The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars On The Market

As the government pounded out an ambitious new fuel-economy standard of 54.5 miles per gallon (mpg), proposed to kick in by 2025, automakers were working on the technology and designs that will make that fuel economy possible. The cars I will mention here reflect some of the ways that automakers are stretching gas mileage, with more small cars and greater use of hybrid, diesel, and electric powertrains.



Small Sedans (The Top 10)
  • Honda Civic Hybrid (40 mpg)
  • Volkswagen Jetta (34 mpg)
  • Toyota Corolla LE (32 mpg)
  • Hyundai Elantra GLS (29 mpg)
  • Mazda 3i Touring (28 mpg)
  • Kia Forte EX (28 mpg)
  • Ford Focus SE (28 mpg)
  • Nissan Sentra (27 mpg)
  • Chevrolet Cruze 1LT (1.4T) (26 mpg)
  • Chevrolet Cruze LS (1.8) (26 mpg)


Small Hatchbacks (The Top 4)
  • Toyota Prius Four (44 mpg)
  • Lexus CT 200h Premium (40 mpg)
  • Volkswagen Golf TDI (manual) (38 mpg)
  • Honda Insight EX (38 mpg)


Sporty Cars (The Top 3)
  • Honda CR-Z EX (35 mpg)
  • Mini Cooper (base) (33 mpg)
  • Scion tC (28 mpg)