Rear-Wheel-Drive Wagons
The purist’s wagon: power to the back axle, engine up front, nothing dulling the steering. A shrinking list. Drivetrain data from the EPA. Full list in the Wagon Wiki.
Reading the table: Specs are for the representative volume trim of each generation unless noted. HP/Ton is computed (hp ÷ curb weight in US tons). Values marked ~ are approximate and pending verification against primary sources. Imports (never sold new in the US) are badged. See Sources & methodology below.
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BMW
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 525i Touring (E34) | 1992–1995 | 189 | 184 | ~3,627 | ~104.2 | ~8.7 | ~185.8 | ~55.8 | ~31 | 16 | 23 | 19 | RWD | 2.5L 6cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$39,000 | MotorWeek retro (via TestDriveJunkie)Honest John (E34) | |
 | 528i Touring (E39) | 1999–2003 | 193 | 207 | ~3,593 | ~107.4 | ~7.7 | ~188.0 | ~56.5 | ~33 | 16 | 24 | 19 | RWD | 2.8L 6cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$39,470 | C/D retro (via BMWBlog)BimmerLife retro road test | |
 | 328i Touring (E91) | 2006–2012 | 230 | 200 | ~3,571 | ~128.8 | 6.7 | ~178.2 | ~55.9 | ~25 | 17 | 26 | 20 | RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | ~$35,600 | BimmerLifeCurbside Classic |
Mercedes-Benz
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 300TE / E320 Wagon (S124) | 1990–1995 | 177 | ~188 | ~3,705 | ~95.5 | ~9.0 | ~188.2 | ~58.7 | ~42 | 15 | 19 | 16 | RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$52,000 | Curbside ClassicHagerty (W124) | |
 | E320 Wagon (S210) | 1998–2003 | 221 | 232 | ~3,757 | ~117.6 | ~7.9 | ~190.4 | ~59.3 | ~44 | 17 | 25 | 20 | RWD | 3.2L 6cyl | Automatic 5-spd | ~$47,000 | The Auto ChannelEdmunds | |
 | E55 AMG Wagon (S211) | 2005–2006 | 469 | 516 | ~4,270 | ~219.7 | ~4.5 | ~190.3 | ~58.4 | ~41 | 13 | 20 | 15 | RWD | 5.4L 8cyl supercharged | Automatic (S5) | ~$83,000 | The Truth About Carsautomobile-catalog specs |
Buick
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Estate Wagon (B-body) | 1990 | 140 | ~255 | ~4,300 | ~65.1 | ~13.0 | ~220.5 | ~59.3 | ~51 | 15 | 22 | 18 | RWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$17,940 | — | |
 | Roadmaster Estate Wagon | 1991–1996 | 260 | 330 | ~4,563 | ~114.0 | ~7.0 | ~217.3 | ~60.3 | ~55 | 15 | 23 | 18 | RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$27,000 | Motor1 retro reviewConsumer Guide |
Cadillac
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | CTS Sport Wagon | 2010–2014 | 304 | 273 | ~4,026 | ~151.0 | 7.2 (tested) | ~191.3 | ~59.1 | ~29 | 18 | 26 | 21 | RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | ~$39,830 | MotorWeekEdmunds track test | |
 | CTS-V Sport Wagon▲ best hp/ton | 2011–2014 | 556 | 551 | ~4,396 | ~253.0 | 4.7 (Edmunds, auto) | 191.3 | ~58.5 | ~29 | 18 | 26 | 21 | RWD | 6.2L 8cyl supercharged | Automatic (S6) | ~$63,215 | Edmunds |
Chevrolet
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Caprice Estate Wagon▲ best hp/ton | 1990–1996 | 260 | 330 | ~4,473 | ~116.3 | ~7.5 | ~217.3 | ~60.9 | ~55 | 15 | 23 | 18 | RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$22,000 | Curbside ClassicCurbside Classic COAL (LT1) |
Dodge
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Magnum R/T | 2005–2008 | 340 | 390 | ~4,260 | ~159.6 | 6.3 (MotorWeek) | ~197.7 | ~58.4 | — | ~15 | ~23 | ~18 | RWD | ~5.7L 8cyl | ~Automatic 5-spd | $29,995 | MotorWeekAuto123 | |
