2005 rankings · Midsize Cars

Most Fuel-Efficient 2005 Midsize Cars, Ranked

We ranked all 42 EPA-rated 2005 midsize cars by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota Prius leads at about $1,011 a year (46 MPG), while the Bentley Arnage is the most expensive to run at $5,386 (11 MPG). The median midsize car costs $2,214 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 2 hybrid or plug-in models.

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. 1Toyota Prius46 MPG $1,011
  2. 2Honda Accord Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  3. 3Honda Accord26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Hyundai Elantra26 MPG $1,788
  5. 5Chevrolet Malibu25 MPG $1,860
  6. 6Kia Spectra25 MPG $1,860
  7. 7Chevrolet Classic25 MPG $1,860
  8. 8Nissan Altima24 MPG $1,938
  9. 9Hyundai Sonata23 MPG $2,022
  10. 10Mitsubishi Galant23 MPG $2,022
  11. 11Kia Optima23 MPG $2,022
  12. 12Mazda 623 MPG $2,022
  13. 13Volkswagen Passat Diesel27 MPG $2,056
  14. 14Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel27 MPG $2,056
  15. 15Chevrolet Monte Carlo22 MPG $2,114

All 42 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Prius Hybrid 46 MPG — $1,011
2Honda Accord Hybrid Hybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
3Honda Accord Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
4Hyundai Elantra Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
5Chevrolet Malibu Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
6Kia Spectra Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
7Chevrolet Classic Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
8Nissan Altima Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
9Hyundai Sonata Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
10Mitsubishi Galant Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
11Kia Optima Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
12Mazda 6 Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
13Volkswagen Passat Diesel Diesel 27 MPG — $2,056
14Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel Diesel 27 MPG — $2,056
15Chevrolet Monte Carlo Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
16Buick Century Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
17Nissan Maxima Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
18Pontiac Grand Prix Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
19Lexus ES Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
20Saturn L300 Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
21Chevrolet Epica Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
22Suzuki Verona Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
23Buick Lacrosse/Allure Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
24Hyundai XG Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
25Cadillac CTS Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
26Volkswagen Passat Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
27Cadillac STS Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
28Volvo S80 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
29BMW 5 Series Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
30Acura TL Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
31Saab 9-5 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
32Mercedes-Benz E-Class Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
33Lincoln LS Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
34Lexus GS Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
35Audi A6 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
36Acura RL Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
37Jaguar S-type Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
38Infiniti Q45 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
39Mitsubishi Diamante Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
40Rolls-Royce Phantom Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
41Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Gas 12 MPG — $4,938
42Bentley Arnage Gas 11 MPG — $5,386

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