Against 247 other V6 cars rated 2024–2026, the Voyager beats their 21 mpg average by 1 mpg, about $84 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2000, the 3.6L 6-cyl (2020–2026), does 22 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.8L 6-cyl (2002), 18: $388 a year apart.
Every Chrysler Voyager engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 / 28 | 2020–2026 | $1,745 | |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 17.7 / 23.7 | 2001–2003 | $1,920 | |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 16.5 / 23 | 2000–2008 | $2,043 | |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 16 / 22 | 2002–2002 | $2,133 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Sienna gets 36 mpg and the Kia Carnival 26.8 mpg, next to 22 mpg for the 2026 Voyager. The Voyager costs the most of them to run: $678 a year more than the Toyota Sienna.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.145 |
| Fuel per year | $1,745 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,725 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2024–2026 | −$84 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,203 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Chrysler Voyager gives up 9 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 19 in the city, $650 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Voyager changed over the years
The Voyager peaked in 2026 at 22 mpg (19 city, 28 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2000 at 18 — 4 mpg apart, or $388 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2025 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2024 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2023 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2022 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2021 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2020 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2008 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2003 | 17.5 / 24.5 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 2002 | 16.5 / 23 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2001 | 17 / 22 | 2 | $2,076 | |
| 2000 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 15 EPA ratings of the Chrysler Voyager — 4 engines across 2000–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,203. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Chrysler Voyager get?
22 mpg combined, 19 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2000 the Voyager has averaged 20.5 mpg.
Is the 2026 Voyager more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 22 against 22 mpg combined.
Which Voyager year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026, at 22 mpg combined (19 city, 28 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Voyager get better gas mileage than the Toyota Sienna?
No: 22 mpg for the 2026 Voyager against 36 for the 2026 Toyota Sienna, about $678 a year more to run.
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