10 most economical minivans

 
  Name
  Rating
  Nomination
1 Toyota Alphard 4.65
The most luxurious salon
2 Toyota Sienna 4.65
High security
3 Honda Odyssey 4.46
Most durable in demanding environments
4 Chrysler Pacifica 4.45
The fastest minivan with all-wheel drive
5 Mercedes-Benz Vito 4.39
The best economy in the city. The most popular
6 Dodge Caravan 4.34
Practical and unpretentious gasoline engine
7 Volkswagen Caravelle 4.25
The most reliable
8 Opel Zafira Life 4.15
The best combination of price and quality
9 Citroen SpaceTourer 4.10
Best price
10 GAC GN8 3.92
The most comfortable "Chinese"

The minivan is characterized by increased capacity, but this does not prevent some models from being economical in fuel consumption. At the same time, the participants in our sample have quite reliable engines and suspension, which significantly reduces operating costs.

When compiling the rating, we studied hundreds of reviews in which the owners of these cars share their experience of daily use of minivans in a variety of conditions. It was their opinions that largely determined the evaluation position of the participants.

Top 10. GAC GN8

Rating (2022): 3.92
The most comfortable "Chinese"

In terms of interior comfort, this minivan is a serious competitor to almost all participants in the rating.

  • Average price: 3499000 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Engine size: 2.0 L
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Fuel consumption, city / highway, l / 100 km: 9.4 / 8.0

Pretty stylish minivan, which can already be bought in Russia. The seven-seat car looks unusually solid for a Chinese car and boasts not only a premium interior, but also quite a decent stuffing. Unexpectedly, but for the leader of the review GN8 is one of the most dangerous competitors. In addition, the technical part of the car has no complaints - a powerful 190-horsepower two-liter engine, a 6-speed automatic, a full range of security options. Adding to this economical fuel consumption and taking into account the capacity of the car, we can consider the purchase costs to be quite justified. Comfortable and reliable, the minivan will be an excellent solution for both corporate use and a large family.

Pros and cons
  • Remarkable appearance
  • Spacious interior
  • Active safety systems
  • High cost for a car from China
  • Long gears in automatic transmission

Top 9. Citroen SpaceTourer

Rating (2022): 4.10
Accounted for 10 reviews from resources: Drome
Best price

A minivan from a French manufacturer is the most affordable among all the participants in the rating. Its cost is more than twice as attractive as that of the leader of our review.

  • Average price: 2109000 rubles.
  • Country: France
  • Engine size: 2.0 L
  • Gearbox: mechanical
  • Fuel consumption, city / highway, l / 100 km: 7.3 / 5.1

A modern Japanese minivan meets all the requirements of a family or business in a metropolis - it can be used for a long trip in a company or for commercial purposes. Comfortable, safe and economical, it does not require high maintenance costs. The minimum fuel consumption (both in the city and on the highway) for cars of this series allows you to save a lot on buying fuel.In addition, it includes a host of options that make it safe and reliable - adaptive cruise control, limit sign recognition, blind spot monitoring and automatic braking.

Pros and cons
  • Availability of active safety systems
  • Comfortable cabin for long trips
  • Attractive exterior
  • Some parts must be ordered in advance
  • The high cost of repairs at branded service stations

Top 8. Opel Zafira Life

Rating (2022): 4.15
The best combination of price and quality

The novelty is not yet rich in reviews, but judging by the reliability and efficiency of earlier Zafira models, there is every reason to believe that this time Opel will remain true to its principles, offering a comfortable, unpretentious and reliable minivan at an affordable price.

  • Average price: 2439000 rubles.
  • Country: Germany
  • Engine size: 3.6 L
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Fuel consumption, city / highway, l / 100 km: 7.0 / 6.6

A practical and economical minibus is an excellent solution for long-distance family trips, business trips or cargo transportation. An eight-seat minivan allows you to travel comfortably over any distance and enjoy the road. A reliable car is rational in German - low fuel consumption on the highway and in the city allows you to reduce maintenance costs. Safety here is at the highest level - front and side airbags are supplemented with curtains for the safety of passengers on all three rows of seats, and this option is provided even for standard equipment.

