2005 rankings · Minivans

Most Fuel-Efficient 2005 Minivans, Ranked

We ranked all 15 EPA-rated 2005 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 $2,735 (17 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 15

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan20 MPG $2,325
  2. 2Honda Odyssey20 MPG $2,325
  3. 3Nissan Quest19 MPG $2,447
  4. 4Mazda MPV19 MPG $2,447
  5. 5Chevrolet Venture19 MPG $2,447
  6. 6Toyota Sienna19 MPG $2,447
  7. 7Chrysler Voyager/Town and Country19 MPG $2,447
  8. 8Pontiac Monterey19 MPG $2,447
  9. 9Pontiac Montana18 MPG $2,583
  10. 10Ford Freestar18 MPG $2,583
  11. 11Mercury Monterey18 MPG $2,583
  12. 12Buick Terraza18 MPG $2,583
  13. 13Chevrolet Uplander18 MPG $2,583
  14. 14Saturn Relay18 MPG $2,583
  15. 15Kia Sedona17 MPG $2,735

All 15 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
2Honda Odyssey Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
3Nissan Quest Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
4Mazda MPV Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
5Chevrolet Venture Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
6Toyota Sienna Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
7Chrysler Voyager/Town and Country Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
8Pontiac Monterey Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
9Pontiac Montana Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
10Ford Freestar Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
11Mercury Monterey Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
12Buick Terraza Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
13Chevrolet Uplander Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
14Saturn Relay Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
15Kia Sedona Gas 17 MPG — $2,735

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