2010 rankings · Wagons

Most Fuel-Efficient 2010 Wagons, Ranked

We ranked all 13 EPA-rated 2010 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 $1,788 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 13

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Honda Fit31 MPG $1,500
  2. 2Nissan Cube29 MPG $1,603
  3. 3Pontiac Vibe28 MPG $1,661
  4. 4Toyota Matrix28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Kia Soul28 MPG $1,661
  6. 6Audi A3 Diesel32 MPG $1,734
  7. 7Dodge Caliber26 MPG $1,788
  8. 8Scion xB24 MPG $1,938
  9. 9Volvo V5024 MPG $1,938
  10. 10Kia Rondo22 MPG $2,114
  11. 11Volvo V7021 MPG $2,214
  12. 12Audi A324 MPG $2,469
  13. 13Infiniti EX3519 MPG $3,118

All 13 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Honda Fit Gas 31 MPG — $1,500
2Nissan Cube Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
3Pontiac Vibe Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
4Toyota Matrix Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
5Kia Soul Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
6Audi A3 Diesel Diesel 32 MPG — $1,734
7Dodge Caliber Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
8Scion xB Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
9Volvo V50 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
10Kia Rondo Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
11Volvo V70 Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
12Audi A3 Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
13Infiniti EX35 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118

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