1992 rankings · Wagons
Most Fuel-Efficient 1992 Wagons, Ranked
We ranked all 11 EPA-rated 1992 wagons by what they cost to fuel. The Eagle Summit leads at about $1,603 a year (29 MPG), while the J.K. Motors Merc Benz 300TE is the most expensive to run at $3,100 (15 MPG). The median wagon costs $2,583 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 2 hybrid or plug-in models.
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 11
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 11 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle Summit | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $1,603 |
| 2 | Plymouth Colt | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $1,603 |
| 3 | Mitsubishi Expo | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 4 | Buick Century Wagon | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 5 | Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 6 | Buick Roadmaster Hybrid | Hybrid | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 7 | Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 8 | Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Hybrid | Hybrid | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 9 | Peugeot 505 | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 10 | J.K. Motors 300TE Merc Benz | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 11 | J.K. Motors Merc Benz 300TE | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |