2002 rankings · Two-Seaters
Most Fuel-Efficient 2002 Two-Seaters, Ranked
We ranked all 22 EPA-rated 2002 two-seaters by what they cost to fuel. The Honda Insight leads at about $877 a year (53 MPG), while the Lamborghini Murcielago is the most expensive to run at $5,925 (10 MPG). The median two-seater costs $3,388 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 1 hybrid or plug-in model.
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)All 22 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Insight | Hybrid | 53 MPG | — | $877 |
| 2 | Toyota MR2 | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 3 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 4 | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 5 | Audi TT Roadster | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 6 | Chrysler Prowler | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 7 | BMW Z3 | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 8 | Chevrolet Corvette | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,962 |
| 9 | Porsche Boxster | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,962 |
| 10 | Honda S2000 | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,962 |
| 11 | Acura NSX | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 12 | Ford Thunderbird | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $3,485 |
| 13 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $3,485 |
| 14 | Morgan Plus Eight | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $3,485 |
| 15 | Lotus Esprit | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 16 | BMW Z8 | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 17 | Dodge Viper | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |
| 18 | Aston Martin Vanquish | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |
| 19 | Maserati Spyder | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $4,938 |
| 20 | Ferrari 360 Modena/Spider | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $5,386 |
| 21 | Ferrari 575 | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $5,386 |
| 22 | Lamborghini Murcielago | Gas | 10 MPG | — | $5,925 |