2002 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2002 Cars

2002 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 Jetta Diesel39 MPG 39 MPG
  4. 4Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG 38 MPG
  5. 5Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG 38 MPG
  6. 6Honda Civic34 MPG 34 MPG
  7. 7Toyota Echo32 MPG 32 MPG
  8. 8Toyota Corolla31 MPG 31 MPG
  9. 9Chevrolet Prizm31 MPG 31 MPG
  10. 10Mitsubishi Mirage30 MPG 30 MPG
  11. 11Saturn SC29 MPG 29 MPG
  12. 12Saturn SL29 MPG 29 MPG
  13. 13Toyota Celica28 MPG 28 MPG
  14. 14Ford Focus28 MPG 28 MPG
  15. 15Hyundai Accent/Brio28 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 Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 39 MPG — $1,423
4Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 38 MPG — $1,461
5Volkswagen Beetle Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 38 MPG — $1,461
6Honda Civic Compact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
7Toyota Echo Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
8Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
9Chevrolet Prizm Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
10Mitsubishi Mirage Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
11Saturn SC Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
12Saturn SL Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
13Toyota Celica Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
14Ford Focus Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
15Hyundai Accent/Brio Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
16Nissan Sentra Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
17Dodge Neon Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
18Suzuki Esteem Subcompact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
19Ford Escort Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
20Daewoo Lanos Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
21Kia Rio Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
22Acura RSX Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
23Mitsubishi Lancer Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
24Suzuki Aerio Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
25Mazda 626 Midsize CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
26Chevrolet Cavalier Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
27Honda Accord Midsize CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
28Hyundai Elantra Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
29Pontiac Grand Am Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
30Pontiac Sunfire Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860

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