2008 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Cars

2008 sedans, hatchbacks, coupes and wagons (not plug-in) with the best combined MPG.

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

Combined MPG
  1. 1Toyota Prius46 MPG 46 MPG
  2. 2Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG 42 MPG
  3. 3smart fortwo36 MPG 36 MPG
  4. 4Toyota Camry Hybrid34 MPG 34 MPG
  5. 5Nissan Altima Hybrid34 MPG 34 MPG
  6. 6MINI Cooper32 MPG 32 MPG
  7. 7Toyota Yaris32 MPG 32 MPG
  8. 8MINI Clubman32 MPG 32 MPG
  9. 9Toyota Corolla31 MPG 31 MPG
  10. 10Honda Fit31 MPG 31 MPG
  11. 11Honda Civic29 MPG 29 MPG
  12. 12Hyundai Accent29 MPG 29 MPG
  13. 13Kia Rio29 MPG 29 MPG
  14. 14Pontiac Vibe29 MPG 29 MPG
  15. 15Toyota Matrix29 MPG 29 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Prius Midsize CarHybrid 46 MPG — $1,011
2Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
3smart fortwo Two-SeaterGas 36 MPG — $1,646
4Toyota Camry Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
5Nissan Altima Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
6MINI Cooper Subcompact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,852
7Toyota Yaris Subcompact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
8MINI Clubman Subcompact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,852
9Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
10Honda Fit WagonGas 31 MPG — $1,500
11Honda Civic Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
12Hyundai Accent Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
13Kia Rio Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
14Pontiac Vibe WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
15Toyota Matrix WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
16Chevrolet Cobalt Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
17Pontiac G5 Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
18Nissan Versa Midsize CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
19Scion xD Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
20Nissan Sentra Midsize CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
21Hyundai Elantra Midsize CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
22Ford Focus Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
23Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
24Kia Spectra Midsize CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
25Chevrolet Aveo Subcompact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
26Mazda 3 Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
27Saturn Aura Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
28Saturn Astra Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
29Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel Midsize CarDiesel 26 MPG — $2,135
30Nissan Altima Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788

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