2004 rankings · Minivans
Most Fuel-Efficient 2004 Minivans, Ranked
We ranked all 12 EPA-rated 2004 minivans by what they cost to fuel. The Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan leads at about $2,325 a year (20 MPG), while the Kia Sedona is the most expensive to run at $2,906 (16 MPG). The median minivan costs $2,386 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)All 12 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 2 | Oldsmobile Silhouette | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 3 | Chevrolet Venture | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 4 | Toyota Sienna | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 5 | Chrysler Town and Country/Voyager/Grand Voyager | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 6 | Pontiac Montana | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 7 | Nissan Quest | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 8 | Honda Odyssey | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 9 | Mazda MPV | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 10 | Ford Freestar | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 11 | Mercury Monterey | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $2,735 |
| 12 | Kia Sedona | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $2,906 |