2012 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2012 Cars

2012 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 Prius c50 MPG 50 MPG
  2. 2Toyota Prius48 MPG 48 MPG
  3. 3Honda Civic Hybrid44 MPG 44 MPG
  4. 4Lexus CT42 MPG 42 MPG
  5. 5Honda Insight41 MPG 41 MPG
  6. 6Toyota Prius v41 MPG 41 MPG
  7. 7Toyota Camry Hybrid40 MPG 40 MPG
  8. 8Ford Fusion Hybrid38 MPG 38 MPG
  9. 9Lincoln MKZ Hybrid38 MPG 38 MPG
  10. 10Scion iQ37 MPG 37 MPG
  11. 11Hyundai Sonata Hybrid36 MPG 36 MPG
  12. 12Kia Optima Hybrid36 MPG 36 MPG
  13. 13smart fortwo36 MPG 36 MPG
  14. 14Honda CR-Z36 MPG 36 MPG
  15. 15Volkswagen Passat Diesel34 MPG 34 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Prius c Compact CarHybrid 50 MPG — $930
2Toyota Prius Midsize CarHybrid 48 MPG — $969
3Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 44 MPG — $1,057
4Lexus CT Compact CarHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
5Honda Insight Compact CarHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
6Toyota Prius v WagonHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
7Toyota Camry Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
8Ford Fusion Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
9Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
10Scion iQ Subcompact CarGas 37 MPG — $1,257
11Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
12Kia Optima Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
13smart fortwo Two-SeaterGas 36 MPG — $1,646
14Honda CR-Z Two-SeaterHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
15Volkswagen Passat Diesel Midsize CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632
16Lexus HS Compact CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
17Toyota Yaris Compact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
18Nissan Versa Compact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
19Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 32 MPG — $1,734
20Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 32 MPG — $1,734
21Honda Civic Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
22Hyundai Elantra Midsize CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
23Hyundai Accent Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
24Ford Focus Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
25Kia Rio Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
26MINI Cooper Two-SeaterGas 32 MPG — $1,852
27Mazda 3 Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
28Audi A3 Diesel WagonDiesel 32 MPG — $1,734
29Ford Fiesta Subcompact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
30Chevrolet Cruze Midsize CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453

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