The ranking of Car and Driver is derived from our comprehensive instrument test data on hundreds of vehicle models every year, as well as the subjective feelings accumulated by senior editors during real road driving. When selecting the best station wagon, we referred to approximately 200 data points, covering aspects such as acceleration, handling, comfort, trunk space, fuel efficiency, cost performance and driving pleasure. We are strict about rankings because our goal is to give you a comprehensive understanding of the models you are interested in.