1999 rankings · Minivans
Most Fuel-Efficient 1999 Minivans, Ranked
We ranked all 14 EPA-rated 1999 minivans by what they cost to fuel. The Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan leads at about $2,325 a year (20 MPG), while the Volkswagen Eurovan is the most expensive to run at $3,100 (15 MPG). The median minivan costs $2,583 a year to fuel. The class includes 2 electric and 0 hybrid or plug-in models.
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 14
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 14 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 2 | Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 3 | Honda Odyssey | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 4 | Toyota Sienna | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 5 | Nissan Quest | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 6 | Chrysler Town and Country | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 7 | Mercury Villager | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 8 | Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 9 | Oldsmobile Silhouette | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 10 | Ford Windstar | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 11 | Chevrolet Venture | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 12 | Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan EV | Electric | 35 MPGe | 70 mi | $2,592 |
| 13 | Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager EV | Electric | 35 MPGe | 70 mi | $2,592 |
| 14 | Volkswagen Eurovan | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |