2006 rankings · Vans

Most Fuel-Efficient 2006 Vans, Ranked

We ranked all 8 EPA-rated 2006 vans by what they cost to fuel. The Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 leads at about $2,906 a year (16 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 8

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Chevrolet Van 1500/250016 MPG $2,906
  2. 2Ford E150 Club Wagon15 MPG $3,100
  3. 3Ford E150 Econoline15 MPG $3,100
  4. 4GMC Savana Cargo15 MPG $3,100
  5. 5Chevrolet Express Passenger15 MPG $3,100
  6. 6GMC Savana Passenger15 MPG $3,100
  7. 7Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion14 MPG $3,321
  8. 8Chevrolet Van 150014 MPG $3,321

All 8 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
2Ford E150 Club Wagon Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
3Ford E150 Econoline Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
4GMC Savana Cargo Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
5Chevrolet Express Passenger Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
6GMC Savana Passenger Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
7Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
8Chevrolet Van 1500 Gas 14 MPG — $3,321

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