2012 rankings · Wagons
Most Fuel-Efficient 2012 Wagons, Ranked
We ranked all 12 EPA-rated 2012 wagons by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota Prius v leads at about $1,134 a year (41 MPG), while the Infiniti EX35 is the most expensive to run at $2,962 (20 MPG). The median wagon costs $1,728 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 1 hybrid or plug-in model.
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 12
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 12 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Prius v | Hybrid | 41 MPG | — | $1,134 |
| 2 | Honda Fit | Gas | 31 MPG | — | $1,500 |
| 3 | Toyota Matrix | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $1,603 |
| 4 | Kia Soul | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $1,661 |
| 5 | Nissan Cube | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $1,661 |
| 6 | Dodge Caliber | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $1,722 |
| 7 | Audi A3 Diesel | Diesel | 32 MPG | — | $1,734 |
| 8 | Scion xB | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 9 | Nissan Juke | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $2,043 |
| 10 | Kia Rondo | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 11 | Audi A3 | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $2,469 |
| 12 | Infiniti EX35 | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,962 |