2008 rankings · Midsize Cars

Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Midsize Cars, Ranked

We ranked all 47 EPA-rated 2008 midsize cars by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota Prius leads at about $1,011 a year (46 MPG), while the Bentley Continental Flying Spur is the most expensive to run at $4,938 (12 MPG). The median midsize car costs $2,214 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 6 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 Versa29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Nissan Sentra28 MPG $1,661
  6. 6Hyundai Elantra28 MPG $1,661
  7. 7Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
  8. 8Kia Spectra27 MPG $1,722
  9. 9Saturn Aura Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
  10. 10Chevrolet Malibu25 MPG $1,860
  11. 11Kia Optima25 MPG $1,860
  12. 12Chevrolet Classic25 MPG $1,860
  13. 13Saturn Aura25 MPG $1,860
  14. 14Chrysler Sebring24 MPG $1,938
  15. 15Dodge Avenger24 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 Versa Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
5Nissan Sentra Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
6Hyundai Elantra Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
7Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Hybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
8Kia Spectra Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
9Saturn Aura Hybrid Hybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
10Chevrolet Malibu Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
11Kia Optima Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
12Chevrolet Classic Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
13Saturn Aura Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
14Chrysler Sebring Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
15Dodge Avenger Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
16Mazda 6 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
17Mitsubishi Galant Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
18Ford Fusion Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
19Mercury Milan Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
20Lincoln MKZ Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
21Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel Diesel 26 MPG — $2,135
22Pontiac Grand Prix Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
23Cadillac CTS Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
24Buick Lacrosse/Allure Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
25Cadillac STS Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
26Volkswagen Passat Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
27Lexus ES Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
28Lexus GS Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
29Nissan Maxima Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
30Lexus LS Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
31BMW 5 Series 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
35Jaguar S-type Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
36Infiniti G35 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
37Mazda Speed 3 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
38Lexus LS Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
39Mercedes-Benz E-Class Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
40Acura RL Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
41Volvo S80 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
42Audi S6 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
43Audi S8 Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
44Cadillac STS-V Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
45Dodge Challenger Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
46Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Gas 12 MPG — $4,938
47Bentley Continental Flying Spur Gas 12 MPG — $4,938

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