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RunCost
Shelf order · Midsize Cars

Most efficient
midsize cars

261 models ranked on the EPA's own combined figure — no manufacturer claims, no road tests, no paid placement. Topped by the Hyundai Ioniq Electric at 133 MPGe.

Ranked on the test sheet, best first

#ModelCombinedFuel/yrPer mileYears
1 Hyundai Ioniq Electric 133 MPGe$361 $0.0242017–2021
2 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD 128 MPGe$375 $0.0252019–2025
3 Nissan Leaf 112 MPGe$429 $0.0292011–2018
4 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD 111 MPGe$432 $0.0292021–2026
5 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo 81 MPGe$593 $0.0402021–2026
6 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo 80 MPGe$600 $0.0402021–2026
7 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo 78 MPGe$615 $0.0412021–2026
8 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo 77 MPGe$623 $0.0422021–2026
9 Honda Clarity FCV 68 MPG$706 $0.0472017–2021
10 Toyota Prius 57 MPG$842 $0.0562001–2026
11 Toyota Prius Eco 56 MPG$857 $0.0572016–2022
12 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue 54 MPG$889 $0.0592021–2026
13 Toyota Prius AWD 54 MPG$889 $0.0592019–2026
14 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid 52 MPG$923 $0.0622018–2022
15 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 52 MPG$923 $0.0622012–2024
16 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 50 MPG$960 $0.0642021–2026
17 Toyota Prius Prime 48 MPG$1000 $0.0672017–2024
18 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 47 MPG$1021 $0.0682011–2026
19 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 46 MPG$1043 $0.0702008–2019
20 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE/SE 46 MPG$1043 $0.0702014–2020
21 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring 44 MPG$1091 $0.0732021–2026
22 Lexus ES 300h 44 MPG$1091 $0.0732013–2025
23 Toyota Avalon Hybrid 43 MPG$1116 $0.0742013–2022
24 Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid 42 MPG$1143 $0.0762013–2020
25 Ford Fusion Hybrid FWD 42 MPG$1143 $0.0762010–2020
26 Kia Optima Hybrid 42 MPG$1143 $0.0762011–2020
27 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FWD 41 MPG$1171 $0.0782011–2020
28 Honda Civic 4Dr 37.5 MPG$1280 $0.0852016–2026
29 Chevrolet Cruze 34 MPG$1412 $0.0942011–2019
30 Kia Forte FE 34 MPG$1412 $0.0942019–2024
31 Nissan Sentra 34 MPG$1412 $0.0941984–2025
32 Toyota Corolla LE Eco 33.5 MPG$1433 $0.0962014–2019
33 Nissan Altima Hybrid 33 MPG$1455 $0.0972007–2011
34 Nissan Sentra FE 33 MPG$1455 $0.0972009–2016
35 Nissan Sentra SR 33 MPG$1455 $0.0972020–2025
36 Toyota Camry Hybrid 33 MPG$1455 $0.0972007–2011
37 Honda Accord 32 MPG$1500 $0.1001984–2026
38 Toyota Camry LE/SE 32 MPG$1500 $0.1002018–2024
39 BMW 530i Sedan 31 MPG$1548 $0.1032022–2027
40 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 31 MPG$1548 $0.1032011–2015
41 Chevrolet Malibu 31 MPG$1548 $0.1031997–2025
42 Hyundai Elantra 31 MPG$1548 $0.1031993–2026
43 Hyundai Venue 31 MPG$1548 $0.1032020–2026
44 Lexus GS 450h 31 MPG$1548 $0.1032007–2018
45 Nissan Kicks 31 MPG$1548 $0.1032018–2026
46 Toyota Camry XLE/XSE 31 MPG$1548 $0.1032018–2024
47 Mazda 3 5-Door 30.3 MPG$1584 $0.1062014–2018
48 BMW 530i xDrive Sedan 30 MPG$1600 $0.1072022–2027
49 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid 30 MPG$1600 $0.1072014–2018
50 Nissan Altima 30 MPG$1600 $0.1071998–2026
51 Subaru Impreza Sport 4-Door 30 MPG$1600 $0.1072017–2023
52 Kia Forte 29.3 MPG$1638 $0.1092010–2024
53 Audi A5 Sportback quattro 29 MPG$1655 $0.1102018–2025
