2011 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2011 Cars

2011 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 Prius48 MPG 48 MPG
  2. 2Lexus CT42 MPG 42 MPG
  3. 3Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG 41 MPG
  4. 4Honda Insight40 MPG 40 MPG
  5. 5Ford Fusion Hybrid38 MPG 38 MPG
  6. 6Mercury Milan Hybrid38 MPG 38 MPG
  7. 7Lincoln MKZ Hybrid38 MPG 38 MPG
  8. 8Hyundai Sonata Hybrid36 MPG 36 MPG
  9. 9Kia Optima Hybrid36 MPG 36 MPG
  10. 10smart fortwo36 MPG 36 MPG
  11. 11Honda CR-Z36 MPG 36 MPG
  12. 12Scion iQ36 MPG 36 MPG
  13. 13Lexus HS34 MPG 34 MPG
  14. 14Toyota Camry Hybrid33 MPG 33 MPG
  15. 15Nissan Altima Hybrid33 MPG 33 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Prius Midsize CarHybrid 48 MPG — $969
2Lexus CT Compact CarHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
3Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
4Honda Insight Compact CarHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
5Ford Fusion Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
6Mercury Milan Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
7Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
8Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
9Kia Optima Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
10smart fortwo Two-SeaterGas 36 MPG — $1,646
11Honda CR-Z Two-SeaterHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
12Scion iQ Subcompact CarGas 36 MPG — $1,292
13Lexus HS Compact CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
14Toyota Camry Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 33 MPG — $1,409
15Nissan Altima Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 33 MPG — $1,409
16Ford Fiesta Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
17Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 32 MPG — $1,734
18Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 32 MPG — $1,734
19Hyundai Elantra Midsize CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
20MINI Cooper Subcompact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,852
21Audi A3 Diesel WagonDiesel 32 MPG — $1,734
22Chevrolet Cruze Midsize CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
23Toyota Yaris Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
24Honda Fit WagonGas 31 MPG — $1,500
25Mazda 2 Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
26Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
27Hyundai Accent Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
28Kia Rio Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
29Nissan Versa Midsize CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
30MINI Clubman Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,975

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