2001 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2001 Cars

2001 sedans, hatchbacks, coupes and wagons (not plug-in) with the best combined MPG.

Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.

Top 15

Combined MPG
  1. 1Honda Insight53 MPG 53 MPG
  2. 2Toyota Prius41 MPG 41 MPG
  3. 3Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG 38 MPG
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG 38 MPG
  5. 5Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG 38 MPG
  6. 6Honda Civic34 MPG 34 MPG
  7. 7Suzuki Swift34 MPG 34 MPG
  8. 8Toyota Echo32 MPG 32 MPG
  9. 9Toyota Corolla31 MPG 31 MPG
  10. 10Chevrolet Prizm31 MPG 31 MPG
  11. 11Mitsubishi Mirage30 MPG 30 MPG
  12. 12Saturn SC29 MPG 29 MPG
  13. 13Saturn SL29 MPG 29 MPG
  14. 14Suzuki Esteem29 MPG 29 MPG
  15. 15Toyota Celica28 MPG 28 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Honda Insight Two-SeaterHybrid 53 MPG — $877
2Toyota Prius Compact CarHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
3Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 38 MPG — $1,461
4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 38 MPG — $1,461
5Volkswagen Beetle Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 38 MPG — $1,461
6Honda Civic Compact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
7Suzuki Swift Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
8Toyota Echo Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
9Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
10Chevrolet Prizm Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
11Mitsubishi Mirage Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
12Saturn SC Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
13Saturn SL Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
14Suzuki Esteem Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
15Toyota Celica Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
16Chevrolet Metro Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
17Ford Focus Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
18Hyundai Accent/Brio Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
19Mazda Protege/Protege MPS Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
20Saturn SW WagonGas 27 MPG — $1,722
21Ford Escort Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
22Nissan Sentra Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
23Dodge Neon Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
24Plymouth Neon Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
25Daewoo Lanos Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
26Kia Rio Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
27Mazda 626 Midsize CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
28Honda Accord Midsize CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
29Hyundai Elantra Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
30Saturn L100/200 Midsize CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860

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