54 Buick LaCrosse eAssist 29 MPG$1655 $0.1102012–2019
55 MINI Cooper SE Countryman All4 29 MPG$1655 $0.1102018–2023
56 Nissan Altima SR 29 MPG$1655 $0.1102016–2024
57 Subaru Impreza 4-Door 29 MPG$1655 $0.1102017–2023
58 Toyota Camry AWD LE/SE 29 MPG$1655 $0.1102020–2024
59 Volvo S80 FWD 29 MPG$1655 $0.1102005–2016
60 Mazda 3 5-Door 2WD 28.5 MPG$1684 $0.1122019–2026
61 Acura RLX Hybrid 28 MPG$1714 $0.1142014–2020
62 Audi A6 28 MPG$1714 $0.1141995–2018
63 BMW 530i 28 MPG$1714 $0.1141994–2021
64 BMW 540i xDrive Sedan 28 MPG$1714 $0.1142022–2027
65 BMW X2 xDrive28i 28 MPG$1714 $0.1142018–2026
66 Buick Regal eAssist 28 MPG$1714 $0.1142012–2016
67 Jaguar XF 28 MPG$1714 $0.1142009–2020
68 Lexus ES 250 AWD 28 MPG$1714 $0.1142021–2025
69 Mercedes-Benz E350 28 MPG$1714 $0.1142006–2026
70 MINI Cooper Countryman 28 MPG$1714 $0.1142011–2024
71 MINI Cooper S Countryman 28 MPG$1714 $0.1142011–2024
72 Nissan Altima AWD 28 MPG$1714 $0.1142019–2026
73 Toyota Camry AWD XLE/XSE 28 MPG$1714 $0.1142020–2024
74 Volkswagen Passat 28 MPG$1714 $0.1141990–2022
75 Mazda 6 27.5 MPG$1745 $0.1162003–2021
76 MINI Cooper Clubman 27.5 MPG$1745 $0.1162012–2019
77 Kia Optima 27.3 MPG$1758 $0.1172001–2020
78 Alfa Romeo Giulia 27 MPG$1778 $0.1192017–2026
79 BMW 528i 27 MPG$1778 $0.1191997–2016
80 BMW 530i xDrive 27 MPG$1778 $0.1192017–2021
81 BMW X2 sDrive28i 27 MPG$1778 $0.1192018–2023
82 Hyundai Elantra GT 27 MPG$1778 $0.1192013–2020
83 Mazda 3 5-Door 4WD 27 MPG$1778 $0.1192019–2026
84 Mercedes-Benz E350 4matic 27 MPG$1778 $0.1192006–2026
85 MINI Cooper S Clubman 27 MPG$1778 $0.1192011–2024
86 MINI Cooper S Clubman All4 27 MPG$1778 $0.1192017–2024
87 Kia Spectra 26.5 MPG$1811 $0.1212002–2009
88 Alfa Romeo Giulia AWD 26 MPG$1846 $0.1232017–2026
89 BMW 528i xDrive 26 MPG$1846 $0.1232009–2016
90 BMW 540i xDrive 26 MPG$1846 $0.1232017–2021
91 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 26 MPG$1846 $0.1232012–2016
92 BMW X2 M35i 26 MPG$1846 $0.1232019–2026
93 Buick Regal 26 MPG$1846 $0.1231984–2020
94 Lexus GS 300 26 MPG$1846 $0.1231994–2019
95 MINI Cooper Countryman All4 26 MPG$1846 $0.1232017–2024
96 MINI Cooper S Countryman All4 26 MPG$1846 $0.1232011–2024
97 MINI JCW Countryman All4 26 MPG$1846 $0.1232013–2025
98 MINI John Cooper Works Clubman All4 26 MPG$1846 $0.1232017–2024
99 Toyota Camry 26 MPG$1846 $0.1231984–2024
100 Toyota Camry XSE 26 MPG$1846 $0.1232018–2024
101 Chrysler 200 25.7 MPG$1868 $0.1252011–2017
102 Audi A6 quattro 25.5 MPG$1882 $0.1251995–2025
103 Ford Fusion FWD 25.3 MPG$1897 $0.1262009–2020
104 Audi A7 quattro 25 MPG$1920 $0.1282012–2025
105 Jaguar XF AWD 25 MPG$1920 $0.1282013–2020
106 Lexus ES 350 25 MPG$1920 $0.1282007–2025
107 Lexus ES 350 F Sport 25 MPG$1920 $0.1282019–2025
108 Lexus LS 500h 25 MPG$1920 $0.1282018–2023
109 Lexus LS 500h AWD 25 MPG$1920 $0.1282018–2025
110 Mercedes-Benz E450 4matic 25 MPG$1920 $0.1282019–2026
111 Toyota Camry TRD 25 MPG$1920 $0.1282020–2024
112 Volvo S90 AWD 25 MPG$1920 $0.1282017–2021
113 Mercury Milan 24.5 MPG$1959 $0.1312006–2010
114 BMW 840i Gran Coupe 24 MPG$2000 $0.1332020–2026
115 BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupe 24 MPG$2000 $0.1332020–2026
116 Buick LaCrosse 24 MPG$2000 $0.1332011–2019
117 Cadillac CT5 24 MPG$2000 $0.1332020–2026
118 Dodge Aries 24 MPG$2000 $0.1331984–1989
119 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 4matic Plus 24 MPG$2000 $0.1332019–2023
120 Mitsubishi Galant 24 MPG$2000 $0.1331985–2012
121 Nissan Maxima 24 MPG$2000 $0.1331984–2023
122 Plymouth Reliant 24 MPG$2000 $0.1331984–1989
123 Hyundai Elantra N 23.5 MPG$2043 $0.1362022–2026
124 Acura RLX 23 MPG$2087 $0.1392014–2020
