. 3Ford Aerostar Wagon17 MPG $2,735
  4. 4Toyota Previa17 MPG $2,735
  5. 5GMC Safari Cargo17 MPG $2,735
  6. 6Chevrolet Astro Passenger16 MPG $2,906
  7. 7GMC Safari Passenger16 MPG $2,906
  8. 8Ford E150 Econoline15 MPG $3,100
  9. 9Dodge B1500/B2500 Van15 MPG $3,100
  10. 10Chevrolet Van 1500/250015 MPG $3,100
  11. 11GMC Savana Cargo15 MPG $3,100
  12. 12Chevrolet Express Passenger15 MPG $3,100
  13. 13GMC Savana Passenger15 MPG $3,100
  14. 14Ford E150 Club Wagon14 MPG $3,321
  15. 15Ford E250 Econoline14 MPG $3,321

All 19 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Chevrolet Astro Cargo Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
2Ford Aerostar Van Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
3Ford Aerostar Wagon Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
4Toyota Previa Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
5GMC Safari Cargo Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
6Chevrolet Astro Passenger Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
7GMC Safari Passenger Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
8Ford E150 Econoline Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
9Dodge B1500/B2500 Van Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
10Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
11GMC Savana Cargo Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
12Chevrolet Express Passenger Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
13GMC Savana Passenger Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
14Ford E150 Club Wagon Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
15Ford E250 Econoline Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
16Volkswagen Eurovan Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
17Dodge B3500 Van Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
18Dodge B1500/B2500 Wagon Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
19Dodge B3500 Wagon Gas 12 MPG — $3,875

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