2016 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2016 Cars

2016 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 Prius56 MPG 56 MPG
  2. 2Toyota Prius c50 MPG 50 MPG
  3. 3Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid46 MPG 46 MPG
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid44 MPG 44 MPG
  5. 5Lexus CT42 MPG 42 MPG
  6. 6Hyundai Sonata Hybrid41 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. 12Lincoln MKZ Hybrid40 MPG 40 MPG
  13. 13Ford C-MAX39 MPG 39 MPG
  14. 14Kia Optima Hybrid37 MPG 37 MPG
  15. 15Honda Fit36 MPG 36 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Prius Midsize CarHybrid 56 MPG — $830
2Toyota Prius c Compact CarHybrid 50 MPG — $930
3Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 46 MPG — $1,011
4Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 44 MPG — $1,347
5Lexus CT Compact CarHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
6Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Midsize 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
12Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
13Ford C-MAX Large CarHybrid 39 MPG — $1,192
14Kia Optima Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 37 MPG — $1,257
15Honda Fit WagonGas 36 MPG — $1,292
16Mazda 2 Compact CarGas 36 MPG — $1,292
17Honda CR-Z Two-SeaterHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
18Scion iA Subcompact CarGas 36 MPG — $1,292
19BMW 3 Series Diesel Compact CarDiesel 35 MPG — $1,586
20Honda Civic Compact CarGas 35 MPG — $1,329
21smart fortwo Two-SeaterGas 35 MPG — $1,693
22Ford Fiesta Subcompact CarGas 35 MPG — $1,329
23Toyota Corolla Midsize CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
24Ford Focus Compact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
25Nissan Versa Compact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
26Chevrolet Cruze Midsize CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
27Fiat 500 Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,743
28Chevrolet Spark Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
29Volkswagen Jetta Compact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
30Nissan Sentra Midsize CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409

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