
Station wagons
With a long roof, four passenger doors, and a relatively upright hatch, wagons provide plenty of space and style.
If you're consider a smaller crossover but interested in a lower ride, consider a wagon for your next vehicle.

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Popular wagons and hatchbacks
All-wheel drive wagons
Enjoy a balance of all-weather capability and ample space
75.6 cu.ft. max cargo space (2023) 26 city, 32 highway MPG (2023) Prices range from $14k-$48k

60.5 cu.ft. max cargo space (2022) 22 city, 31 highway MPG (2022) Prices range from $20k-$55k

58.5 cu.ft. max cargo space (2023) 24 city, 30 highway MPG (2022) Prices range from $20k-$47k

73.5 cu.ft. max cargo space (2020) 21 city, 29 highway MPG (2020) Prices range from $22k-$35k

Hatchbacks
Enjoy a balance of all-weather capability and ample space
28 city, 36 highway (2023) Prices range from $17k-$30k

33 city, 40 highway (2020) Prices range from $11k-$28k

28 city, 37 highway (2023) Prices range from $11k-$35k

24 city, 34 highway (2023) Prices range from $15k-$40k

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FAQs about station wagons
The definition of a station wagon is a bit murky and they come in a few different flavors. The Subaru Outback is a wagon that also comes with a load of ground clearance for light off-roading, while the Volvo V90 Cross Country is a more classic wagon with a low ride height, large trunk and fifth door to access it.
Wagons can, at times, be confused with crossovers. The most noticeable difference, generally, is the wagon's sloping roof and lower ride height. SUVs, particularly those with all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, are often built to do some manner of off-roading, while wagons are typically people haulers. So while the Chevrolet Suburban has been referred to as a wagon in the past, it doesn't mesh with the style of a typical wagon.
You can think of wagons as stretched out hatchbacks; or of hatchbacks as scrunched up wagons. They typically have a large trunk opening, referred to as a hatch, liftback, or fifth-door, but wagons are generally more than 20 inches longer than hatchbacks. A wagon's length gives it the sleek proportions that differentiate it from other vehicle types.
A hot hatch is essentially a sporty hatchback. Examples include the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Hyundai Veloster N. If you're looking for the increased storage of a hatchback without compromising on spirited driving, this category is for you.
Yes, but they're an endangered species thanks to increased competition from SUVs. You won't find manufacturers referring to them as station wagons anymore; they're simply "wagons." The Mercedes-Benz E Class and Audi A6 are examples of modern wagons.
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