If you’re a tradesman and are in the market for a van, then you’ll know that looking for a van with great fuel economy is going to be an important decision to make.
Confused.com has saved you the hours of research by revealing the most fuel-efficient diesel and petrol vans – helping you make the fewer trips to fill up and save you those all-important pounds!
Get more out of your fuel
How far can you get on a full tank of fuel? A key factor when buying a van is to find a model with good fuel economy to minimise running costs.
We’ve revealed the best fuel-efficient small petrol and diesel vans, as well as exploring electric alternatives to help you find the perfect vehicle for your needs.
The top 3 most fuel-efficient diesel and petrol vans
The Mercedes-Benz Citan is one of the most fuel-efficient vans across all fuel types – not just among diesel vans. Reaching 831 miles on a full tank, this diesel van can drive 220 miles further than the most fuel-efficient petrol van (611 miles).
At the other end of the scale, the Fiat Fiorino ranks poorly for fuel-efficiency. With an MPG of 43, this petrol van can drive up to 423 miles on a full tank.
The complete data
There are many vital factors beyond fuel-efficiency that influence your decision to buy a van – from the initial cost to the price of tax. However, is the extra cost worth the additional mileage?
If you’re looking to maximise your fuel economy, take a look at the table below to see the most fuel-efficient vans.
Electric Alternatives
Electric vans are often more expensive than your standard petrol or diesel vehicles. A recent survey found that 80% of respondents felt that the high cost is the most significant barrier to ownership.
With environmental concerns and current emission charges at the front of motorists’ minds, the government has launched a Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG), allowing drivers to get a discount on the price of brand new low-emission vehicles.
Van drivers looking to buy an electric vehicle can expect 20% off the purchase price, up to a maximum of £8,000 on the following vans:
The most fuel-efficient electric vans
If you’re thinking of going green, consider looking at the Iveco Daily Electric. Ranking on top for the most fuel-efficient electric van, the Iveco can drive up to 174 miles on a full charge and has a payload of up to 1,652kg.
In contrast, the Citroen Berlingo Electric is the least fuel-efficient electric van, driving only 68.4 miles on a full charge. The Citroen has a battery capacity of 22.5 kWh that takes over 6 hours to charge but is available on the PiCG scheme.
Also available on the scheme is the LDV EV80 and the Nissan E-NV200 which rank in 2nd and 3rd for most fuel-efficient electric vans.
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