Most Fuel-Efficient Cars
Vehicles ranked by the lowest combined fuel consumption our sources publish. Figures are as listed by each source and test cycles differ between markets.
11,811 vehicles
- 2018 Mazda 2
Gasoline
1.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI) · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) - 2017 Jaguar XF
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) - 2017 Toyota Yaris
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 1.5L 4-cylinder · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) - 2017 Smart fortwo
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Electric
0.9L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · RWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km)
2017 Hyundai ElantraGasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)- 2017 Ford Fiesta
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.0L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) - 2017 Mazda 2
Gasoline
1.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI) · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km)
2016 Honda CivicSedan, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder, 1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · 158 hp (118 kW) · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)- 2016 Ford Fiesta
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.0L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km)
2016 BMW 3 SeriesSedan, Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; PHEV) · 255 hp (190 kW) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)- 2015 Audi A3
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged · Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) - 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI
Hatchback, Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel, Electric
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged · 241 hp (180 kW) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) - 2015 Ford Fiesta
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.0L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) - 2014 Nissan Versa
Gasoline
1.6L 4-cylinder · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) - 2014 Ford Fiesta
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.0L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) - 2013 Nissan Versa
Gasoline
1.6L 4-cylinder · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) - 2010 Lexus HS
Hybrid
2.4L 4-cylinder (Hybrid) · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) - 2005 Volkswagen Golf/GTI
Hatchback, Varies by configuration: Diesel, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.9L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 2.0L 4-cylinder, 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 2.8L 6-cylinder · 241 hp (180 kW) · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) - 2005 Volkswagen Beetle
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 2.0L 4-cylinder, 1.9L 4-cylinder turbocharged · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 1.9L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.5L 5-cylinder · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) - 1999 Suzuki SW
Gasoline
1.3L 4-cylinder · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) - 1998 Suzuki Swift
Gasoline
1.3L 4-cylinder · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) - 1997 Suzuki Swift
Gasoline
1.3L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) - 1996 Volkswagen Passat
Varies by configuration: Diesel, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.9L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((DSL,TRBO)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)