2005 rankings · Vans

Most Fuel-Efficient 2005 Vans, Ranked

We ranked all 13 EPA-rated 2005 vans by what they cost to fuel. The Chevrolet Astro Cargo leads at about $2,735 a year (17 MPG), while the Chevrolet Van 1500 is the most expensive to run at $3,321 (14 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 13

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Chevrolet Astro Cargo17 MPG $2,735
  2. 2GMC Safari Cargo17 MPG $2,735
  3. 3Chevrolet Astro Passenger16 MPG $2,906
  4. 4GMC Safari Passenger16 MPG $2,906
  5. 5Chevrolet Van 1500/250016 MPG $2,906
  6. 6GMC Savana Cargo16 MPG $2,906
  7. 7Ford E150 Club Wagon15 MPG $3,100
  8. 8Ford E150 Econoline15 MPG $3,100
  9. 9Ford E250 Econoline15 MPG $3,100
  10. 10Chevrolet Express Passenger15 MPG $3,100
  11. 11GMC Savana Passenger15 MPG $3,100
  12. 12Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion14 MPG $3,321
  13. 13Chevrolet Van 150014 MPG $3,321

All 13 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Chevrolet Astro Cargo Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
2GMC Safari Cargo Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
3Chevrolet Astro Passenger Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
4GMC Safari Passenger Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
5Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
6GMC Savana Cargo Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
7Ford E150 Club Wagon Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
8Ford E150 Econoline Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
9Ford E250 Econoline 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 14 MPG — $3,321
13Chevrolet Van 1500 Gas 14 MPG — $3,321

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