2021 rankings · Wagons

Most Fuel-Efficient 2021 Wagons, Ranked

We ranked all 14 EPA-rated 2021 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)
  1. 1Chevrolet Bolt EV118 MPGe $775
  2. 2Kia Niro EV112 MPGe $810
  3. 3Ford Mustang Mach-E101 MPGe $899
  4. 4Kia Niro50 MPG $930
  5. 5Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid105 MPGe + 46 MPG $932
  6. 6Subaru Impreza32 MPG $1,453
  7. 7Kia Soul31 MPG $1,500
  8. 8Honda HR-V30 MPG $1,550
  9. 9Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid69 MPGe + 30 MPG $1,629
  10. 10Nissan Rogue Sport28 MPG $1,661
  11. 11Nissan Murano23 MPG $2,022
  12. 12Volvo V6027 MPG $2,194
  13. 13Volvo V9026 MPG $2,279
  14. 14Rolls-Royce Cullinan14 MPG $4,232

All 14 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric 118 MPGe 259 mi $775
2Kia Niro EV Electric 112 MPGe 239 mi $810
3Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric 101 MPGe 305 mi $899
4Kia Niro Hybrid 50 MPG — $930
5Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 105 MPGe + 46 MPG 560 mi $932
6Subaru Impreza Gas 32 MPG — $1,453
7Kia Soul Gas 31 MPG — $1,500
8Honda HR-V Gas 30 MPG — $1,550
9Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 69 MPGe + 30 MPG 510 mi $1,629
10Nissan Rogue Sport Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
11Nissan Murano Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
12Volvo V60 Gas 27 MPG — $2,194
13Volvo V90 Gas 26 MPG — $2,279
14Rolls-Royce Cullinan Gas 14 MPG — $4,232

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