1996 rankings · Two-Seaters
Most Fuel-Efficient 1996 Two-Seaters, Ranked
We ranked all 12 EPA-rated 1996 two-seaters by what they cost to fuel. The Honda Del Sol leads at about $1,453 a year (32 MPG), while the Vector Avtech SC / M12 is the most expensive to run at $6,583 (9 MPG). The median two-seater costs $3,205 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 12
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 12 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Del Sol | Gas | 32 MPG | — | $1,453 |
| 2 | Suzuki X-90 | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 3 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 4 | BMW Z3 | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 5 | Chevrolet Corvette | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 6 | Nissan 300ZX | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $3,118 |
| 7 | Acura NSX | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 8 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 9 | Dodge Viper | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $4,232 |
| 10 | Ferrari Ferrari F355 Berlinetta/GTS | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $5,386 |
| 11 | Lamborghini Diablo | Gas | 10 MPG | — | $5,925 |
| 12 | Vector Avtech SC / M12 | Gas | 9 MPG | — | $6,583 |