2012 rankings · Minivans
Most Fuel-Efficient 2012 Minivans, Ranked
We ranked all 9 EPA-rated 2012 minivans by what they cost to fuel. The Mazda 5 leads at about $1,938 a year (24 MPG), while the Ram C/V is the most expensive to run at $2,325 (20 MPG). The median minivan costs $2,214 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)All 9 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mazda 5 | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 2 | Honda Odyssey | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 3 | Nissan Quest | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 4 | Toyota Sienna | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 5 | Kia Sedona | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 6 | Chrysler Town and Country | Flex-fuel | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 7 | Volkswagen Routan | Flex-fuel | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 8 | Dodge Grand Caravan | Flex-fuel | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 9 | Ram C/V | Flex-fuel | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |