2006 rankings

Cheapest 2006 Vehicles to Fuel

Every 2006 model ranked by estimated annual fuel cost: gas, hybrid, plug-in and electric.

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. 1Honda Insight52 MPG $894
  2. 2Toyota Prius46 MPG $1,011
  3. 3Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  4. 4Toyota Corolla31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Honda Civic30 MPG $1,550
  6. 6Scion xA30 MPG $1,550
  7. 7Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
  8. 8Hyundai Accent29 MPG $1,603
  9. 9Kia Rio29 MPG $1,603
  10. 10Ford Escape Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
  11. 11Pontiac Vibe29 MPG $1,603
  12. 12Toyota Matrix29 MPG $1,603
  13. 13Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  14. 14Volkswagen Beetle Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  15. 15Scion xB28 MPG $1,661

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 42 MPG — $1,107
4Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
5Honda Civic Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
6Scion xA Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
7Honda Civic CNG Subcompact CarNatural gas 28 MPGe — $1,554
8Hyundai Accent Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
9Kia Rio Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
10Ford Escape Hybrid SUVHybrid 29 MPG — $1,603
11Pontiac Vibe WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
12Toyota Matrix WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
13Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632
14Volkswagen Beetle Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632
15Scion xB WagonGas 28 MPG — $1,661
16Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 33 MPG — $1,682
17Nissan Sentra Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
18Lexus RX Hybrid SUVHybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
19Mazda Tribute Hybrid SUVHybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
20Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUVHybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
21Mazda 3 Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
22Mercury Mariner Hybrid SUVHybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
23Honda Accord Midsize CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
24Suzuki Swift Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
25Hyundai Elantra Midsize CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
26Ford Focus Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
27Acura RSX Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
28Mitsubishi Lancer Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
29Saturn Ion Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
30Chevrolet Aveo Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788

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