The 133 Most Fuel Efficient Cars for 2010

Once again, it's time to list the most fuel efficient cars, trucks (if there were any), SUVs, station wagons, sedans, hatchbacks, coupes...

Once again, it's time to list the most fuel efficient cars, trucks (if there were any), SUVs, station wagons, sedans, hatchbacks, coupes, etc...  In the past, I've created lists for the most fuel efficient cars for 20092008, 2007, 2006, and 2005. As with those previous lists, I rank the vehicles based on their combined miles per gallon (45% highway and 55% city).

Not surprisingly, the top four spots are taken by hybrids, but diesel engines are filling quite a bit of the top rankings.  Oil burners have better gas mileage (mpg), but oil burners are expensive to buy, just like hybrids.  Also, diesel still costs more to purchase (for now).

Smaller cars tend to rank higher, as do stick shifts.  Note that types of engines (4-cylinder vs. 6-cylinder or stick vs. manual) makes a big difference in fuel economy.  The list of vehicles shows the make, model and engine type.  So keep that in mind when you see the Golf or Jetta for what seems like the tenth time.

The list of top gas mileage vehicles is longer this year, with 133 models qualifying.  To qualify for my list, you need to get over 25 mpg.  If you notice a model missing from the list of most fuel efficient vehicles, please let me know in the comments.  I'll make the fix ASAP. 





