1985 rankings · Wagons

Most Fuel-Efficient 1985 Wagons, Ranked

We ranked all 15 EPA-rated 1985 wagons by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota Tercel leads at about $1,453 a year (32 MPG), while the Chevrolet Caprice Hybrid is the most expensive to run at $2,906 (16 MPG). The median wagon costs $2,135 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 1 hybrid or plug-in model.

Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.

Top 15

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Toyota Tercel32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Volkswagen Quantum25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Renault 18i/Wagon/Sportwagon23 MPG $2,022
  4. 4Buick Century Wagon22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser22 MPG $2,114
  6. 6Mitsubishi Space Wagon22 MPG $2,114
  7. 7Buick Century Wagon Diesel26 MPG $2,135
  8. 8Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Diesel26 MPG $2,135
  9. 9Chrysler Town and Country19 MPG $2,447
  10. 10Chevrolet Caprice Diesel21 MPG $2,643
  11. 11Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon Diesel21 MPG $2,643
  12. 12Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Diesel21 MPG $2,643
  13. 13Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon17 MPG $2,735
  14. 14Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser17 MPG $2,735
  15. 15Chevrolet Caprice Hybrid16 MPG $2,906

All 15 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Tercel Gas 32 MPG — $1,453
2Volkswagen Quantum Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
3Renault 18i/Wagon/Sportwagon Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
4Buick Century Wagon Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
5Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
6Mitsubishi Space Wagon Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
7Buick Century Wagon Diesel Diesel 26 MPG — $2,135
8Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Diesel Diesel 26 MPG — $2,135
9Chrysler Town and Country Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
10Chevrolet Caprice Diesel Diesel 21 MPG — $2,643
11Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon Diesel Diesel 21 MPG — $2,643
12Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Diesel Diesel 21 MPG — $2,643
13Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
14Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
15Chevrolet Caprice Hybrid Hybrid 16 MPG — $2,906

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