2001 rankings · Wagons

Most Fuel-Efficient 2001 Wagons, Ranked

We ranked all 5 EPA-rated 2001 wagons by what they cost to fuel. The Saturn SW leads at about $1,722 a year (27 MPG), while the Volvo V70 is the most expensive to run at $2,821 (21 MPG). The median wagon costs $2,576 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)
  1. 1Saturn SW27 MPG $1,722
  2. 2Saturn LW24 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Volvo V4023 MPG $2,576
  4. 4Lexus RX18 MPG $2,583
  5. 5Volvo V7021 MPG $2,821

All 5 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Saturn SW Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
2Saturn LW Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
3Volvo V40 Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
4Lexus RX Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
5Volvo V70 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821

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