2007 rankings · Midsize Cars

Most Fuel-Efficient 2007 Midsize Cars, Ranked

We ranked all 47 EPA-rated 2007 midsize cars by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota Prius leads at about $1,011 a year (46 MPG), while the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is the most expensive to run at $4,938 (12 MPG). The median midsize car costs $2,325 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 5 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. 2Toyota Camry Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Nissan Altima Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Nissan Sentra28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Hyundai Elantra28 MPG $1,661
  6. 6Nissan Versa28 MPG $1,661
  7. 7Honda Accord Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
  8. 8Saturn Aura Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
  9. 9Honda Accord26 MPG $1,788
  10. 10Nissan Altima26 MPG $1,788
  11. 11Kia Spectra26 MPG $1,788
  12. 12Chevrolet Malibu25 MPG $1,860
  13. 13Kia Optima25 MPG $1,860
  14. 14Chrysler Sebring24 MPG $1,938
  15. 15Mazda 624 MPG $1,938

All 47 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Prius Hybrid 46 MPG — $1,011
2Toyota Camry Hybrid Hybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
3Nissan Altima Hybrid Hybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
4Nissan Sentra Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
5Hyundai Elantra Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
6Nissan Versa Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
7Honda Accord Hybrid Hybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
8Saturn Aura Hybrid Hybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
9Honda Accord Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
10Nissan Altima Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
11Kia Spectra Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
12Chevrolet Malibu Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
13Kia Optima Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
14Chrysler Sebring Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
15Mazda 6 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
16Mitsubishi Galant Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
17Ford Fusion Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
18Mercury Milan Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
19Chevrolet Monte Carlo Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
20Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel Diesel 26 MPG — $2,135
21Pontiac Grand Prix Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
22Buick Lacrosse/Allure Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
23Saturn Aura Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
24Lincoln MKZ Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
25Cadillac CTS Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
26Cadillac STS Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
27Volkswagen Passat Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
28BMW 5 Series Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
29Lexus ES Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
30Lexus GS Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
31Nissan Maxima Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
32Acura TL Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
33Audi A6 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
34Saab 9-5 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
35Lexus LS Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
36Jaguar S-type Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
37Infiniti G35 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
38Mercedes-Benz E-Class Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
39Acura RL Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
40Volvo S80 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
41Audi S6 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
42Audi S8 Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
43Cadillac STS-V Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
44Rolls-Royce Phantom Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
45BMW M Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
46Bentley Continental Flying Spur Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
47Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Gas 12 MPG — $4,938

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