2004 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2004 Cars

2004 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 Insight52 MPG 52 MPG
  2. 2Toyota Prius46 MPG 46 MPG
  3. 3Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG 41 MPG
  4. 4Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel36 MPG 36 MPG
  5. 5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel36 MPG 36 MPG
  6. 6Volkswagen Beetle Diesel36 MPG 36 MPG
  7. 7Honda Civic34 MPG 34 MPG
  8. 8Toyota Echo33 MPG 33 MPG
  9. 9Toyota Corolla31 MPG 31 MPG
  10. 10Scion xA30 MPG 30 MPG
  11. 11Scion xB29 MPG 29 MPG
  12. 12Toyota Celica28 MPG 28 MPG
  13. 13Hyundai Accent/Brio28 MPG 28 MPG
  14. 14MINI Cooper28 MPG 28 MPG
  15. 15Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.028 MPG 28 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Honda Insight Two-SeaterHybrid 52 MPG — $894
2Toyota Prius Midsize CarHybrid 46 MPG — $1,011
3Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
4Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 36 MPG — $1,542
5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 36 MPG — $1,542
6Volkswagen Beetle Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 36 MPG — $1,542
7Honda Civic Compact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
8Toyota Echo Compact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
9Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
10Scion xA Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
11Scion xB WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
12Toyota Celica Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
13Hyundai Accent/Brio Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
14MINI Cooper Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $2,116
15Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
16Pontiac Vibe WagonGas 28 MPG — $1,661
17Toyota Matrix WagonGas 28 MPG — $1,661
18Volkswagen Passat Diesel Midsize CarDiesel 27 MPG — $2,056
19Chevrolet Cavalier Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
20Nissan Sentra Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
21Suzuki Swift Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
22Pontiac Grand Am Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
23Pontiac Sunfire Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
24Oldsmobile Alero Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
25Ford Focus Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
26Mitsubishi Lancer Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
27Chevrolet Aveo Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
28Daewoo Kalos Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
29Mazda 3 Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
30Honda Accord Midsize CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788

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