1998 rankings · Two-Seaters
Most Fuel-Efficient 1998 Two-Seaters, Ranked
We ranked all 12 EPA-rated 1998 two-seaters by what they cost to fuel. The BMW Z3 leads at about $1,938 a year (24 MPG), while the Ferrari Ferrari 550 Maranello is the most expensive to run at $5,925 (10 MPG). The median two-seater costs $3,594 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 | BMW Z3 | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 2 | Suzuki X-90 | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 3 | Porsche Boxster | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,962 |
| 4 | Chevrolet Corvette | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $3,118 |
| 5 | Acura NSX | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 6 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $3,485 |
| 7 | Lotus Esprit | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 8 | Aston Martin DB7 | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 9 | Dodge Viper | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |
| 10 | Ferrari Ferrari F355/355 F1 | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $5,386 |
| 11 | Lamborghini Diablo | Gas | 10 MPG | — | $5,925 |
| 12 | Ferrari Ferrari 550 Maranello | Gas | 10 MPG | — | $5,925 |