2004 rankings · Vans

Most Fuel-Efficient 2004 Vans, Ranked

We ranked all 18 EPA-rated 2004 vans by what they cost to fuel. The Chevrolet Astro Cargo leads at about $2,906 a year (16 MPG), while the Chevrolet Express Cargo is the most expensive to run at $3,875 (12 MPG). The median van costs $3,100 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 Cargo16 MPG $2,906
  2. 2Chevrolet Astro Passenger16 MPG $2,906
  3. 3GMC Safari Cargo16 MPG $2,906
  4. 4GMC Safari Passenger16 MPG $2,906
  5. 5Ford E150 Club Wagon15 MPG $3,100
  6. 6Ford E150 Econoline15 MPG $3,100
  7. 7Ford E250 Econoline15 MPG $3,100
  8. 8Chevrolet Van 1500/250015 MPG $3,100
  9. 9GMC Savana Cargo15 MPG $3,100
  10. 10Chevrolet Express Passenger15 MPG $3,100
  11. 11GMC Savana Passenger15 MPG $3,100
  12. 12Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion15 MPG $3,100
  13. 13Chevrolet Van 150014 MPG $3,321
  14. 14GMC Savana Cargo CNG12 MPGe $3,625
  15. 15Chevrolet Express Passenger CNG12 MPGe $3,625

All 18 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Chevrolet Astro Cargo Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
2Chevrolet Astro Passenger Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
3GMC Safari Cargo Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
4GMC Safari Passenger Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
5Ford E150 Club Wagon Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
6Ford E150 Econoline Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
7Ford E250 Econoline Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
8Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
9GMC Savana Cargo Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
10Chevrolet Express Passenger Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
11GMC Savana Passenger Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
12Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
13Chevrolet Van 1500 Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
14GMC Savana Cargo CNG Natural gas 12 MPGe — $3,625
15Chevrolet Express Passenger CNG Natural gas 12 MPGe — $3,625
16GMC Savana Passenger CNG Natural gas 12 MPGe — $3,625
17Chevrolet Express Cargo CNG Natural gas 12 MPGe — $3,625
18Chevrolet Express Cargo Bi-fuel 12 MPG — $3,875

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