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
- 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 1.8L 4-cylinder · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) 
2012 Hyundai ElantraGasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)- 2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI
Hatchback, Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 2.5L 5-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged · 241 hp (180 kW) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) - 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.5L 5-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 2.0L 4-cylinder · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) - 2012 Ford Escape
SUV, Varies by configuration: Hybrid, Flex fuel, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFV) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) 
2012 Mazda 3Sedan, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder (SIDI) · 190 hp (142 kW) · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)- 2012 Fiat 500
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder, 1.4L 4-cylinder (Cabrio model), 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) - 2012 Hyundai Accent
Gasoline
1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI) · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) - 2012 Audi A3
Wagon, Varies by configuration: Diesel, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) - 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder, 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) 
2012 MINI CooperHatchback, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · 201 hp (150 kW) · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)- 2011 Volkswagen Golf/GTI
Hatchback, Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.5L 5-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged · 241 hp (180 kW) · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) - 2011 Ford Escape
SUV, Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid, Flex fuel
Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFV) · Varies by configuration: FWD, 4WD, AWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) - 2011 Mercury Mariner
SUV, Varies by configuration: Flex fuel, Hybrid, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFV), 2.5L 4-cylinder · Varies by configuration: FWD, 4WD, AWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) - 2011 Hyundai Elantra
Wagon, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder, 1.8L 4-cylinder · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) - 2011 Mazda Tribute
SUV, Varies by configuration: Flex fuel, Gasoline, Hybrid
Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFV), 2.5L 4-cylinder · Varies by configuration: FWD, 4WD, AWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) - 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 2.5L 5-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) - 2011 Audi A3
Wagon, Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) - 2011 MINI Cooper
Hatchback, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · 201 hp (150 kW) · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) - 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder, 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) - 2010 Mercury Mariner
SUV, Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Flex fuel, Hybrid
Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFV) · Varies by configuration: FWD, 4WD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) - 2010 MINI Cooper
Hatchback, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged · 201 hp (150 kW) · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) - 2010 Audi A3
Wagon, Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) - 2010 Mazda Tribute
SUV, Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Flex fuel, Hybrid
Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFV) · Varies by configuration: FWD, 4WD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)