2020 rankings · Wagons
Most Fuel-Efficient 2020 Wagons, Ranked
We ranked all 14 EPA-rated 2020 wagons by what they cost to fuel. The Chevrolet Bolt EV leads at about $775 a year (118 MPGe), while the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the most expensive to run at $4,232 (14 MPG). The median wagon costs $1,525 a year to fuel. The class includes 3 electric and 3 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 14
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 14 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Electric | 118 MPGe | 259 mi | $775 |
| 2 | Kia Soul EV | Electric | 114 MPGe | 243 mi | $788 |
| 3 | Kia Niro EV | Electric | 112 MPGe | 239 mi | $810 |
| 4 | Kia Niro | Hybrid | 50 MPG | — | $930 |
| 5 | Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 105 MPGe + 46 MPG | 560 mi | $932 |
| 6 | Honda Fit | Gas | 36 MPG | — | $1,292 |
| 7 | Kia Soul | Gas | 31 MPG | — | $1,500 |
| 8 | Honda HR-V | Gas | 30 MPG | — | $1,550 |
| 9 | Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 69 MPGe + 30 MPG | 510 mi | $1,629 |
| 10 | Nissan Rogue Sport | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $1,661 |
| 11 | Nissan Murano | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 12 | Volvo V60 | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $2,194 |
| 13 | Volvo V90 | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $2,279 |
| 14 | Rolls-Royce Cullinan | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $4,232 |