2006 rankings · Wagons
Most Fuel-Efficient 2006 Wagons, Ranked
We ranked all 8 EPA-rated 2006 wagons by what they cost to fuel. The Pontiac Vibe leads at about $1,603 a year (29 MPG), while the Volvo V70 is the most expensive to run at $2,693 (22 MPG). The median wagon costs $2,114 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 8
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 8 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pontiac Vibe | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $1,603 |
| 2 | Toyota Matrix | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $1,603 |
| 3 | Scion xB | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $1,661 |
| 4 | Saab 9-2 | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 5 | Mazda 5 | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 6 | Audi A3 | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |
| 7 | Volvo V50 | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 8 | Volvo V70 | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,693 |