1998 rankings · Wagons
Most Fuel-Efficient 1998 Wagons, Ranked
We ranked all 5 EPA-rated 1998 wagons by what they cost to fuel. The Saturn SW leads at about $1,722 a year (27 MPG), while the Volvo V90 is the most expensive to run at $3,292 (18 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 5
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 5 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturn SW | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $1,722 |
| 2 | Honda Odyssey | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 3 | Isuzu Oasis | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 4 | Volvo V70 | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 5 | Volvo V90 | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |