2008 rankings · Wagons

Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Wagons, Ranked

We ranked all 11 EPA-rated 2008 wagons by what they cost to fuel. The Honda Fit leads at about $1,500 a year (31 MPG), while the Infiniti EX35 is the most expensive to run at $3,118 (19 MPG). The median wagon costs $1,938 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 11

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Honda Fit31 MPG $1,500
  2. 2Pontiac Vibe29 MPG $1,603
  3. 3Toyota Matrix29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Suzuki SX426 MPG $1,788
  5. 5Dodge Caliber26 MPG $1,788
  6. 6Scion xB24 MPG $1,938
  7. 7Kia Rondo22 MPG $2,114
  8. 8Audi A325 MPG $2,370
  9. 9Volvo V5023 MPG $2,576
  10. 10Volvo V7019 MPG $3,118
  11. 11Infiniti EX3519 MPG $3,118

All 11 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Honda Fit Gas 31 MPG — $1,500
2Pontiac Vibe Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
3Toyota Matrix Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
4Suzuki SX4 Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
5Dodge Caliber Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
6Scion xB Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
7Kia Rondo Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
8Audi A3 Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
9Volvo V50 Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
10Volvo V70 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
11Infiniti EX35 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118

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