New research has revealed the Vauxhall Corsavan to be the most fuel-efficient van for tradespeople when it comes to fuel. The diesel model costs just £13,875, boasts 86 MPG and will take you 847 miles on one tank.

The van that covers the most miles on a full tank in the data is the Citroen Dispatch – reaching close to 968 miles on a full tank.
This is according to new research by Toolstation, who analysed the fuel-efficiency of some of the most popular petrol and diesel vans on the market. Electric alternatives have also been analysed for their distance on one full charge for those who are looking to drive green.

The top five most fuel-efficient diesel vans

Diesel vans are also far more common than petrol vans as they offer a much more fuel-efficient drive, essential for larger makes and models.

Taking the top spot is the Vauxhall Corsavan, travelling as far as 847 miles on a full tank – that’s equivalent to driving from London to Manchester and back twice. The diesel model also boasts the cheapest cost to purchase from new at £13,875 – so it’s perfect for those on a budget.

This van is on the smaller side, so while it’s a perfect run-around van, it may be less suitable for tradesmen carrying hefty cargo. 

A larger alternative is the Peugeot Partner which ranks second overall in our list. This van will cost £15,825 to purchase from new and £290 per year in road tax. The distance on a full tank for the Partner is also one of the longest in the data at 884 miles.

In fact, the only van to beat this distance is the Citroen Dispatch (ranking third overall) which will return a total of 968 miles on a full tank. It does cost a little more, coming in at £20,495 from new, but thanks to its fuel-efficiency, many may deem it worth the extra investment.