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
- 1989 Ford Escort
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.9L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.9L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (SPFI)), 1.9L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)) · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) - 1988 Ford Escort
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.9L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.9L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (SPFI)) · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) - 1987 Renault Alliance/Encore
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.7L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (SPFI)), 1.4L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (SPFI)) · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) - 1987 Isuzu Pickup
Pickup, Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 1.9L 4-cylinder, 1.9L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.2L 4-cylinder ((NO-CAT)), 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT)), 2.3L 4-cylinder, 2.3L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) - 1986 Isuzu Pickup
Pickup, Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 1.9L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.9L 4-cylinder, 2.2L 4-cylinder ((NO-CAT)), 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT)), 2.3L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.3L 4-cylinder · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) - 1986 Toyota Tercel
Gasoline
1.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) - 1985 Isuzu Pickup
Pickup, Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 2.2L 4-cylinder (CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.2L 4-cylinder · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) - 1985 Renault Alliance/Encore
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.7L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) - 1985 Toyota Tercel
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 1.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) - 1984 Toyota Tercel
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model)
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)
1984 Toyota CamrySedan, Varies by configuration: Diesel, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder ((DSL,TRBO)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model) · 225 hp (168 kW) · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)- 1984 Renault Alliance/Encore
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.4L 4-cylinder ((FFS,MPFI) CA model), 1.4L 4-cylinder ((FFS,SPFI) CA model)
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)
2025 MG MG HSSUV, Gasoline
1.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged · 168 hp (125 kW) · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km)
2025 BYD Shark 6Pickup, Plug-in hybrid
1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged hybrid · 430 hp (321 kW) · AWD
31 mpg (7.5 L/100 km)
2027 MINI CooperHatchback, Gasoline
2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI) · 201 hp (150 kW) · FWD
31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)
2027 Hyundai VenueSUV, Gasoline
1.6L 4-cylinder · FWD
31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)
2026 Hyundai VenueSUV, Gasoline
1.6L 4-cylinder · FWD
31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)
2027 BMW 4 SeriesHybrid
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)
2027 Nissan KicksSUV, Gasoline
2.0L 4-cylinder (SIDI) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)
2027 BMW 2 SeriesVaries by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD, RWD
31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)
2027 Hyundai KonaSUV, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)
2027 BMW 5 SeriesVaries by configuration: Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI; PHEV) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)
2026 Nissan KicksSUV, Gasoline
2.0L 4-cylinder (SIDI) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)
2026 BMW 3 SeriesSedan, Hybrid
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid) · 255 hp (190 kW) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km)