1995 rankings · Subcompact Cars

Most Fuel-Efficient 1995 Subcompact Cars, Ranked

We ranked all 45 EPA-rated 1995 subcompact cars by what they cost to fuel. The Honda Civic leads at about $1,081 a year (43 MPG), while the Ferrari Ferrari 456 is the most expensive to run at $5,386 (11 MPG). The median subcompact car costs $2,214 a year to fuel.

Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.

Top 15

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Honda Civic43 MPG $1,081
  2. 2Geo Metro40 MPG $1,162
  3. 3Suzuki Swift40 MPG $1,162
  4. 4Ford Aspire33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Mitsubishi Mirage31 MPG $1,500
  6. 6Toyota Tercel31 MPG $1,500
  7. 7Nissan Sentra/200SX29 MPG $1,603
  8. 8Toyota Paseo28 MPG $1,661
  9. 9Nissan Sentra28 MPG $1,661
  10. 10Mazda MX-328 MPG $1,661
  11. 11Saturn SC28 MPG $1,661
  12. 12Hyundai Scoupe27 MPG $1,722
  13. 13Toyota Celica27 MPG $1,722
  14. 14Ford Probe26 MPG $1,788
  15. 15Mazda MX-626 MPG $1,788

All 45 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Honda Civic Gas 43 MPG — $1,081
2Geo Metro Gas 40 MPG — $1,162
3Suzuki Swift Gas 40 MPG — $1,162
4Ford Aspire Gas 33 MPG — $1,409
5Mitsubishi Mirage Gas 31 MPG — $1,500
6Toyota Tercel Gas 31 MPG — $1,500
7Nissan Sentra/200SX Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
8Toyota Paseo Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
9Nissan Sentra Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
10Mazda MX-3 Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
11Saturn SC Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
12Hyundai Scoupe Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
13Toyota Celica Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
14Ford Probe Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
15Mazda MX-6 Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
16Acura Integra Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
17Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
18Volkswagen Cabrio Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
19Eagle Talon Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
20Honda Prelude Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
21Mitsubishi Eclipse Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
22Chrysler LeBaron Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
23Ford Mustang Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
24Saab 900 Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
25Chevrolet Camaro Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
26Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
27Dodge Stealth Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
28Mitsubishi 3000 GT Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
29BMW 3 Series Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
30Mitsubishi 3000 GT Spyder Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
31Nissan 240SX Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
32Saleen Mustang Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
33Mercedes-Benz E-Class Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
34BMW M Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
35Audi Cabriolet Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
36Toyota Supra Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
37Jaguar XJS Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
38Porsche 911 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
39Infiniti J30 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
40Lexus SC Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
41Subaru SVX Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
42BMW 8 Series Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
43Porsche 928 Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
44Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental Gas 11 MPG — $5,386
45Ferrari Ferrari 456 Gas 11 MPG — $5,386

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