Ram C/V vs Toyota Sienna

The Toyota Sienna is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 36 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Ram C/V, a 15 mpg advantage and costs about $1,250 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Toyota Sienna leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2015

Ram C/V

Minivan - 2WD · 2 configurations

21mpg combined (best)
All Ram C/V specs

2015–2026

Toyota Sienna

Minivan - 2WD · 24 configurations

36mpg combined (best)
All Toyota Sienna specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricRam C/VToyota Sienna
Best combined MPG21 mpg36 mpg
Best city MPG18 mpg36 mpg
Best highway MPG26 mpg36 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,950$1,700
Lowest CO2 output433 g/mi246 g/mi
Engines offered3.6, FFVSIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, 3.5
TransmissionsAutomatic 6-spdAutomatic (AV-S6), Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6)
DrivetrainsFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesRegular, Gasoline or E85Regular
EPA classMinivan - 2WDMinivan - 2WD
Years covered2015–20152015–2026
Configurations on record224

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

C/V vs Sienna: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Ram C/V or the Toyota Sienna?

The Toyota Sienna is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 36 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Ram C/V, a 15 mpg advantage and costs about $1,250 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Toyota Sienna runs about $1,700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,950 for the Ram C/V — a difference of roughly $1,250 per year.

What engines do the C/V and Sienna offer?

Ram C/V: 3.6, FFV. Toyota Sienna: SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, 3.5.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Ram C/V and the Toyota Sienna as Minivan - 2WD, so they compete directly.

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