2025 rankings · Minivans
Most Fuel-Efficient 2025 Minivans, Ranked
We ranked all 8 EPA-rated 2025 minivans by what they cost to fuel. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz leads at about $1,102 a year (83 MPGe), while the Kia Carnival is the most expensive to run at $2,214 (21 MPG). The median minivan costs $1,761 a year to fuel. The class includes 1 electric and 3 hybrid or plug-in models.
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)All 8 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volkswagen ID. Buzz | Electric | 83 MPGe | 234 mi | $1,102 |
| 2 | Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 82 MPGe + 30 MPG | 520 mi | $1,280 |
| 3 | Toyota Sienna Hybrid | Hybrid | 36 MPG | — | $1,292 |
| 4 | Kia Carnival Hybrid | Hybrid | 33 MPG | — | $1,409 |
| 5 | Honda Odyssey | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 6 | Chrysler Pacifica | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 7 | Chrysler Voyager | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 8 | Kia Carnival | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |