2003 rankings · Wagons

Most Fuel-Efficient 2003 Wagons, Ranked

We ranked all 7 EPA-rated 2003 wagons by what they cost to fuel. The Pontiac Vibe leads at about $1,661 a year (28 MPG), while the Audi S6 is the most expensive to run at $3,950 (15 MPG). The median wagon costs $2,583 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)
  1. 1Pontiac Vibe28 MPG $1,661
  2. 2Toyota Matrix28 MPG $1,661
  3. 3Saturn LW24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Lexus RX18 MPG $2,583
  5. 5Volvo V7022 MPG $2,693
  6. 6Volvo V4022 MPG $2,693
  7. 7Audi S615 MPG $3,950

All 7 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Pontiac Vibe Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
2Toyota Matrix Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
3Saturn LW Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
4Lexus RX Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
5Volvo V70 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
6Volvo V40 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
7Audi S6 Gas 15 MPG — $3,950

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