2013 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2013 Cars

2013 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. 3Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid44 MPG 44 MPG
  4. 4Honda Civic Hybrid44 MPG 44 MPG
  5. 5Lexus CT42 MPG 42 MPG
  6. 6Honda Insight41 MPG 41 MPG
  7. 7Ford Fusion Hybrid41 MPG 41 MPG
  8. 8Toyota Prius v41 MPG 41 MPG
  9. 9Toyota Camry Hybrid40 MPG 40 MPG
  10. 10Lexus ES Hybrid40 MPG 40 MPG
  11. 11Toyota Avalon Hybrid40 MPG 40 MPG
  12. 12Ford C-MAX40 MPG 40 MPG
  13. 13Lincoln MKZ Hybrid38 MPG 38 MPG
  14. 14Acura ILX Hybrid38 MPG 38 MPG
  15. 15Hyundai Sonata Hybrid37 MPG 37 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Prius c Compact CarHybrid 50 MPG — $930
2Toyota Prius Midsize CarHybrid 48 MPG — $969
3Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 44 MPG — $1,347
4Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 44 MPG — $1,057
5Lexus CT Compact CarHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
6Honda Insight Compact CarHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
7Ford Fusion Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
8Toyota Prius v WagonHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
9Toyota Camry Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
10Lexus ES Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
11Toyota Avalon Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
12Ford C-MAX Large CarHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
13Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
14Acura ILX Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 38 MPG — $1,559
15Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 37 MPG — $1,257
16Kia Optima Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 37 MPG — $1,257
17Scion iQ Subcompact CarGas 37 MPG — $1,257
18smart fortwo Two-SeaterGas 36 MPG — $1,646
19Honda CR-Z Two-SeaterHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
20Nissan Versa Compact CarGas 35 MPG — $1,329
21Volkswagen Passat Diesel Midsize CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632
22Fiat 500 Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,743
23Chevrolet Spark Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
24Nissan Sentra Midsize CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
25Honda Civic Compact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
26Toyota Yaris Compact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
27Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 32 MPG — $1,734
28Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 32 MPG — $1,734
29Hyundai Elantra Midsize CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
30Hyundai Accent Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453

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