1999 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 1999 Cars

1999 sedans, hatchbacks, coupes and wagons (not plug-in) with the best combined MPG.

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

Combined MPG
  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG 38 MPG
  2. 2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG 38 MPG
  3. 3Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG 38 MPG
  4. 4Chevrolet Metro37 MPG 37 MPG
  5. 5Suzuki SW35 MPG 35 MPG
  6. 6Honda Civic33 MPG 33 MPG
  7. 7Toyota Paseo31 MPG 31 MPG
  8. 8Mitsubishi Mirage31 MPG 31 MPG
  9. 9Toyota Tercel31 MPG 31 MPG
  10. 10Toyota Corolla30 MPG 30 MPG
  11. 11Saturn SC29 MPG 29 MPG
  12. 12Saturn SL29 MPG 29 MPG
  13. 13Nissan Sentra/200SX29 MPG 29 MPG
  14. 14Suzuki Esteem29 MPG 29 MPG
  15. 15Chevrolet Prizm29 MPG 29 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 38 MPG — $1,461
2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 38 MPG — $1,461
3Volkswagen Beetle Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 38 MPG — $1,461
4Chevrolet Metro Subcompact CarGas 37 MPG — $1,257
5Suzuki SW Subcompact CarGas 35 MPG — $1,329
6Honda Civic Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
7Toyota Paseo Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
8Mitsubishi Mirage Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
9Toyota Tercel Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
10Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
11Saturn SC Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
12Saturn SL Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
13Nissan Sentra/200SX Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
14Suzuki Esteem Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
15Chevrolet Prizm Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
16Ford Escort Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
17Mercury Tracer Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
18Saturn SW WagonGas 28 MPG — $1,661
19Dodge Neon Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
20Hyundai Accent Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
21Plymouth Neon Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
22Mazda Protege Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
23Dodge Stratus Midsize CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
24Plymouth Breeze Midsize CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
25Mazda 626 Midsize CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
26Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel Midsize CarDiesel 26 MPG — $2,135
27Daewoo Lanos Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
28Mercury Cougar Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
29Chevrolet Cavalier Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
30Acura Integra Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860

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