2008 rankings

Cheapest 2008 Vehicles to Fuel

Every 2008 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. 1MINI MiniE98 MPGe $918
  2. 2Toyota Prius46 MPG $1,011
  3. 3Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  4. 4Toyota Camry Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Nissan Altima Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  6. 6Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  7. 7Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  8. 8Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  9. 9Toyota Yaris32 MPG $1,453
  10. 10Toyota Corolla31 MPG $1,500
  11. 11Honda Fit31 MPG $1,500
  12. 12Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
  13. 13Honda Civic29 MPG $1,603
  14. 14Hyundai Accent29 MPG $1,603
  15. 15Kia Rio29 MPG $1,603

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1MINI MiniE Subcompact CarElectric 98 MPGe 100 mi $918
2Toyota Prius Midsize CarHybrid 46 MPG — $1,011
3Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
4Toyota Camry Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
5Nissan Altima Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
6Ford Escape Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
7Mazda Tribute Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
8Mercury Mariner Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
9Toyota Yaris Subcompact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
10Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
11Honda Fit WagonGas 31 MPG — $1,500
12Honda Civic CNG Subcompact CarNatural gas 28 MPGe — $1,554
13Honda Civic Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
14Hyundai Accent Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
15Kia Rio Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
16Pontiac Vibe WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
17Toyota Matrix WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
18Chevrolet Cobalt Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
19Pontiac G5 Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
20Nissan Versa Midsize CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
21Scion xD Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
22smart fortwo Two-SeaterGas 36 MPG — $1,646
23Nissan Sentra Midsize CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
24Hyundai Elantra Midsize CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
25Ford Focus Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
26Saturn Vue Hybrid SUVHybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
27Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
28Kia Spectra Midsize CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
29Chevrolet Aveo Subcompact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
30Mazda 3 Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722

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