Let’s talk about gas mileage and minivans. We’re often highlighting performance sedans, beefy trucks, and the latest hybrids. But for many, the minivan life is a reality. Some consumers care less about horsepower and more about functionality and miles per gallon. So, which minivans are scoring the best gas mileage these days?

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Chrysler is known for designing and producing family-favorite minivans over the years. They know their buyers too, as many of their van models top the fuel efficiency lists. The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid will be your best pick, offering 32 miles from the lithium-ion battery pack and a range, combined with both gas and battery power of 520 miles.

Chrysler Pacifica

The traditional gas model of the Pacifica is another viable option, averaging a combined 22 mpg, and an annual fuel cost of about $1,700. The most fuel-efficient configuration for this van is the six-liter V6 engine.

Families enjoy the Pacifica because of its upscale interiors and available technology, including today’s must-have driver aids. Car and Driver named the 2019/2020 Pacifica one of its Ten Best minivans and also its Editor’s Choice award winner. You can buy a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica today for $33,745.

Honda Odyssey

Honda has dominated the minivan market with its Odyssey model. This van is a top pick for families nationwide, in part due to its hefty roster of standard and available features, including the Honda Sensing suite of driver assistance features and rearview cameras.

Passenger seating comforts, available tech, and tons of cargo are just a few of its best attributes. Add fuel efficiency to that list as the Honda Odyssey boasts an average combined 22 mpg.

Kia Sedona

The Kia Sedona is another family van that is attractive to consumers, with its optional second-row bench to accommodate eight passengers. When it comes to time at the pump, it’s a smart choice as well with 18 city and 24 highway mpg.

This van is known for its affordability as well, with a starting MSRP of $27,600. Annual fuel cost averages are easy on the bank account, too, at around $1,750. This van is just as ideal for busy families as it is an ideal crossover for individuals looking for ample comforts, space, and cargo.

Toyota Sienna

Toyota separates its Sienna van from the pack by offering the only model in this segment with an all-wheel drive. Consumers love the infotainment, comfortable seating, and the Toyota Safety Sense P platform of driver assistance features. If you opt for the AWD version, you’ll lose a little on fuel efficiency. The standard FWD Sienna averages around 21 miles per gallon.

Dodge Grand Caravan

The Dodge Grand Caravan may fall short of others in its class when it comes to interior materials, standard equipment, and fewer tech-based extras. However, it is still a popular choice for many consumers when it comes to functionality and cost of ownership.

This minivan offers an attractive purchase price point in 2020 with an MSRP of $27,040. When it comes to the gas pump, you can expect 17 mpg for city driving and 25 mpg on the highway. The average annual cost to families for gas is approximately $1,850.

For many consumers, the minivan is the only vehicle that fits the busy family lifestyle. Automakers know that the priority list for these buyers is slightly different from those who prefer sedans, pickups, or SUVs. Each of the vans on this list offers average and above-average fuel efficiencies that contribute significantly to an overall cost of ownership.

When it’s time to fill up at the pump, you can be sure to leverage the best value with each of these minivans in today’s market.