Minivans with the best gas mileage in District of Columbia
EPA fuel economy ratings for 2026–2027 models, priced at this week's gas prices in District of Columbia.
Which minivans get the best gas mileage?
- The minivan with the best gas mileage (not counting hybrids) for 2026–2027 is the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica, at 22 mpg combined (19 city, 28 highway).
- At $4.31 a gallon for regular (Central Atlantic region average, week of October 19, 2026), it costs about $2,940 a year in gas for 15,000 miles, or 19.6¢ a mile.
- The best hybrid is the 2026 Toyota Sienna 2WD at 36 mpg: about $1,797 a year, $1,143 less than the best non-hybrid.
- The typical minivan gets 22 mpg, which costs about $2,940 a year at the same price.
EPA combined ratings; your mileage will vary with driving, weather and load. Models that need premium are priced at $5.35 a gallon (US premium-to-regular ratio). EIA does not publish a weekly gas price for District of Columbia, so we use the Central Atlantic region. How we calculate.
Yearly gas cost
Yearly gas cost for the most fuel efficient minivans in District of Columbia: from $1,797
15,000 miles at $4.31 a gallon for regular ($5.35 for premium). A typical minivan (22 mpg) costs $2,940.
Source: fueleconomy.gov (EPA ratings); EIA weekly gas prices and residential electricity prices. Our calculation.
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| Per year | |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Pacifica | $2,940 |
| Chrysler Voyager | $2,940 |
| Honda Odyssey | $2,940 |
| Kia Carnival | $3,080 |
| Toyota Sienna 2WD | $1,797 |
| Kia Carnival Hybrid | $1,960 |
Best gas mileage minivans (non-hybrid)
| # | Vehicle | MPG combined | City / hwy | Fuel | Per mile | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2027 Chrysler Pacifica · FWD | 22 | 19 / 28 | Regular | 19.6¢ | $2,940 |
| 2 | 2026 Chrysler Voyager · FWD | 22 | 19 / 28 | Regular | 19.6¢ | $2,940 |
| 3 | 2027 Honda Odyssey · FWD | 22 | 19 / 28 | Regular | 19.6¢ | $2,940 |
| 4 | 2027 Kia Carnival · FWD | 21 | 18 / 26 | Regular | 20.5¢ | $3,080 |
One row per model; where trims differ, the most efficient trim is shown. official ratings, estimated costs.
Best gas mileage hybrid minivans
| # | Vehicle | MPG combined | City / hwy | Fuel | Per mile | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Toyota Sienna 2WD · FWD | 36 | 36 / 36 | Regular | 12.0¢ | $1,797 |
| 2 | 2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid · FWD | 33 | 34 / 32 | Regular | 13.1¢ | $1,960 |
One row per model; where trims differ, the most efficient trim is shown. official ratings, estimated costs.
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Sources and limits
- Fuel economy: fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), model years 2026–2027, downloaded 2026-10-23. 2027 models are still being added through the year. Plug-in hybrids, diesel and natural-gas vehicles are not included.
- Gas: EIA weekly retail gasoline prices, regular grade, week of October 19, 2026. Premium is priced at 1.24× regular, the US ratio for the week of October 19, 2026.
- Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly, average residential price, July 2026.
- Costs assume 15,000 miles a year, the figure fueleconomy.gov uses. They cover fuel or electricity only, not purchase price, insurance or maintenance.