1996 rankings · Wagons
Most Fuel-Efficient 1996 Wagons, Ranked
We ranked all 7 EPA-rated 1996 wagons by what they cost to fuel. The Eagle Summit leads at about $1,500 a year (31 MPG), while the Isuzu Oasis is the most expensive to run at $2,447 (19 MPG). The median wagon costs $2,214 a year to fuel.
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 7
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 7 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle Summit | Gas | 31 MPG | — | $1,500 |
| 2 | Saturn SW | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $1,661 |
| 3 | Mercury Sable | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 4 | Buick Century Wagon | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 5 | Mitsubishi Expo | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 6 | Honda Odyssey | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 7 | Isuzu Oasis | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |