2004 rankings · Two-Seaters
Most Fuel-Efficient 2004 Two-Seaters, Ranked
We ranked all 25 EPA-rated 2004 two-seaters by what they cost to fuel. The Honda Insight leads at about $894 a year (52 MPG), while the Porsche Carrera GT is the most expensive to run at $5,386 (11 MPG). The median two-seater costs $3,292 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 25 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Insight | Hybrid | 52 MPG | — | $894 |
| 2 | Toyota MR2 | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $1,788 |
| 3 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 4 | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,693 |
| 5 | Porsche Boxster | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 6 | Audi TT Roadster | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 7 | BMW Z4 | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 8 | Chrysler Crossfire | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 9 | Chevrolet Corvette | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,962 |
| 10 | Honda S2000 | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,962 |
| 11 | Nissan 350z | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,962 |
| 12 | Ford Thunderbird | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 13 | Acura NSX | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 14 | Cadillac XLR | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 15 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $3,485 |
| 16 | Lotus Esprit | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 17 | Porsche Carrera 2 911 GT3 | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 18 | Porsche Turbo 2 911 Gt2 | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 19 | Dodge Viper | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |
| 20 | Maserati Spyder | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $4,938 |
| 21 | Ferrari 360 Modena/Spider/Challenge | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $4,938 |
| 22 | Lamborghini Murcielago | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $5,386 |
| 23 | Ferrari 575 M Maranello | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $5,386 |
| 24 | Lamborghini Gallardo | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $5,386 |
| 25 | Porsche Carrera GT | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $5,386 |