2011 rankings · Vans

Most Fuel-Efficient 2011 Vans, Ranked

We ranked all 9 EPA-rated 2011 vans by what they cost to fuel. The GMC Savana Cargo leads at about $2,735 a year (17 MPG), while the Ford E350 Wagon is the most expensive to run at $3,577 (13 MPG). The median van costs $3,321 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 9

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1GMC Savana Cargo17 MPG $2,735
  2. 2Chevrolet Express Cargo17 MPG $2,735
  3. 3Ford E250 Van15 MPG $3,100
  4. 4Ford E150 Van15 MPG $3,100
  5. 5Chevrolet Express Passenger14 MPG $3,321
  6. 6GMC Savana Passenger14 MPG $3,321
  7. 7Ford E150 Wagon14 MPG $3,321
  8. 8Ford E350 Van13 MPG $3,577
  9. 9Ford E350 Wagon13 MPG $3,577

All 9 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1GMC Savana Cargo Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
2Chevrolet Express Cargo Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
3Ford E250 Van Flex-fuel 15 MPG — $3,100
4Ford E150 Van Flex-fuel 15 MPG — $3,100
5Chevrolet Express Passenger Flex-fuel 14 MPG — $3,321
6GMC Savana Passenger Flex-fuel 14 MPG — $3,321
7Ford E150 Wagon Flex-fuel 14 MPG — $3,321
8Ford E350 Van Flex-fuel 13 MPG — $3,577
9Ford E350 Wagon Flex-fuel 13 MPG — $3,577

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