2002 rankings · Wagons

Most Fuel-Efficient 2002 Wagons, Ranked

We ranked all 5 EPA-rated 2002 wagons by what they cost to fuel. The Saturn LW leads at about $1,938 a year (24 MPG), while the Audi S6 is the most expensive to run at $3,950 (15 MPG). The median wagon costs $2,693 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 LW24 MPG $1,938
  2. 2Lexus RX18 MPG $2,583
  3. 3Volvo V4022 MPG $2,693
  4. 4Volvo V7021 MPG $2,821
  5. 5Audi S615 MPG $3,950

All 5 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Saturn LW Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
2Lexus RX Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
3Volvo V40 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
4Volvo V70 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
5Audi S6 Gas 15 MPG — $3,950

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