2006 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2006 Cars

2006 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 Hybrid42 MPG 42 MPG
  4. 4Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel34 MPG 34 MPG
  5. 5Volkswagen Beetle Diesel34 MPG 34 MPG
  6. 6Volkswagen Jetta Diesel33 MPG 33 MPG
  7. 7Toyota Corolla31 MPG 31 MPG
  8. 8Honda Civic30 MPG 30 MPG
  9. 9Scion xA30 MPG 30 MPG
  10. 10Hyundai Accent29 MPG 29 MPG
  11. 11Kia Rio29 MPG 29 MPG
  12. 12Pontiac Vibe29 MPG 29 MPG
  13. 13Toyota Matrix29 MPG 29 MPG
  14. 14MINI Cooper28 MPG 28 MPG
  15. 15Scion xB28 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 42 MPG — $1,107
4Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632
5Volkswagen Beetle Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632
6Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 33 MPG — $1,682
7Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
8Honda Civic Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
9Scion xA Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
10Hyundai Accent Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
11Kia Rio Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
12Pontiac Vibe WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
13Toyota Matrix WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
14MINI Cooper Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $2,116
15Scion xB WagonGas 28 MPG — $1,661
16Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel Midsize CarDiesel 27 MPG — $2,056
17Nissan Sentra Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
18Mazda 3 Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
19Honda Accord Midsize CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
20Suzuki Swift Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
21Hyundai Elantra Midsize CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
22Ford Focus Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
23Acura RSX Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
24Mitsubishi Lancer Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
25Saturn Ion Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
26Chevrolet Aveo Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
27Pontiac Wave Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
28Hyundai Sonata Large CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
29Toyota Camry Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
30Honda Accord Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 25 MPG — $1,860

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