125 Acura TL 2WD 23 MPG$2087 $0.1392009–2014
126 Audi S5 Sportback 23 MPG$2087 $0.1392018–2025
127 BMW 535i 23 MPG$2087 $0.1391989–2016
128 BMW 535i xDrive 23 MPG$2087 $0.1392009–2016
129 Buick LaCrosse AWD 23 MPG$2087 $0.1392011–2019
130 Buick Regal AWD 23 MPG$2087 $0.1392014–2020
131 Dodge Avenger 23 MPG$2087 $0.1391995–2014
132 Ford Fusion AWD 23 MPG$2087 $0.1392007–2020
133 Infiniti Q50 23 MPG$2087 $0.1392014–2024
134 Lexus GS 350 23 MPG$2087 $0.1392007–2020
135 Plymouth Breeze 23 MPG$2087 $0.1391996–2000
136 Cadillac CT5 AWD 22.5 MPG$2133 $0.1422020–2026
137 Cadillac CTS AWD 22.5 MPG$2133 $0.1422008–2019
138 Kia Stinger RWD 22.5 MPG$2133 $0.1422018–2023
139 Lincoln MKZ FWD 22.5 MPG$2133 $0.1422007–2020
140 Saab 9-5 Sedan 22.5 MPG$2133 $0.1422007–2012
141 Cadillac CTS 22.3 MPG$2152 $0.1432003–2019
142 Chrysler LeBaron GTS 22.1 MPG$2172 $0.1451985–1989
143 Dodge Lancer 22.1 MPG$2172 $0.1451985–1989
144 Audi A8 22 MPG$2182 $0.1451997–2015
145 Audi A8 quattro 22 MPG$2182 $0.1451999–2027
146 Audi S6 22 MPG$2182 $0.1451995–2025
147 Audi S7 22 MPG$2182 $0.1452013–2025
148 Infiniti Q50 AWD 22 MPG$2182 $0.1452014–2024
149 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 22 MPG$2182 $0.1452018–2024
150 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport AWD 22 MPG$2182 $0.1452018–2024
151 Kia Stinger AWD 22 MPG$2182 $0.1452018–2023
152 Lexus GS 350 F Sport 22 MPG$2182 $0.1452016–2020
153 Lexus LS 500 22 MPG$2182 $0.1452018–2025
154 Mazda 626 22 MPG$2182 $0.1451984–2002
155 Volvo S80 AWD 22 MPG$2182 $0.1452004–2015
156 Dodge Stratus 21.6 MPG$2222 $0.1481995–2005
157 Dodge Spirit 21.5 MPG$2233 $0.1491989–1995
158 Lincoln MKZ AWD 21.5 MPG$2233 $0.1492007–2020
159 Mazda 626/MX-6 21.5 MPG$2233 $0.1491988–1992
160 Plymouth Acclaim 21.5 MPG$2233 $0.1491989–1995
161 Buick Lacrosse/Allure 21.3 MPG$2254 $0.1502005–2010
162 Chevrolet Celebrity 21.3 MPG$2254 $0.1501984–1989
163 Chrysler Sebring 4 Door 21.3 MPG$2254 $0.1502001–2006
164 Dodge 600 21.3 MPG$2254 $0.1501984–1989
165 Dodge Stratus 4 Door 21.3 MPG$2254 $0.1502001–2006
166 Plymouth Caravelle 21.3 MPG$2254 $0.1501985–1989
167 Acura 3.2TL 21 MPG$2286 $0.1521999–2003
168 Buick Century 21 MPG$2286 $0.1521984–2005
169 Cadillac STS 21 MPG$2286 $0.1522006–2011
170 Cadillac STS AWD 21 MPG$2286 $0.1522005–2011
171 Chevrolet Lumina 21 MPG$2286 $0.1521990–2001
172 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo 21 MPG$2286 $0.1521995–2000
173 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 21 MPG$2286 $0.1521984–2007
174 Lexus GS 350 AWD 21 MPG$2286 $0.1522007–2020
175 Lexus LS 500 AWD 21 MPG$2286 $0.1522018–2026
176 Mazda Speed 3 21 MPG$2286 $0.1522008–2013
177 Mercedes-Benz E550 4matic 21 MPG$2286 $0.1522007–2016
178 Oldsmobile Intrigue 21 MPG$2286 $0.1521998–2002
179 Saab 9-5 21 MPG$2286 $0.1521999–2006
180 Saturn L300 21 MPG$2286 $0.1522001–2005
181 Acura TL 20.7 MPG$2319 $0.1552004–2008
182 Dodge Dynasty 20.7 MPG$2319 $0.1551988–1993
183 Pontiac 6000 20.7 MPG$2319 $0.1551984–1991
184 Acura TL 4WD 20.5 MPG$2341 $0.1562009–2014
185 Daewoo Leganza 20.5 MPG$2341 $0.1561998–2002
186 Lexus GS 300/GS 430 20.5 MPG$2341 $0.1562001–2006
187 Volvo 850 20.3 MPG$2365 $0.1581993–1997
188 Acura RL 20 MPG$2400 $0.1602005–2012
189 Audi RS 5 Sportback 20 MPG$2400 $0.1602019–2025
190 BMW 550i 20 MPG$2400 $0.1602006–2016
191 Cadillac CT5 V AWD 20 MPG$2400 $0.1602020–2026
192 Chrysler New Yorker 20 MPG$2400 $0.1601985–1993
193 Ford Taurus 20 MPG$2400 $0.1601986–2007
194 Infiniti I30 20 MPG$2400 $0.1601996–2001
195 Infiniti Q70 20 MPG$2400 $0.1602014–2019
196 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 Litre 20 MPG$2400 $0.1602003–2008
