2016 rankings · Wagons
Most Fuel-Efficient 2016 Wagons, Ranked
We ranked all 11 EPA-rated 2016 wagons by what they cost to fuel. The Kia Soul EV leads at about $864 a year (105 MPGe), while the Infiniti QX50 is the most expensive to run at $2,962 (20 MPG). The median wagon costs $1,722 a year to fuel. The class includes 1 electric and 2 hybrid or plug-in models.
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)All 11 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia Soul EV | Electric | 105 MPGe | 93 mi | $864 |
| 2 | Toyota Prius v | Hybrid | 41 MPG | — | $1,134 |
| 3 | Honda Fit | Gas | 36 MPG | — | $1,292 |
| 4 | Nissan Murano Hybrid | Hybrid | 29 MPG | — | $1,603 |
| 5 | Volvo V60 | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $1,603 |
| 6 | Kia Soul | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $1,722 |
| 7 | Nissan Murano | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 8 | Nissan Juke | Gas | 30 MPG | — | $1,975 |
| 9 | Fiat 500 L | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $2,116 |
| 10 | Audi Allroad | Flex-fuel | 24 MPG | — | $2,469 |
| 11 | Infiniti QX50 | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,962 |