2000 rankings · Wagons

Most Fuel-Efficient 2000 Wagons, Ranked

We ranked all 8 EPA-rated 2000 wagons by what they cost to fuel. The Nissan Altra EV leads at about $1,080 a year (85 MPGe), while the Volvo V40 is the most expensive to run at $2,821 (21 MPG). The median wagon costs $2,325 a year to fuel. The class includes 1 electric and 0 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 8

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Nissan Altra EV85 MPGe $1,080
  2. 2Saturn SW27 MPG $1,722
  3. 3Saturn LW23 MPG $2,022
  4. 4Ford Taurus20 MPG $2,325
  5. 5Mercury Sable20 MPG $2,325
  6. 6Lexus RX19 MPG $2,447
  7. 7Volvo V7022 MPG $2,693
  8. 8Volvo V4021 MPG $2,821

All 8 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Nissan Altra EV Electric 85 MPGe 90 mi $1,080
2Saturn SW Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
3Saturn LW Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
4Ford Taurus Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
5Mercury Sable Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
6Lexus RX Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
7Volvo V70 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
8Volvo V40 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821

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