197 Lexus LS 600h L 20 MPG$2400 $0.1602008–2016
198 Mercedes-Benz E320 20 MPG$2400 $0.1601996–2005
199 Mercury Sable 20 MPG$2400 $0.1601986–2005
200 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 20 MPG$2400 $0.1601984–1995
201 Oldsmobile Toronado 20 MPG$2400 $0.1601984–1993
202 Pontiac Grand Prix 20 MPG$2400 $0.1601984–2008
203 Chrysler Cirrus 19.7 MPG$2437 $0.1621995–2000
204 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 19.5 MPG$2462 $0.1641984–1997
205 Bentley Flying Spur 19 MPG$2526 $0.1682014–2026
206 BMW 550i xDrive 19 MPG$2526 $0.1682011–2016
207 BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe 19 MPG$2526 $0.1682020–2026
208 Buick Riviera 19 MPG$2526 $0.1681984–1999
209 Cadillac Eldorado 19 MPG$2526 $0.1681984–2002
210 Cadillac Seville 19 MPG$2526 $0.1681984–2004
211 Dodge Challenger 19 MPG$2526 $0.1682008–2023
212 Infiniti Q70 AWD 19 MPG$2526 $0.1682014–2019
213 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 Litre 19 MPG$2526 $0.1682003–2008
214 Jaguar XJ8L 19 MPG$2526 $0.1681998–2009
215 Lexus LS 400 19 MPG$2526 $0.1681990–2000
216 Lexus LS 460 19 MPG$2526 $0.1682007–2017
217 Lexus LS 460 L 19 MPG$2526 $0.1682007–2017
218 Mazda 929 19 MPG$2526 $0.1681988–1995
219 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG 19 MPG$2526 $0.1682007–2014
220 Volvo 960 19 MPG$2526 $0.1681992–1996
221 Audi 100 18.5 MPG$2595 $0.1731989–1994
222 Acura 3.5RL 18 MPG$2667 $0.1781996–2004
223 Audi 100 quattro 18 MPG$2667 $0.1781989–1994
224 Audi S8 18 MPG$2667 $0.1782003–2027
225 Cadillac Catera 18 MPG$2667 $0.1781997–2001
226 Ford Taurus SHO 18 MPG$2667 $0.1781990–1999
227 Ford Thunderbird 18 MPG$2667 $0.1781984–2005
228 Infiniti Q45 18 MPG$2667 $0.1781990–2006
229 Jaguar Vanden Plas 18 MPG$2667 $0.1781996–2003
230 Lexus LS 460 AWD 18 MPG$2667 $0.1782009–2017
231 Lexus LS 460 L AWD 18 MPG$2667 $0.1782009–2017
232 Lincoln LS 18 MPG$2667 $0.1782000–2006
233 Lincoln Mark VII 18 MPG$2667 $0.1781984–1992
234 Lincoln Mark VIII 18 MPG$2667 $0.1781993–1998
235 Mercedes-Benz E500 18 MPG$2667 $0.1781994–2006
236 Mercedes-Benz E550 18 MPG$2667 $0.1782007–2011
237 Mitsubishi Diamante 18 MPG$2667 $0.1781992–2002
238 Oldsmobile Aurora 18 MPG$2667 $0.1781995–2003
239 BMW M5 17 MPG$2824 $0.1881991–2021
240 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe 17 MPG$2824 $0.1882020–2025
241 Cadillac CT5 V 17 MPG$2824 $0.1882020–2026
242 Chrysler Newport/Fifth Avenue 17 MPG$2824 $0.1881984–1989
243 Jaguar S-Type R 17 MPG$2824 $0.1882003–2008
244 Dodge Challenger SRT8 16.8 MPG$2857 $0.1902011–2016
245 Audi RS 7 16 MPG$3000 $0.2002014–2026
246 Cadillac CTS-V 16 MPG$3000 $0.2002004–2019
247 Dodge Challenger SRT 16 MPG$3000 $0.2002017–2023
248 Infiniti Q45 Full-Active Suspension 16 MPG$3000 $0.2001991–1995
249 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 16 MPG$3000 $0.2001999–2006
250 Audi V8 15 MPG$3200 $0.2131990–1994
251 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL 15 MPG$3200 $0.2131986–1991
252 Dodge Diplomat 14.3 MPG$3357 $0.2241984–1989
253 Plymouth Gran Fury 14.3 MPG$3357 $0.2241984–1989
254 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 14 MPG$3429 $0.2292006–2013
255 BMW 750il 14 MPG$3429 $0.2291989–2001
256 Rolls-Royce Wraith 14 MPG$3429 $0.2292014–2021
257 Ferrari FF 13 MPG$3692 $0.2462012–2016
258 Bentley Mulsanne 12 MPG$4000 $0.2672011–2020
259 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 11.5 MPG$4174 $0.2782005–2011
260 Bentley Arnage 11 MPG$4364 $0.2911999–2009
261 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL 11 MPG$4364 $0.2911986–1992

