2015 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2015 Cars

2015 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 Accord Hybrid47 MPG 47 MPG
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid44 MPG 44 MPG
  5. 5Honda Civic Hybrid44 MPG 44 MPG
  6. 6Lexus CT42 MPG 42 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. 12Lincoln MKZ Hybrid40 MPG 40 MPG
  13. 13Mitsubishi Mirage39 MPG 39 MPG
  14. 14Ford C-MAX39 MPG 39 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
3Honda Accord Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 47 MPG — $989
4Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 44 MPG — $1,347
5Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 44 MPG — $1,057
6Lexus CT Compact CarHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
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
12Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
13Mitsubishi Mirage Compact CarGas 39 MPG — $1,192
14Ford C-MAX Large CarHybrid 39 MPG — $1,192
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
18BMW 3 Series Diesel Compact CarDiesel 36 MPG — $1,542
19Honda Fit WagonGas 36 MPG — $1,292
20smart fortwo Two-SeaterGas 36 MPG — $1,646
21Honda CR-Z Two-SeaterHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
22Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 35 MPG — $1,586
23Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 35 MPG — $1,586
24Audi A3 Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 35 MPG — $1,586
25Ford Fiesta Subcompact CarGas 35 MPG — $1,329
26Toyota Corolla Midsize CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
27Volkswagen Passat Diesel Midsize CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632
28Honda Civic Compact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
29Volkswagen Beetle Diesel Compact CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632
30Ford Focus Compact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368

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