2001 rankings · Minivans

Most Fuel-Efficient 2001 Minivans, Ranked

We ranked all 12 EPA-rated 2001 minivans by what they cost to fuel. The Oldsmobile Silhouette leads at about $2,325 a year (20 MPG), while the Volkswagen Eurovan is the most expensive to run at $2,906 (16 MPG). The median minivan costs $2,515 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 12

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Oldsmobile Silhouette20 MPG $2,325
  2. 2Chevrolet Venture20 MPG $2,325
  3. 3Pontiac Montana20 MPG $2,325
  4. 4Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan19 MPG $2,447
  5. 5Toyota Sienna19 MPG $2,447
  6. 6Chrysler Town and Country/Voyager/Grand Voyager19 MPG $2,447
  7. 7Mazda MPV18 MPG $2,583
  8. 8Honda Odyssey18 MPG $2,583
  9. 9Ford Windstar18 MPG $2,583
  10. 10Nissan Quest17 MPG $2,735
  11. 11Mercury Villager17 MPG $2,735
  12. 12Volkswagen Eurovan16 MPG $2,906

All 12 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Oldsmobile Silhouette Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
2Chevrolet Venture Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
3Pontiac Montana Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
4Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
5Toyota Sienna Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
6Chrysler Town and Country/Voyager/Grand Voyager Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
7Mazda MPV Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
8Honda Odyssey Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
9Ford Windstar Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
10Nissan Quest Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
11Mercury Villager Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
12Volkswagen Eurovan Gas 16 MPG — $2,906

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