2006 rankings · Minivans

Most Fuel-Efficient 2006 Minivans, Ranked

We ranked all 13 EPA-rated 2006 minivans by what they cost to fuel. The Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan leads at about $2,325 a year (20 MPG), while the Mercury Monterey 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 13

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. 4Chrysler Town and Country19 MPG $2,447
  5. 5Toyota Sienna19 MPG $2,447
  6. 6Pontiac Montana19 MPG $2,447
  7. 7Buick Terraza19 MPG $2,447
  8. 8Chevrolet Uplander19 MPG $2,447
  9. 9Saturn Relay19 MPG $2,447
  10. 10Mazda MPV18 MPG $2,583
  11. 11Kia Sedona18 MPG $2,583
  12. 12Ford Freestar18 MPG $2,583
  13. 13Mercury Monterey17 MPG $2,735

All 13 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
4Chrysler Town and Country Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
5Toyota Sienna Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
6Pontiac Montana Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
7Buick Terraza Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
8Chevrolet Uplander Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
9Saturn Relay Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
10Mazda MPV Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
11Kia Sedona Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
12Ford Freestar Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
13Mercury Monterey Gas 17 MPG — $2,735

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