1998 rankings · Vans

Most Fuel-Efficient 1998 Vans, Ranked

We ranked all 15 EPA-rated 1998 vans by what they cost to fuel. The Chevrolet Astro Cargo leads at about $2,906 a year (16 MPG), while the Dodge B2500 Wagon is the most expensive to run at $3,321 (14 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 Cargo16 MPG $2,906
  2. 2Chevrolet Astro Passenger16 MPG $2,906
  3. 3GMC Safari Cargo16 MPG $2,906
  4. 4GMC Safari Passenger16 MPG $2,906
  5. 5Ford E150 Econoline15 MPG $3,100
  6. 6Ford E250 Econoline15 MPG $3,100
  7. 7Chevrolet Van 1500/250015 MPG $3,100
  8. 8GMC Savana Cargo15 MPG $3,100
  9. 9Chevrolet Express Passenger15 MPG $3,100
  10. 10GMC Savana Passenger15 MPG $3,100
  11. 11Ford E150 Club Wagon14 MPG $3,321
  12. 12Dodge B1500 Van14 MPG $3,321
  13. 13Dodge B2500 Van14 MPG $3,321
  14. 14Dodge B1500 Wagon14 MPG $3,321
  15. 15Dodge B2500 Wagon14 MPG $3,321

All 15 models

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

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