2001 rankings · Vans

Most Fuel-Efficient 2001 Vans, Ranked

We ranked all 18 EPA-rated 2001 vans by what they cost to fuel. The Chevrolet Astro Cargo leads at about $2,735 a year (17 MPG), while the Ford E250 Van CNG is the most expensive to run at $3,625 (12 MPGe). The median van costs $3,321 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. 2Chevrolet Astro Passenger17 MPG $2,735
  3. 3GMC Safari Cargo17 MPG $2,735
  4. 4GMC Safari Passenger17 MPG $2,735
  5. 5Ford E150 Econoline16 MPG $2,906
  6. 6Ford E150 Club Wagon15 MPG $3,100
  7. 7Chevrolet Van 1500/250015 MPG $3,100
  8. 8GMC Savana Cargo15 MPG $3,100
  9. 9Ford E250 Econoline14 MPG $3,321
  10. 10Chevrolet Express Passenger14 MPG $3,321
  11. 11GMC Savana Passenger14 MPG $3,321
  12. 12Dodge Ram Van 150014 MPG $3,321
  13. 13Dodge Ram Van 250014 MPG $3,321
  14. 14Dodge Ram Wagon 150014 MPG $3,321
  15. 15Dodge Ram Wagon 250013 MPG $3,577

All 18 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Chevrolet Astro Cargo Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
2Chevrolet Astro Passenger Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
3GMC Safari Cargo Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
4GMC Safari Passenger Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
5Ford E150 Econoline Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
6Ford E150 Club Wagon Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
7Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
8GMC Savana Cargo Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
9Ford E250 Econoline Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
10Chevrolet Express Passenger Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
11GMC Savana Passenger Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
12Dodge Ram Van 1500 Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
13Dodge Ram Van 2500 Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
14Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
15Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
16Dodge Ram Van 2500 CNG Natural gas 12 MPGe — $3,625
17Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 CNG Natural gas 12 MPGe — $3,625
18Ford E250 Van CNG Natural gas 12 MPGe — $3,625

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