Eagle Summit Wagon
21 MPG The 1996 Eagle Summit Wagon is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (18.8 city / 24.3 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 714 gallons, $2286 a year in fuel, or $0.152 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1992–1996 run it averages 20.9 MPG, essentially flat across 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.119 | $1190 | $1786 | $2381 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.152 | $1524 | $2286 | $3048 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.190 | $1905 | $2857 | $3810 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.214 | $2143 | $3214 | $4286 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.238 | $2381 | $3571 | $4762 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 21 MPG | 18.8 | 24.3 | $2983 | 427 | 6 |
| 1995 | 21 MPG | 19 | 24.3 | $2983 | 427 | 6 |
| 1994 | 21 MPG | 19 | 24.3 | $2983 | 427 | 6 |
| 1993 | 20.8 MPG | 18.8 | 24.1 | $3013 | 430 | 8 |
| 1992 | 20.6 MPG | 18.5 | 23.8 | $3031 | 433 | 8 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 21 midsize-large station wagons models tracked here, the Eagle Summit Wagon ranks 4 on current figures, against a class average of 19.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon (21.5), Dodge Aries Wagon (23.3), Plymouth Reliant Wagon (23.3).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 427 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Eagle Summit Wagon get?
The 1996 Eagle Summit Wagon is rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA — 18.8 city and 24.3 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 20.9 MPG, ranging from 18 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Eagle Summit Wagon cost in fuel per year?
At 21 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 714 gallons — roughly $2286 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.152 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1996 model is $2983.
Has the Eagle Summit Wagon become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 21 MPG today against 20.6 in 1992 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Eagle Summit Wagon efficient for its class?
It ranks 4 of 21 in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 19.4 MPG. That is 1.6 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.