2009 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2009 Cars

2009 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. 6Volkswagen Jetta Diesel32 MPG 32 MPG
  7. 7MINI Cooper32 MPG 32 MPG
  8. 8Toyota Yaris32 MPG 32 MPG
  9. 9MINI Clubman32 MPG 32 MPG
  10. 10Honda Fit31 MPG 31 MPG
  11. 11Toyota Corolla30 MPG 30 MPG
  12. 12Kia Rio30 MPG 30 MPG
  13. 13Chevrolet Aveo30 MPG 30 MPG
  14. 14Chevrolet Cobalt30 MPG 30 MPG
  15. 15Pontiac G530 MPG 30 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
6Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 32 MPG — $1,734
7MINI Cooper Subcompact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,852
8Toyota Yaris Subcompact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
9MINI Clubman Subcompact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,852
10Honda Fit WagonGas 31 MPG — $1,500
11Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
12Kia Rio Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
13Chevrolet Aveo Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
14Chevrolet Cobalt Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
15Pontiac G5 Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
16Nissan Versa Midsize CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
17Pontiac G3 Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
18Nissan Sentra Midsize CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
19Honda Civic Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
20Hyundai Accent Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
21Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 29 MPG — $1,603
22Saturn Aura Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 29 MPG — $1,603
23Scion xD Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
24MINI John Cooper Works Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $2,043
25Nissan Cube WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
26Hyundai Elantra Midsize CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
27Ford Focus Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
28Pontiac Vibe WagonGas 28 MPG — $1,661
29Toyota Matrix WagonGas 28 MPG — $1,661
30BMW 3 Series Diesel Compact CarDiesel 27 MPG — $2,056

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