Pros and cons
  • Minimum fuel consumption
  • High security
  • Powerful motor
  • Ergonomic salon
  • Attractive price
  • The engine is demanding on fuel quality

Top 7. Volkswagen Caravelle

Rating (2022): 4.25
Accounted for 415 reviews from resources: Drome, Otzovik, Auto.Mail.ru
The most reliable

German Volkswagens are renowned for their durability, and the Caravelle T6 is no exception to the rule. The reliability of the model is best indicated by the presence on the roads of cars with 30 years of age or more, which continue to serve their owners faithfully, without annoying frequent repairs.

  • Average price: 3110000 rubles.
  • Country: Germany
  • Engine size: 2.0 L
  • Gearbox: mechanical
  • Fuel consumption, city / highway, l / 100 km: 11.1 / 7.5

A huge 8-seat minivan with a convertible interior and a spacious trunk is more like a minibus. It is actively used both for commercial purposes and for trips by a large family or company. The 140-horsepower two-liter turbodiesel, despite its power, is quite economical. According to many owners, fuel consumption (both in the city and on the highway) for such a large car is more than modest. The reliability of a German car is beyond doubt - the suspension, engine, transmission and other main components are of high build quality and a large margin of safety. Serious repairs to the new car will not be needed soon.

Pros and cons
  • Economical on the track
  • Salon-transformer
  • Powerful turbodiesel
  • Quick shifting
  • Average quality of interior materials
  • small glove box
  • Lack of cup holders

Top 6. Dodge Caravan

Rating (2022): 4.34
Accounted for 327 reviews from resources: Drome, Otzovik, Auto.Mail.ru
Practical and unpretentious gasoline engine

The reliable and durable engine of this minivan perfectly “digests” the AI-92, which further reduces operating costs.

  • Average price: 4598000 rubles.
  • Country: USA
  • Engine size: 3.6 L
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Fuel consumption, city / highway, l / 100 km: 13.1 / 8.1

This reliable minivan from America is the perfect tool for traveling with a large family or everyday work trips. In order for the massive body, along with luggage and passengers, to be able to drive dynamically, it was equipped with a 152-horsepower engine. Despite this, fuel consumption is quite economical, especially outside the city. With a full refueling of a 75-liter tank, it will be possible to drive almost 800 kilometers on the highway. In service, the American car also showed its best side - when buying a new model, you can not worry about repairs for a long time (spare parts are expensive), and comfort and easy handling are guaranteed.

Pros and cons
  • Capacious fuel tank
  • Powerful motor
  • Spacious interior
  • Expensive to repair

Top 5. Mercedes-Benz Vito

Rating (2022): 4.39
Accounted for 1011 reviews from resources: Drome, Auto.Mail.ru, Otzovik
Best economy in the city

Fuel consumption in the city of this minivan is the smallest in the ranking. For comparison, its closest competitor (the new Zafira Life from Opel) consumes 0.3 liters more in city traffic.

The most popular

The German build quality and efficiency of this minivan, coupled with a decent capacity and a high level of safety for passengers and the driver, provided the model with increased interest not only in the new model, but also in the secondary market.

  • Average price: 4,790,000 rubles.
  • Country: Germany
  • Engine size: 2.0 L
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Fuel consumption, city / highway, l / 100 km: 6.7 / 5.3
  • Fuel consumption, track, l / 100 km: 5.3

The strengths of this minivan are flexibility, versatility, economy and the best combination of quality and price. The updated version differs from its predecessors in an improved engine, suspension, security systems, and the presence of digital mirrors. The two-liter engine is characterized by low fuel consumption and is able to provide a dynamic and smooth start in cold weather, which favorably distinguishes the car from its competitors. In addition, here the buyer is waiting for maximum reliability. DISTRONIC (distance control) and Active Brake Assist (brake assistant) are systems that make driving as safe as possible in all conditions.

Pros and cons
  • Low consumption in the city
  • Ergonomic suspension
  • Easy start in cold weather
  • High repair cost

Top 4. Chrysler Pacifica

Rating (2022): 4.45
Accounted for 227 reviews from resources: Drome, Auto.Mail.ru
The fastest minivan with all-wheel drive

The updated Chrysler Pacifica model, which has a gasoline engine (245 hp) and a 9-speed automatic transmission, can accelerate to 100 km/h in just 8.6 seconds. This is the best result among all-wheel drive minivans.

