2005 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2005 Cars

2005 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 Insight52 MPG 52 MPG
  2. 2Toyota Prius46 MPG 46 MPG
  3. 3Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG 41 MPG
  4. 4Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel35 MPG 35 MPG
  5. 5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel35 MPG 35 MPG
  6. 6Volkswagen Beetle Diesel35 MPG 35 MPG
  7. 7Honda Civic34 MPG 34 MPG
  8. 8Toyota Echo33 MPG 33 MPG
  9. 9Toyota Corolla31 MPG 31 MPG
  10. 10Scion xA30 MPG 30 MPG
  11. 11Pontiac Vibe29 MPG 29 MPG
  12. 12Toyota Matrix29 MPG 29 MPG
  13. 13Scion xB29 MPG 29 MPG
  14. 14Honda Accord Hybrid28 MPG 28 MPG
  15. 15Toyota Celica28 MPG 28 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Honda Insight Two-SeaterHybrid 52 MPG — $894
2Toyota Prius Midsize CarHybrid 46 MPG — $1,011
3Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
4Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 35 MPG — $1,586
5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 35 MPG — $1,586
6Volkswagen Beetle Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 35 MPG — $1,586
7Honda Civic Compact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
8Toyota Echo Compact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
9Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
10Scion xA Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
11Pontiac Vibe WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
12Toyota Matrix WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
13Scion xB WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
14Honda Accord Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
15Toyota Celica Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
16Hyundai Accent/Brio Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
17MINI Cooper Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $2,116
18Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
19Volkswagen Passat Diesel Midsize CarDiesel 27 MPG — $2,056
20Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel Midsize CarDiesel 27 MPG — $2,056
21Nissan Sentra Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
22Suzuki Swift Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
23Chevrolet Aveo Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
24Mazda 3 Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
25Pontiac Wave Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
26Chevrolet Cavalier Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
27Honda Accord Midsize CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
28Toyota MR2 Two-SeaterGas 26 MPG — $1,788
29Hyundai Elantra Midsize CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
30Pontiac Sunfire Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788

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