The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars

The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars Fuel economy is an important factor to consider when buying a new car, even when gas prices are down—they won’t stay that way forever. Many conventional cars today offer impressive fuel economy, especially in contrast to what you may be trading in. Further, alternative powertrains offer an increasing arrary of choices, with diesels, electrics, and hybrids each carry appeal for different drivers.   Measuring fuel economy is among our more than 50 tests we conduct on each car we purchase. Our fuel economy numbers are derived from a precision flow meter and are rounded to the nearest mile per gallon (mpg). CR’s overall mileage is calculated from equal portions of city and highway driving. The chart that follows features the most fuel-efficient cars currently sold that Consumer Reports has tested (see our list of the most fuel-efficient SUVs). Also see our Ratings comparison by category (available to online subscribers), which lists each vehicle’s overall mileage. Rank Make & model CR Overall MPG City MPG Highway MPG 1 BMW i3 Giga 139* 135* 141* 2 Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE 111* 104* 116* 3 Ford Focus Electric 107* 108* 107* 4 Nissan Leaf SL 106* 86* 118* 5 Chevrolet Volt 99* / 32** 76* / 23** 118* / 41** 6 Ford C-Max Energi 94* / 37** 87* / 36** 98* / 38** 7 Tesla Model S P85D 87* 64* 110* 8 Tesla Model S (base, 85kWh) 84* 65* 102* 9 Toyota Prius Four 44 32 55 10 Toyota Prius C Two 43 37 48 11 Toyota Prius V Three 41 33 47 12 Lexus CT 200h Premium 40 31 47 13 Honda Civic Hybrid 40 28 50 14 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE 39 35 41 15 Smart ForTwo Passion 39 30 44 16 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 38 32 43 17 Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE 37 35 38 18 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SE 37 29 45 19 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 37 28 47 20 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited 36 29 43 21 Lexus ES 300h 36 28 44 22 Honda CR-Z EX (MT) 35 26 45 23 Ford Fiesta SE (3-cyl., MT) 35 25 46 24 BMW 328d xDrive 35 24 49 25 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 34 29 38 26 Scion iQ 34 27 40 27 Fiat 500 Pop (MT) 34 25 42 28 Fiat 500 Sport (MT) 33 24 42 29 Honda Fit EX 33 24 42 30 Mazda3 i Touring sedan 33 23 45 31 Ford Fiesta SE sedan 33 22 45 * = MPGe ** = MPG on gas only When buying a car, in addition to research and reviews, Consumer Reports offers subscribers access to the Build & Buy Car Buying Service at no additional cost. Through this service, a nationwide network of about 10,000 participating dealers provide upfront pricing information and a certificate to receive guaranteed savings off MSRP (in most states). The pricing information and guaranteed savings includes eligible incentives. Consumer Reports subscribers have saved an average of $2,919 off MSRP with the Build & Buy Car Buying Service. Best and worst new cars See our best and worst section to help filter down your purchase considerations including best new cars under $25K, best and worst new car values, and most fun to drive. Plus, check out our guide to fuel economy for gas saving tips. Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Copyright © 2006-2015 Consumers Union of U.S.

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