2018 rankings · Wagons
Most Fuel-Efficient 2018 Wagons, Ranked
We ranked all 12 EPA-rated 2018 wagons by what they cost to fuel. The Chevrolet Bolt EV leads at about $764 a year (119 MPGe), while the Fiat 500 L is the most expensive to run at $2,370 (25 MPG). The median wagon costs $1,552 a year to fuel. The class includes 2 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 12
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 12 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Electric | 119 MPGe | 238 mi | $764 |
| 2 | Kia Soul EV | Electric | 108 MPGe | 111 mi | $842 |
| 3 | Kia Niro | Hybrid | 50 MPG | — | $930 |
| 4 | Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 105 MPGe + 46 MPG | 560 mi | $932 |
| 5 | Honda Fit | Gas | 36 MPG | — | $1,292 |
| 6 | Honda HR-V | Gas | 31 MPG | — | $1,500 |
| 7 | Volvo V60 | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $1,603 |
| 8 | Kia Soul | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $1,661 |
| 9 | Nissan Murano | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 10 | Volvo V90 | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $2,194 |
| 11 | Audi Allroad | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |
| 12 | Fiat 500 L | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |