2010 rankings

Cheapest 2010 Vehicles to Fuel

Every 2010 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. 1Toyota Prius50 MPG $930
  2. 2Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  3. 3Honda Insight41 MPG $1,134
  4. 4Ford Fusion Hybrid39 MPG $1,192
  5. 5Mercury Milan Hybrid39 MPG $1,192
  6. 6Lexus HS35 MPG $1,329
  7. 7Toyota Camry Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  8. 8Nissan Altima Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  9. 9Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  10. 10Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  11. 11Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  12. 12Toyota Yaris32 MPG $1,453
  13. 13Hyundai Accent31 MPG $1,500
  14. 14Kia Rio31 MPG $1,500
  15. 15Honda Fit31 MPG $1,500

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Prius Midsize CarHybrid 50 MPG — $930
2Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
3Honda Insight Compact CarHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
4Ford Fusion Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 39 MPG — $1,192
5Mercury Milan Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 39 MPG — $1,192
6Lexus HS Compact CarHybrid 35 MPG — $1,329
7Toyota Camry Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
8Nissan Altima Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
9Ford Escape Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
10Mazda Tribute Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
11Mercury Mariner Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
12Toyota Yaris Subcompact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
13Hyundai Accent Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
14Kia Rio Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
15Honda Fit WagonGas 31 MPG — $1,500
16Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
17Suzuki Swift Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
18Chevrolet Aveo Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
19Chevrolet Cobalt Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
20Pontiac G5 Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
21Nissan Versa Midsize CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
22Pontiac G3 Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
23Kia Forte Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
24Honda Civic CNG Subcompact CarNatural gas 28 MPGe — $1,554
25Nissan Sentra Midsize CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
26Honda Civic Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
27Hyundai Elantra Midsize CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
28Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 29 MPG — $1,603
29Scion xD Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
30Nissan Cube WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603

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