2010 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2010 Cars

2010 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. 1Toyota Prius50 MPG 50 MPG
  2. 2Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG 42 MPG
  3. 3Honda Insight41 MPG 41 MPG
  4. 4Ford Fusion Hybrid39 MPG 39 MPG
  5. 5Mercury Milan Hybrid39 MPG 39 MPG
  6. 6smart fortwo36 MPG 36 MPG
  7. 7Lexus HS35 MPG 35 MPG
  8. 8Toyota Camry Hybrid34 MPG 34 MPG
  9. 9Nissan Altima Hybrid34 MPG 34 MPG
  10. 10Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel32 MPG 32 MPG
  11. 11Volkswagen Jetta Diesel32 MPG 32 MPG
  12. 12MINI Cooper32 MPG 32 MPG
  13. 13Audi A3 Diesel32 MPG 32 MPG
  14. 14Toyota Yaris32 MPG 32 MPG
  15. 15Hyundai Accent31 MPG 31 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Prius Midsize CarHybrid 50 MPG — $930
2Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
3Honda Insight Compact CarHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
4Ford Fusion Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 39 MPG — $1,192
5Mercury Milan Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 39 MPG — $1,192
6smart fortwo Two-SeaterGas 36 MPG — $1,646
7Lexus HS Compact CarHybrid 35 MPG — $1,329
8Toyota Camry Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
9Nissan Altima Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
10Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 32 MPG — $1,734
11Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 32 MPG — $1,734
12MINI Cooper Subcompact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,852
13Audi A3 Diesel WagonDiesel 32 MPG — $1,734
14Toyota Yaris Subcompact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
15Hyundai Accent Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
16Kia Rio Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
17Honda Fit WagonGas 31 MPG — $1,500
18MINI Clubman Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,911
19Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
20Suzuki Swift Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
21Chevrolet Aveo Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
22Chevrolet Cobalt Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
23Pontiac G5 Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
24Nissan Versa Midsize CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
25Pontiac G3 Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
26Kia Forte Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
27Nissan Sentra Midsize CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
28Honda Civic Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
29Hyundai Elantra Midsize CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
30Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 29 MPG — $1,603

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