2001 rankings · Subcompact Cars

Most Fuel-Efficient 2001 Subcompact Cars, Ranked

We ranked all 32 EPA-rated 2001 subcompact cars by what they cost to fuel. The Suzuki Swift leads at about $1,368 a year (34 MPG), while the Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA is the most expensive to run at $5,386 (11 MPG). The median subcompact car costs $2,270 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. 1Suzuki Swift34 MPG $1,368
  2. 2Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Saturn SC29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Suzuki Esteem29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Toyota Celica28 MPG $1,661
  6. 6Chevrolet Metro28 MPG $1,661
  7. 7Ford Escort26 MPG $1,788
  8. 8Acura Integra24 MPG $1,938
  9. 9Volkswagen Cabrio24 MPG $1,938
  10. 10Hyundai Tiburon24 MPG $1,938
  11. 11Volkswagen Beetle24 MPG $1,938
  12. 12Mitsubishi Eclipse23 MPG $2,022
  13. 13Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport23 MPG $2,022
  14. 14Saab 9-322 MPG $2,114
  15. 15Chevrolet Camaro21 MPG $2,214

All 32 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Suzuki Swift Gas 34 MPG — $1,368
2Volkswagen Beetle Diesel Diesel 38 MPG — $1,461
3Saturn SC Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
4Suzuki Esteem Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
5Toyota Celica Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
6Chevrolet Metro Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
7Ford Escort Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
8Acura Integra Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
9Volkswagen Cabrio Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
10Hyundai Tiburon Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
11Volkswagen Beetle Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
12Mitsubishi Eclipse Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
13Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
14Saab 9-3 Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
15Chevrolet Camaro Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
16Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
17Ford Mustang Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
18Audi TT Coupe Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
19Honda Prelude Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
20BMW 3 Series Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
21Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
22Volvo C70 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
23Porsche 911 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
24BMW M Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
25Jaguar XK8 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
26Lexus IS Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
27Roush Performance Mustang Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
28Jaguar XKR Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
29Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental Gas 12 MPG — $4,938
30Bentley Azure Gas 12 MPG — $4,938
31Bentley Continental Gas 12 MPG — $4,938
32Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA Gas 11 MPG — $5,386

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