Alternavans–Best Mileage
By Rick Newman
Posted 3/9/07
Alternavans–Best Mileage
You need a lot of space for kids, strollers, pets, and grandparents, but don't want to fork over the college fund at the pump. Here are the minivan alternatives with the best gas mileage:
| Model | 3rd-Row Seating | Base price with 3rd row | MPG (city) | 3rd-Row Headroom (inches) | 3rd-Row Hiproom (inches) | 3rd-Row Legroom (inches) | Cargo space w/ 3rd Row Intact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 | Optional | $21,900 | 24 | 37.2 | 43.3 | 30 | 12.3 |
| Toyota Highlander | Standard | $25,730 | 22 | 32.3 | 39.8 | 30.2 | 10.5 |
| Mercedes-Benz R320 | Standard | $44,000 | 21 | 37.2 | N/A | 32.4 | 15.3 |
| Kia Rondo | Optional | $16,895 | 21 | 35.1 | 40.3 | 31.3 | 6.5 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL320 | Standard | $52,400 | 20 | 38.2 | N/A | 34.2 | 10.6 |
| Ford Freestyle | Standard | $25,920 | 20 | 38.6 | 45.9 | 33.3 | 15.8 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | Standard | $25,600 | 20 | 36.7 | 44 | 28.1 | 16.5 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | Standard | $23,650 | 20 | 35.4 | 39.1 | 27.7 | 14.9 |
| Buick Rendezvous | Optional | $25,715 | 19 | 37.5 | 48.3 | 34.6 | 18.1 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | Standard | $28,045 | 19 | 34.8 | 44.6 | 31.3 | 10 |
Basic data from Intellichoice
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