 | Magnum SRT8▲ best hp/ton | 2006–2008 | 425 | 420 | 4,268 | 199.2 | 4.7 (C/D) | 197.7 | 58.0 | — | ~13 | ~18 | ~15 | RWD | ~6.1L 8cyl | ~Automatic 5-spd | $37,995 | Autoweb first driveSupercars.net |
Ford
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Country Squire | 1990–1991 | 150 | 270 | ~4,070 | ~73.7 | ~11.0 | ~220.0 | ~57.0 | — | ~15 | ~22 | ~18 | RWD | ~5.0L 8cyl | ~Automatic 4-spd | ~$17,921 | Curbside Classic |
Lexus
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | IS300 SportCross | 2002–2005 | 215 | 218 | ~3,410 | ~126.1 | ~7.1 | ~176.6 | ~55.5 | — | ~16 | ~22 | ~18 | RWD | ~3.0L 6cyl | ~Automatic (S5) | ~$32,305 | MotorWeekForbes |
Mercury
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Colony Park | 1990–1991 | 150 | 270 | ~4,100 | ~73.2 | ~11.0 | ~218.0 | ~56.8 | — | ~15 | ~22 | ~18 | RWD | ~5.0L 8cyl | ~Automatic 4-spd | ~$18,700 | Curbside Classic |
Oldsmobile
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Custom Cruiser | 1990–1992 | 170 | ~255 | ~4,300 | ~79.1 | ~10.5 | ~217.2 | ~59.8 | ~55 | 15 | 23 | 18 | RWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$18,500 | — |
Peugeot
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 505 Wagon | 1990–1991 | 120 | ~135 | ~3,100 | ~77.4 | ~11.0 | ~187.0 | ~57.0 | ~54 | 16 | 20 | 18 | RWD | 2.2L 4cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$20,000 | — |
Volvo
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) | 240 Wagon | 1990–1993 | 114 | 136 | 3,051 | 74.7 | 10.1 | 190.7 | 57.5 | ~42 | 18 | 24 | 20 | RWD | 2.3L 4cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$17,215 | EdmundsConsumer Guide | |
.jpg) | 740 Wagon | 1990–1992 | 114 | 150 | 3,239 | 70.4 | ~11.5 | 188.4 | 56.5 | ~39 | 18 | 24 | 20 | RWD | 2.3L 4cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$21,365 | — | |
 | 940 Wagon | 1991–1995 | 162 | ~195 | 3,131 | 103.5 | ~9.0 | 189.3 | 56.5 | ~39 | 17 | 22 | 19 | RWD | 2.3L 4cyl turbo | Automatic 4-spd | ~$27,000 | — | |
 | 960 Wagon | 1992–1997 | 181 | ~197 | 3,547 | 102.1 | 8.9 | 191.4 | 57.6 | ~36 | 16 | 23 | 18 | RWD | 2.9L 6cyl | Automatic 4-spd | $34,655 | The Auto Channel | |
.jpg) | V90 (960-based) | 1997–1998 | 180 | 191 | ~3,547 | ~101.5 | ~9.0 | ~191.7 | ~57.6 | ~36 | 16 | 23 | 18 | RWD | 2.9L 6cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$36,000 | — |
Sources & Methodology
- 1 Fuel economy, engine, transmission, drivetrain and cargo volume come from the U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (fueleconomy.gov). MPG is the median across a generation’s trims and model years, so a specific trim may differ. Cargo is EPA luggage volume, which uses a different standard than the manufacturer’s brochure figure.
- 2 Horsepower, torque, weight, length, height and launch MSRP come from manufacturer specifications, cross-referenced with model documentation. Values marked ~ are approximate and still being verified against primary sources.
- 3 0–60 mph times combine manufacturer figures and independent instrumented tests, and are marked ~ where not yet verified.
- 4 Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under free licenses (public domain, CC0, CC BY or CC BY-SA); click any photo to open its Commons source page with the photographer credit and license. Review links point to the original publication.
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