  • Average price: 4260000 rubles.
  • Country: USA
  • Engine size: 3.6 L
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Fuel consumption, city / highway, l / 100 km: 13.1 / 8.0
  • Fuel consumption, track, l / 100 km: 8.0

The high price tag for Chrysler after restyling is fully justified by the car’s filling that has changed for the better - a 2-zone climate, LED optics, parking sensors, adaptive cruise, contactless charging and a host of other innovations.Buyers choose this stylish minivan not only for its appearance, but also for economical fuel consumption, but maintenance cannot be called inexpensive - original components for routine replacements are not cheap. Due to its high reliability, this does not scare away buyers at all. In addition, the minivan has proven itself well on long distances - it is not only comfortable, manageable and predictable on the track, but also allows you to seriously save on refueling.

Pros and cons
  • Excellent highway mileage for an automatic transmission
  • Abundance of electronic security and comfort systems
  • Obedience in management
  • Reliability of the main nodes
  • Many spare parts need to be ordered
  • Expensive service

Top 3. Honda Odyssey

Rating (2022): 4.46
Accounted for 6283 feedback from resources: Drome, Otzovik, Auto.Mail.ru
Most durable in demanding environments

As numerous reviews have shown, this is one of the most durable minivans, requiring practically no additional costs for unforeseen repairs, even under tough operating conditions.

  • Average price: 5487000 rubles.
  • Country: Japan
  • Engine size: 3.5 L
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Fuel consumption, city / highway, l / 100 km: 13.0 / 10.0

The newest, sixth generation of this Japanese minivan is a practical family car with good handling and improved performance. It has already become a bestseller in the Japanese market and is not losing popularity among Russian buyers. Despite the impressive cost, owning a new model will not cost much - this is facilitated by economical fuel consumption and a large margin of safety of the main components (transmission, chassis, engine).Produced since 2018, the minivan is still not losing ground, as it has proven to be a dynamic, reliable, safe and easy to drive car.

Pros and cons
  • Strong exterior
  • Comfortable premium cabin
  • Excellent handling
  • Durability of the main units
  • High flow on the highway

Top 2. Toyota Sienna

Rating (2022): 4.65
Accounted for 155 reviews from resources: Drome, Auto.Mail.ru
High security

This minivan has received a maximum 5-star safety rating in testing by the US Department of Executive Agency (NHTSA), one of the best results in the rating.

  • Average price: 5796000 rubles.
  • Country: Japan
  • Engine size: 3.5 L
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Fuel consumption, city / highway, l / 100 km: 13.1 / 11.2

The Japanese five-door minivan is an example of the optimal combination of high build quality, economy and unpretentiousness. Much attention in the production of this car was paid to safety during its operation, so even the basic versions have everything you need to protect the driver and passengers. Despite a fairly powerful engine that appeared in the latest generation of the model, fuel consumption has increased, but not critical for cars of this class. A reliable and modern car is picky about the quality of fuel, and the cost of repairs and maintenance will not disappoint the owners.

Pros and cons
  • high-torque motor
  • Soft work automatic transmission
  • Undemanding to fuel quality
  • High price
  • Expensive service

Top 1. Toyota Alphard

Rating (2022): 4.65
Accounted for 1108 reviews from resources: Drome, Reviewer
The most luxurious salon

The minivan offers premium cabin comfort. In terms of convenience and prestige, he has practically no rivals in the ranking.

  • Average price: 4637000 rubles.
  • Country: Japan
  • Engine size: 3.5 L
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Fuel consumption, city / highway, l / 100 km: 11.6 / 5.2

The third generation of the Japanese Toyota minivan, although it acquired larger dimensions than its predecessor, did not become less economical. Despite the impressive size and powerful engine, performance is more than modest. This is especially true for low fuel consumption. Advanced options make the car as comfortable as possible while driving, reliable and safe - advanced parking sensors, cruise control, a unique Start / Stop system, rain and light sensors, smart side mirrors and other equipment. The car will not require extra costs from the owner when buying a new Alphard for 6-7 years of daily operation.

Pros and cons
  • Many electronic systems
  • Spacious interior
  • High level of comfort
  • High price
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