Current model-year figures, $3.20/gal fixed JUL 2026, 15,000 miles a year. Electric models are rated in MPGe and are not directly comparable on fuel cost.

SOURCE·US EPA fuel-economy test data·FUEL ASSUMED AT $3.20/GAL FROM JUL 2026·REVIEWED JUL 2026

How this is worked out

  1. Start from the EPA combined figure for the model year — a laboratory test cycle run to a fixed procedure, not a road result. Where a year sold several engines or drivetrains, the trims are averaged and the trim count is printed beside the row so you can see how much averaging is behind it.
  2. Fix a pump price. This site keeps one reference price, $3.20 a US gallon, fixed JUL 2026 and printed next to every dollar figure it produces. It is an assumption with a date on it, not a quote — put your own price in.
  3. Fix an annual distance. Every annual figure on this site uses 15,000 miles a year, roughly the US average. A cost per year with no stated distance is not a number, it is a mood.
  4. Divide distance by economy for gallons, multiply by price for the year's fuel, divide price by economy for one mile. The per-kilometre line is that last figure divided by 1.609344 — the same money, in the unit most of the world drives in.
  5. Stop there. No depreciation, no tyres, no insurance, no servicing. This is the fuel line of the ledger and it is labelled as one; depreciation usually dwarfs everything on it.
gallons/yr = miles/yr ÷ MPG
fuel  $/yr = gallons/yr × $/gal
cost  $/mi = $/gal ÷ MPG
cost  $/km = cost $/mi ÷ 1.609344

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