Alphard/Vellfire AH20 Fuel Consumption

[Rumblestripe]

Trying to find real world fuel consumption figures for these as looking to get one as a "Day Van"

Apocryphally I hear that there isn't much to choose between the 2.4 four-pot and the 3.5 V6. is dat right? In terms of physics you have about two tonnes of vehicle to move so you will need a certain amount of energy to do so, in theory the difference should come down to how heavy your right foot is.

Also there is the 2.4 Hybrid. My experience of a Rav4 hybrid is that the hybrid helps with urban short haul journeys but make little to no difference on motorway trips. Same here?

Are both engines chain cam or belt? I think the 3.5 is a 7 or 6 speed twin clutch auto while the 2.4 is CVT. Is there much difference in reality?

Thanks for any help

[Rumblestripe]

Good idea, I'll give that a go.