The Un-Wagon Wagons

BY THE NUMBERS


Audi A4 Avant Quattro
As-tested price: $40,530

Engine: 220-hp dohc V6

0-60mph: 7.8 seconds

EPA fuel economy (ciy/ highway): 17 city/ 25 highway

EPA emissions rating*: 7

Cargo room (in diaper bags): 40.0

PopSci Power Rating**: 16.91


BMW 325ix
As-tested price: $36,140

Engine: 184-hp dohc inline 6

0-60mph: 9.0 seconds

EPA fuel economy (ciy/ highway): 18 city/ 25 highway

EPA emissions rating*: 6

Cargo room (in diaper bags): 39.0

PopSci Power Rating**: 20.73


Lexus IS300 SportCross

As-tested price: $38,474

Engine: 215-hp dohc inline 6

0-60mph: 7.4 seconds

EPA fuel economy (ciy/ highway): 18 city/ 25 highway

EPA emissions rating*: 6

Cargo room (in diaper bags): 31.0

PopSci Power Rating**: 15.64


Mercedes C320

As-tested price: $44,860

Engine: 215-hp sohc V6

0-60mph: 7.0 seconds

EPA fuel economy (ciy/ highway): 19 city/ 25 highway

EPA emissions rating*: 6

Cargo room (in diaper bags): 36.0

PopSci Power Rating**: 15.81

* www.epa.gov/greenvehicles; vehicles scored 1 to 10 (best)
** Weight divided by torque; lower is better