2009 rankings · Midsize Cars

Most Fuel-Efficient 2009 Midsize Cars, Ranked

We ranked all 43 EPA-rated 2009 midsize cars by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota Prius leads at about $1,011 a year (46 MPG), while the Bentley Continental Flying Spur is the most expensive to run at $4,938 (12 MPG). The median midsize car costs $2,214 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 6 hybrid or plug-in models.

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)
  1. 1Toyota Prius46 MPG $1,011
  2. 2Toyota Camry Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Nissan Altima Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Nissan Versa30 MPG $1,550
  5. 5Nissan Sentra29 MPG $1,603
  6. 6Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
  7. 7Saturn Aura Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
  8. 8Hyundai Elantra28 MPG $1,661
  9. 9Kia Spectra27 MPG $1,722
  10. 10Chevrolet Malibu26 MPG $1,788
  11. 11Saturn Aura26 MPG $1,788
  12. 12Toyota Camry25 MPG $1,860
  13. 13Kia Optima25 MPG $1,860
  14. 14Dodge Avenger24 MPG $1,938
  15. 15Mazda 624 MPG $1,938

All 43 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Prius Hybrid 46 MPG — $1,011
2Toyota Camry Hybrid Hybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
3Nissan Altima Hybrid Hybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
4Nissan Versa Gas 30 MPG — $1,550
5Nissan Sentra Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
6Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Hybrid 29 MPG — $1,603
7Saturn Aura Hybrid Hybrid 29 MPG — $1,603
8Hyundai Elantra Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
9Kia Spectra Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
10Chevrolet Malibu Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
11Saturn Aura Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
12Toyota Camry Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
13Kia Optima Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
14Dodge Avenger Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
15Mazda 6 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
16Mitsubishi Galant Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
17Ford Fusion Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
18Mercury Milan Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
19Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel Diesel 26 MPG — $2,135
20Saab 9-5 Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
21Cadillac CTS Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
22Buick Lacrosse/Allure Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
23Lincoln MKZ Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
24Volvo S80 Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
25Cadillac STS Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
26Volkswagen Passat Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
27Nissan Maxima Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
28Lexus ES Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
29Lexus GS Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
30Lexus LS Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
31BMW 5 Series Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
32Acura TL Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
33Audi A6 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
34Mazda Speed 3 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
35Lexus LS Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
36Mercedes-Benz E-Class Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
37Jaguar XF Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
38Acura RL Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
39Audi S6 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
40Audi S8 Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
41Cadillac STS-V Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
42Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Gas 12 MPG — $4,938
43Bentley Continental Flying Spur Gas 12 MPG — $4,938

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