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.
Most fuel-efficient 2021–2026 Minivans
Every 2021–2026 minivan ranked by EPA combined MPG, 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.
Same minivans, other running costs: safety & insurance
MPG is only one piece of ownership cost. For the same class, compare the safest minivans by NHTSA crash-test score and what they cost to insure by vehicle type.
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Best MPG Minivans — FAQ
What minivan has the best MPG?
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.