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Top 5 Minivans With Good Gas MileageWith gasoline prices expected to continue rising for the near future, reducing money spent on fueling up a vehicle is an important factor for many buyers. To help you sort out how specific minivan models fare on the fuel economy front, I've put together a list of the top 5 minivans, sorted by their EPA mileage estimates. With the exception of the Mazda MPV (which is a 2006 model), all mileage estimates are taken from manufacturer specifications for their 2007 models. 1. Mazda5 TouringEPA city/highway mileage: 22/27 (manual) 21/26 (automatic)The class fuel economy champ is the Mazda5, which is a fuel miser when compared to the other minivans on the market today. To be fair, the Mazda5 is a much smaller vehicle than the other minivans on this list, boasting a compact minivan form factor that is just beginning to appear in North America. This compact minivan design may not have enough space for your needs; take it for a test drive and do some research before purchasing. 2. Dodge Caravan SEEPA city/highway mileage: 20/26 (automatic, 2.4 liter 4 cyl.)Coming very close to capturing top honors, the Dodge Caravan SE -- equipped with a stingy 2.4 liter 4-cylinder motor -- earned respectable EPA mileage ratings of its own. A few caveats: This model is a short-wheelbase variant, so it doesn't offer the impressive Stow 'n Go seating system found on long-wheelbase Caravan models. The 2.4 liter engine may serve up good fuel economy, but is a bit underpowered when fully-loaded. 3. TieEPA city/highway mileage: 19/26
4. TieEPA city/highway mileage: 18/25
5. Ford FreestarEPA city/highway mileage: 18/24Rounding out our list is the Ford Freestar, which missed being bumped into a higher category by only a single highway mile per gallon.The Freestar's sister vehicle -- the Mercury Monterey -- is only available with a thirsty 4.2 liter V6 engine, which gives the Monterey EPA mileage ratings of 17 city and 23 highway. Other Related Resources & Guide Picks |
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