2006 rankings · Midsize Cars

Most Fuel-Efficient 2006 Midsize Cars, Ranked

We ranked all 41 EPA-rated 2006 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 $2,325 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 Accord26 MPG $1,788
  3. 3Hyundai Elantra26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Honda Accord Hybrid25 MPG $1,860
  5. 5Kia Optima25 MPG $1,860
  6. 6Kia Spectra25 MPG $1,860
  7. 7Chevrolet Malibu24 MPG $1,938
  8. 8Nissan Altima24 MPG $1,938
  9. 9Mazda 624 MPG $1,938
  10. 10Ford Fusion24 MPG $1,938
  11. 11Mercury Milan24 MPG $1,938
  12. 12Mitsubishi Galant23 MPG $2,022
  13. 13Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel27 MPG $2,056
  14. 14Dodge Stratus22 MPG $2,114
  15. 15Chevrolet Monte Carlo22 MPG $2,114

All 41 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Prius Hybrid 46 MPG — $1,011
2Honda Accord Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
3Hyundai Elantra Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
4Honda Accord Hybrid Hybrid 25 MPG — $1,860
5Kia Optima Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
6Kia Spectra Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
7Chevrolet Malibu Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
8Nissan Altima Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
9Mazda 6 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
10Ford Fusion Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
11Mercury Milan Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
12Mitsubishi Galant Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
13Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel Diesel 27 MPG — $2,056
14Dodge Stratus Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
15Chevrolet Monte Carlo Flex-fuel 22 MPG — $2,114
16Nissan Maxima Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
17Pontiac Grand Prix Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
18Buick Lacrosse/Allure Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
19Chevrolet Epica Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
20Suzuki Verona Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
21Lincoln Zephyr Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
22Cadillac CTS Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
23Cadillac STS Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
24Volkswagen Passat Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
25Lexus GS Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
26Saab 9-5 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
27Volvo S80 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
28BMW 5 Series Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
29Lexus ES Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
30Acura TL Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
31Audi A6 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
32Mercedes-Benz E-Class Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
33Jaguar S-type Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
34Acura RL Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
35Infiniti Q45 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
36Lincoln LS Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
37Cadillac STS-V Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
38Rolls-Royce Phantom Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
39Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Gas 12 MPG — $4,938
40Bentley Continental Flying Spur Gas 12 MPG — $4,938
41Bentley Arnage Gas 11 MPG — $5,386

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