2002 rankings · Midsize Cars
Most Fuel-Efficient 2002 Midsize Cars, Ranked
We ranked all 42 EPA-rated 2002 midsize cars by what they cost to fuel. The Mazda 626 leads at about $1,860 a year (25 MPG), while the Bentley Arnage is the most expensive to run at $5,386 (11 MPG). The median midsize car costs $2,447 a year to fuel.
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
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 42 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mazda 626 | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 2 | Honda Accord | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 3 | Saturn L100/200 | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 4 | Hyundai Sonata | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 5 | Nissan Altima | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 6 | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 7 | Saab 9-5 | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 8 | Buick Century | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 9 | Nissan Maxima | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 10 | Mercury Sable | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 11 | Pontiac Grand Prix | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 12 | Lexus ES | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 13 | Mitsubishi Galant | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 14 | Chevrolet Malibu | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 15 | Daewoo Leganza | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 16 | Oldsmobile Intrigue | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 17 | Kia Optima | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 18 | Saturn L300 | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 19 | Buick Regal | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 20 | Infiniti I35 | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 21 | Cadillac Eldorado | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 22 | Cadillac Seville | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 23 | Oldsmobile Aurora | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 24 | Hyundai XG | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 25 | Volkswagen Passat | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 26 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 27 | Acura TL | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 28 | Lexus LS | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $3,118 |
| 29 | Lexus GS | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $3,118 |
| 30 | Audi A6 | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $3,118 |
| 31 | Volvo S80 | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $3,118 |
| 32 | Lincoln LS | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $3,118 |
| 33 | Infiniti Q45 | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 34 | Mitsubishi Diamante | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 35 | Acura RL | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 36 | Jaguar Vanden Plas | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 37 | Audi A8 | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 38 | Jaguar S-type | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 39 | Jaguar Super V8 | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 40 | Audi S8 | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 41 | Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |
| 42 | Bentley Arnage | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $5,386 |