2003 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2003 Cars

2003 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. 1Honda Insight53 MPG 53 MPG
  2. 2Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG 41 MPG
  3. 3Toyota Prius41 MPG 41 MPG
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel39 MPG 39 MPG
  5. 5Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG 38 MPG
  6. 6Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG 38 MPG
  7. 7Honda Civic34 MPG 34 MPG
  8. 8Toyota Echo33 MPG 33 MPG
  9. 9Toyota Corolla31 MPG 31 MPG
  10. 10Nissan Sentra28 MPG 28 MPG
  11. 11Toyota Celica28 MPG 28 MPG
  12. 12Hyundai Accent/Brio28 MPG 28 MPG
  13. 13MINI Cooper28 MPG 28 MPG
  14. 14Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.028 MPG 28 MPG
  15. 15Pontiac Vibe28 MPG 28 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Honda Insight Two-SeaterHybrid 53 MPG — $877
2Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
3Toyota Prius Compact CarHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 39 MPG — $1,423
5Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 38 MPG — $1,461
6Volkswagen Beetle Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 38 MPG — $1,461
7Honda Civic Compact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
8Toyota Echo Compact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
9Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
10Nissan Sentra Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
11Toyota Celica Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
12Hyundai Accent/Brio Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
13MINI Cooper Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $2,116
14Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
15Pontiac Vibe WagonGas 28 MPG — $1,661
16Toyota Matrix WagonGas 28 MPG — $1,661
17Ford Focus Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
18Honda Accord Midsize CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
19Kia Rio Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
20Acura RSX Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
21Mitsubishi Lancer Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
22Chevrolet Cavalier Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
23Ford Escort Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
24Toyota MR2 Two-SeaterGas 25 MPG — $1,860
25Hyundai Elantra Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
26Pontiac Grand Am Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
27Pontiac Sunfire Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
28Oldsmobile Alero Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
29Suzuki Aerio Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
30Saturn Ion Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860

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