MPG
Ranking
Category
Vehicle
City
Highway
Combined
1
Family Sedan
Toyota Prius 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
51
48
50
2
Small Car
Honda Insight 4 cyl, 1.3 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
40
43
41
3
Family Sedan
Ford Fusion Hybrid FWD 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
41
36
39
3
Family Sedan
Mercury Milan Hybrid FWD 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
41
36
39
4
Small Car
Chevrolet Cobalt XFE Coupe 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
35
37
36
5
Small Car
Volkswagen Jetta 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (S6), Diesel
30
42
35
5
Hatchback
Volkswagen Golf 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (S6), Diesel
30
42
35
5
Hatchback
Volkswagen Jetta 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (S6), Diesel
30
42
35
5
Station Wagons
Audi A3 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (S6), Diesel
30
42
35
5
Station Wagons
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (S6), Diesel
30
42
35
6
Small Car
Volkswagen Jetta 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 6-spd, Diesel
30
41
35
6
Hatchback
Volkswagen Golf 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 6-spd, Diesel
30
41
35
6
Hatchback
Volkswagen Jetta 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 6-spd, Diesel
30
41
35
6
Station Wagons
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 6-spd, Diesel
30
41
35
7
Upscale Sedan
 Lexus HS 250h 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
35
34
35
8
Family Sedan
Toyota Camry Hybrid 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Hybrid, Regular
33
34
33
9
SUV
 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
34
31
33
9
SUV
Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
34
31
33
9
SUV
Mercury Mariner Hybrid FWD 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
34
31
33
10
Small Car
Toyota Yaris 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
29
36
32
10
Hatchback
Toyota Yaris 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
29
36
32
11
Small Car
Toyota Yaris 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
29
35
32
11
Hatchback
Toyota Yaris 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
29
35
32
12
Small Car
Honda Fit 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Automatic 5-spd, Regular
28
35
31
12
Hatchback
Honda Fit 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Automatic 5-spd, Regular
28
35
31
13
Small Car
Hyundai Accent 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
27
36
31
13
Family Sedan
Kia Forte 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic 5-spd, Regular
27
36
31
14
Small Car
Hyundai Accent 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
28
34
31
15
Small Car
Chevrolet Aveo 5 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
27
35
31
15
Small Car
Chevrolet Aveo 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
27
35
31
15
Small Car
Pontiac G3 (5-Door) 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
27
35
31
15
Small Car
Pontiac G3 (3-Door) 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
27
35
31
15
Small Car
Suzuki Swift x 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
27
35
31
15
Hatchback
Chevrolet Aveo 5 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
27
35
31
15
Hatchback
Pontiac G3 (5-Door) 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
27
35
31
15
Hatchback
Pontiac G3 (3-Door) 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
27
35
31
15
Hatchback
Suzuki Swift x 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
27
35
31
16
Small Car
Pontiac G5 XFE 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
25
37
30
16
Small Car
Chevrolet Cobalt XFE Sedan 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
25
37
30
16
Coupe
 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE Coupe 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
25
37
30
17
SUV
Lexus RX 450h 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Automatic (S6), Hybrid, Premium
32
28
30
18
Small Car
Toyota Corolla 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
26
35
30
18
Family Sedan
Hyundai Elantra Blue 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
26
35
30
19
Small Car
Honda Fit 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Automatic (S5), Regular
27
33
30
19
Small Car
Scion xD 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
27
33
30
19
Small Car
Scion xD 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
27
33
30
19
Small Car
Honda Fit 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
27
33
30
19
Hatchback
Honda Fit 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Automatic (S5), Regular
27
33
30
19
Hatchback
Scion xD 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
27
33
30
19
Hatchback
Scion xD 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
27
33
30
19
Hatchback
Honda Fit 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
27
33
30
20
Small Car
Toyota Corolla 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
26
34
30
20
Small Car
Nissan Sentra 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
26
34
30
20
Family Sedan
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
26
34
30
20
Family Sedan
Hyundai Elantra 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
26
34
30
21
Small Car
Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
25
35
30
21
Small Car
Pontiac G5 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
25
35
30
21
Small Car
Pontiac G5 GT 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
25
35
30
21
Small Car
Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
25
35
30
21
Coupe
Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
25
35
30
22
SUV
Lexus RX 450h AWD 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Automatic (S6), Hybrid, Premium
30
28
29
23
Small Car
Chevrolet Aveo 5 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
25
34
29
23
Small Car
Chevrolet Aveo 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
25
34
29
23
Small Car
Pontiac G3 (5-Door) 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
25
34
29
23
Small Car
Pontiac G3 (3-Door) 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
25
34
29
23
Family Sedan
Hyundai Elantra 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
25
34
29
23
Family Sedan
Kia Forte 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
25
34
29
23
Family Sedan
Kia Forte 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
25
34
29
23
Hatchback
Chevrolet Aveo 5 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
25
34
29
23
Hatchback
Pontiac G3 (5-Door) 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
25
34
29
23
Hatchback
Pontiac G3 (3-Door) 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
25
34
29
24
Family Sedan
Ford Focus FWD 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
24
35
29
25
Station Wagons
Pontiac Vibe 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
26
32
29
25
Station Wagons
Toyota Matrix 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
26
32
29
26
SUV
Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
30
27
29
26
SUV
Mazda Tribute Hybrid 4WD 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
30
27
29
26
SUV
Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
30
27
29
27
Small Car
Mazda 3 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
25
33
29
28
Family Sedan
Ford Focus FWD 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
24
34
29
29
Station Wagons
Kia Soul 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
26
31
28
29
Station Wagons
Kia Soul 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
26
31
28
29
Station Wagons
Pontiac Vibe 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
26
31
28
30
Small Car
Suzuki SX4 Sedan 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
25
32
28
30
SUV
Saturn Vue Hybrid 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
25
32
28
31
Small Car
Mazda 3 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (S5), Regular
24
33
28
31
Small Car
Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
24
33
28
31
Small Car
Pontiac G5 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
24
33
28
31
Small Car
Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
24
33
28
31
Coupe
Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
24
33
28
32
Family Sedan
Ford Fusion S FWD 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic 6-spd, Regular
23
34
28
32
Family Sedan
Mercury Milan S 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic 6-spd, Regular
23
34
28
33
Station Wagons
Toyota Matrix 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
25
31
28
34
Small Car
Volkswagen GTI 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (S6), Premium
24
32
28
34
Small Car
Volkswagen Jetta 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (S6), Premium
24
32
28
34
Hatchback
Volkswagen GTI 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (S6), Premium
24
32
28
34
Hatchback
Volkswagen Jetta 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (S6), Premium
24
32
28
35
Small Car
Suzuki SX4 Sedan 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 6-spd, Regular
23
33
28
36
Small Car
Nissan Sentra 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 6-spd, Regular
24
31
27
37
Small Car
Pontiac G5 GT 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
23
32
27
37
Small Car
Suzuki SX4 Sport 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 6-spd, Regular
23
32
27
38
Family Sedan
Toyota Camry 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Manual 6-spd, Regular
22
33
27
38
Family Sedan
Chevrolet Malibu 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (S6), Regular
22
33
27
38
Family Sedan
Chevrolet Malibu 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (S6), FFV, Gasoline
22
33
27
38
Family Sedan
Saturn Aura 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (S6), FFV, Gasoline
22
33
27
38
Family Sedan
Saturn Aura 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (S6), Regular
22
33
27
38
Family Sedan
Pontiac G6 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (S6), Regular
22
33
27
38
Family Sedan
Pontiac G6 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (S6), FFV, Gasoline
22
33
27
38
Coupe
Pontiac G6 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (S6), Regular
22
33
27
38
Coupe
Pontiac G6 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (S6), FFV, Gasoline
22
33
27
39
Small Car
Suzuki Swift x 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
24
30
27
39
Small Car
Nissan Sentra 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
24
30
27
39
Hatchback
Suzuki Swift x 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
24
30
27
39
Station Wagons
Kia Soul 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
24
30
27
39
Station Wagons
Kia Soul 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
24
30
27
40
Family Sedan
Kia Forte 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 5-spd, Regular
23
31
27
40
Family Sedan
Subaru Legacy AWD 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
23
31
27
40
Family Sedan
Hyundai Elantra Touring 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
23
31
27
40
Hatchback
Dodge Caliber 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
23
31
27
40
Station Wagons
Dodge Caliber 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular
23
31
27
41
Family Sedan
Kia Forte 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Manual 6-spd, Regular
22
32
27
41
Family Sedan
Toyota Camry 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (S6), Regular
22
32
27
41
SUV
Chevrolet Equinox FWD 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 6-spd, Regular
22
32
27
41
SUV
GMC Terrain FWD 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 6-spd, Regular
22
32
27
41
SUV
Chevrolet HHR FWD 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd, FFV, Gasoline
22
32
27
41
SUV
Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd, FFV, Gasoline
22
32
27
42
Small Car
Mitsubishi Lancer 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
23
30
26
42
Small Car
Suzuki SX4 Sport 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
23
30
26
42
Small Car
Volkswagen Golf 5 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic 6-spd, Regular
23
30
26
42
Family Sedan
Hyundai Elantra Touring 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular
23
30
26
42
Upscale Sedan
Audi A4 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium
23
30
26
42
Hatchback
Volkswagen Golf 5 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic 6-spd, Regular
23
30
26
42
Coupe
Audi A5 Cabriolet 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium
23
30
26
42
Station Wagons
Suzuki SX4 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular
23
30
26


All the data comes from fueleconomy.gov.

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