1997 rankings · Two-Seaters

Most Fuel-Efficient 1997 Two-Seaters, Ranked

We ranked all 11 EPA-rated 1997 two-seaters by what they cost to fuel. The Honda Del Sol leads at about $1,500 a year (31 MPG), while the Vector Avtech SC / M12 is the most expensive to run at $6,583 (9 MPG). The median two-seater costs $3,118 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 11

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Honda Del Sol31 MPG $1,500
  2. 2Suzuki X-9024 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Mazda MX-5 Miata22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4BMW Z324 MPG $2,469
  5. 5Porsche Boxster20 MPG $2,962
  6. 6Chevrolet Corvette19 MPG $3,118
  7. 7Mercedes-Benz SL-Class18 MPG $3,292
  8. 8Lotus Esprit16 MPG $3,703
  9. 9Ferrari Ferrari F35511 MPG $5,386
  10. 10Lamborghini Diablo10 MPG $5,925
  11. 11Vector Avtech SC / M129 MPG $6,583

All 11 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Honda Del Sol Gas 31 MPG — $1,500
2Suzuki X-90 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
3Mazda MX-5 Miata Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
4BMW Z3 Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
5Porsche Boxster Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
6Chevrolet Corvette Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
7Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
8Lotus Esprit Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
9Ferrari Ferrari F355 Gas 11 MPG — $5,386
10Lamborghini Diablo Gas 10 MPG — $5,925
11Vector Avtech SC / M12 Gas 9 MPG — $6,583

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