2003 rankings · Minivans
Most Fuel-Efficient 2003 Minivans, Ranked
We ranked all 11 EPA-rated 2003 minivans by what they cost to fuel. The Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan leads at about $2,214 a year (21 MPG), while the Volkswagen Eurovan is the most expensive to run at $3,703 (16 MPG). The median minivan costs $2,447 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 11
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 11 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 2 | Chrysler Town and Country/Voyager/Grand Voyager | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 3 | Oldsmobile Silhouette | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 4 | Chevrolet Venture | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 5 | Pontiac Montana | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 6 | Honda Odyssey | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 7 | Toyota Sienna | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 8 | Mazda MPV | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 9 | Ford Windstar | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 10 | Kia Sedona | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |
| 11 | Volkswagen Eurovan | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |