2009 rankings · Two-Seaters
Most Fuel-Efficient 2009 Two-Seaters, Ranked
We ranked all 27 EPA-rated 2009 two-seaters by what they cost to fuel. The smart fortwo leads at about $1,646 a year (36 MPG), while the Lamborghini Murcielago is the most expensive to run at $5,386 (11 MPG). The median two-seater costs $3,100 a year to fuel.
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)All 27 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | smart fortwo | Gas | 36 MPG | — | $1,646 |
| 2 | Pontiac Solstice | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 3 | Saturn SKY | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 4 | Audi TT Roadster | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |
| 5 | Porsche Boxster | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $2,469 |
| 6 | Mazda MX-5 | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $2,469 |
| 7 | Porsche Cayman | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $2,469 |
| 8 | Lotus Elise/exige | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 9 | BMW Z4 | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,693 |
| 10 | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 11 | Honda S2000 | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 12 | Nissan 370z | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 13 | Nissan 350z | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,962 |
| 14 | Spyker C8 | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 15 | Chevrolet Corvette | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $3,118 |
| 16 | Cadillac XLR | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 17 | Cadillac XLR-V | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $3,485 |
| 18 | Dodge Viper | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 19 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 20 | Lamborghini Gallardo | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 21 | Aston Martin Vantage | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 22 | Audi R8 | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 23 | Aston Martin DBS | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $4,232 |
| 24 | Mercedes-Benz SLR | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |
| 25 | Ferrari F430 | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |
| 26 | Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $4,938 |
| 27 | Lamborghini Murcielago | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $5,386 |