1st Place: 2006 Volvo V70 2.5T
Combined EPA Fuel Economy: 24
Powertrain: 2.5 liter, 5 cyl., 5-AT
Mid-size luxury wagons have enjoyed a recent resurgence in popularity, and the Volvo V70 has proven to be one of the sales leaders in the class, a favorite of families for its legacy of safety. But there’s another reason to choose the Volvo when shopping for a luxury wagon. When it comes to fuel economy, the V70 tops the field with a combined rating of 24 mpg.
| Runners-Up |
Make and Model |
Combined MPG |
Powertrain |
| 2nd Place |
BMW 530xi |
23 |
3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 6-AT |
| |
Volvo V70 2.5T AWD |
23 |
2.5 liter, 5 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Volvo V70 T5 |
23 |
2.4 liter, 5 cyl., 5-AT |
| 3rd Place |
Audi A6 3.2 Avant Quattro |
21 |
3.1 liter, 6 cyl., 6-AT |
| |
Mercedes E350 |
21 |
3.5 liter, 6 cyl., 7-AT |
| 4th Place |
Mercedes E350 4Matic |
20 |
3.5 liter, 6 cyl., 7-AT |
| |
Volvo V70R |
20 |
2.5 liter, 5 cyl., 6-AT |
| 5th Place |
Mercedes E500 |
17 |
5.8 liter, 8 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Mercedes E55 AMG |
17 |
5.4 liter, 8 cyl., 5-AT |
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