The most fuel-efficient 2021–2026 minivan is the Toyota Sienna at 36 mpg combined (≈$1,750/yr in fuel). Next best: Kia Carnival (33 mpg) and Chrysler Pacifica (22). The average minivan here gets about 26 mpg — versus 24 mpg for all new cars.
Within the current ranking the gap runs from 21 to 36 mpg — picking the wrong end of this list costs roughly $786 a year in fuel at 12,000 miles. The typical minivan here reads 22 mpg, 4 mpg worse than an average vehicle — a difference of about $277 a year. Calculated from ForCar's copy of the EPA fuel-economy database.
Most fuel-efficient 2021–2026 Minivans — gas mileage comparison chart
Every 2021–2026 minivan ranked by EPA combined MPG — the gas mileage the car actually returns, not the brochure figure — with the real annual fuel cost and CO₂. Tap any minivan for its recalls, reliability score and used-market price.
| # | Vehicle | Combined MPG | Annual fuel | CO₂ g/mi | City/Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Sienna | $1,750 | 246 | 36/36 | |
| 2 | Kia Carnival | $1,900 | 274 | 34/31 | |
| 3 | Chrysler Pacifica | $2,850 | 401 | 19/28 | |
| 4 | Chrysler Voyager | $2,850 | 401 | 19/28 | |
| 5 | Honda Odyssey | $2,850 | 395 | 19/28 | |
| 6 | Kia Sedona | $2,950 | 436 | 18/24 |
Source: EPA fuel-economy data, 2021–2026, best variant per minivan. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate at ~15,000 mi/yr.
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Which brand makes the most efficient minivans?
Average combined MPG across each brand's 2021–2026 minivan lineup:
What's a good MPG for a minivan?
For 2021–2026, the average minivan gets about 26 mpg combined. Anything above that beats the class; the best on this list reaches 36 mpg. Compared with 24 mpg for all new vehicles, minivans do better than average.
The most efficient one — the Sienna — costs about $1,750/yr to fuel, saving roughly $269/yr versus a typical 26-mpg minivan.
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Best MPG by other body types
| List | Tops the list | Best figure |
|---|---|---|
| Best MPG SUVs | Kia Niro | 53 mpg |
| Best MPG Trucks | Ford Maverick | 38 mpg |
| Best MPG Sedans & Cars | Toyota Prius | 57 mpg |
| Best MPG AWD Cars | Toyota Prius | 54 mpg |
| Best MPG Hybrids | Toyota Prius | 57 mpg |
| Best MPG Wagons | Honda CR-V | 40 mpg |
| Best MPG V8 Cars | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 21 mpg |
| Best MPG Two-Seaters | Mazda MX-5 | 29 mpg |
| Best MPG Diesel Trucks | Chevrolet Silverado | 26 mpg |
| Best MPG Hybrid SUVs | Kia Niro | 53 mpg |
| Best MPG Electric Cars | Lucid Air | 146 MPGe |
| All best MPG cars | Every class in one ranking | — |
Best MPG Minivans — FAQ
Which minivan has the best gas mileage?
The Toyota Sienna is the most fuel-efficient minivan at 36 mpg combined (2021–2026 EPA data), about $1,750/yr in fuel.
What's a good MPG for a minivan?
The average 2021–2026 minivan gets about 26 mpg combined — anything above that is good, and the leaders reach 36 mpg.
How is this ranked?
By EPA combined MPG for each minivan, using the most efficient variant per model. Every figure is official EPA data hosted by ForCar — the full 2021–2026 field, not a hand-picked ten.