2011 rankings

Cheapest 2011 Vehicles to Fuel

Every 2011 model ranked by estimated annual fuel cost: gas, hybrid, plug-in and electric.

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. 1BMW Active E102 MPGe $891
  2. 2Nissan Leaf99 MPGe $918
  3. 3Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
  4. 4smart fortwo EV87 MPGe $1,053
  5. 5Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
  6. 6Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  7. 7Honda Insight40 MPG $1,162
  8. 8Chevrolet Volt93 MPGe + 37 MPG $1,199
  9. 9Ford Fusion Hybrid38 MPG $1,224
  10. 10Mercury Milan Hybrid38 MPG $1,224
  11. 11Lincoln MKZ Hybrid38 MPG $1,224
  12. 12Hyundai Sonata Hybrid36 MPG $1,292
  13. 13Kia Optima Hybrid36 MPG $1,292
  14. 14Honda CR-Z36 MPG $1,292
  15. 15Scion iQ36 MPG $1,292

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1BMW Active E Subcompact CarElectric 102 MPGe 94 mi $891
2Nissan Leaf Midsize CarElectric 99 MPGe 73 mi $918
3Toyota Prius Midsize CarHybrid 48 MPG — $969
4smart fortwo EV Two-SeaterElectric 87 MPGe 63 mi $1,053
5Lexus CT Compact CarHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
6Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
7Honda Insight Compact CarHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
8Chevrolet Volt Compact CarPlug-in hybrid 93 MPGe + 37 MPG 380 mi $1,199
9Ford Fusion Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
10Mercury Milan Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
11Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
12Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
13Kia Optima Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
14Honda CR-Z Two-SeaterHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
15Scion iQ Subcompact CarGas 36 MPG — $1,292
16Lexus HS Compact CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
17Toyota Camry Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 33 MPG — $1,409
18Nissan Altima Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 33 MPG — $1,409
19Ford Fiesta Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
20Hyundai Elantra Midsize CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
21Ford Escape Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
22Mazda Tribute Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
23Mercury Mariner Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
24Chevrolet Cruze Midsize CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
25Toyota Yaris Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
26Honda Fit WagonGas 31 MPG — $1,500
27Mazda 2 Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
28Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
29Hyundai Accent Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
30Kia Rio Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550

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