2010 rankings · Midsize Cars

Most Fuel-Efficient 2010 Midsize Cars, Ranked

We ranked all 41 EPA-rated 2010 midsize cars by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota Prius leads at about $930 a year (50 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 7 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 Prius50 MPG $930
  2. 2Ford Fusion Hybrid39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Mercury Milan Hybrid39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Toyota Camry Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Nissan Altima Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  6. 6Nissan Versa30 MPG $1,550
  7. 7Nissan Sentra29 MPG $1,603
  8. 8Hyundai Elantra29 MPG $1,603
  9. 9Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
  10. 10Ford Fusion27 MPG $1,722
  11. 11Mercury Milan27 MPG $1,722
  12. 12Toyota Camry26 MPG $1,788
  13. 13Chevrolet Malibu26 MPG $1,788
  14. 14Saturn Aura26 MPG $1,788
  15. 15Kia Optima25 MPG $1,860

All 41 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Prius Hybrid 50 MPG — $930
2Ford Fusion Hybrid Hybrid 39 MPG — $1,192
3Mercury Milan Hybrid Hybrid 39 MPG — $1,192
4Toyota Camry Hybrid Hybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
5Nissan Altima Hybrid Hybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
6Nissan Versa Gas 30 MPG — $1,550
7Nissan Sentra Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
8Hyundai Elantra Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
9Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Hybrid 29 MPG — $1,603
10Ford Fusion Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
11Mercury Milan Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
12Toyota Camry Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
13Chevrolet Malibu Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
14Saturn Aura Flex-fuel 26 MPG — $1,788
15Kia Optima Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
16Mitsubishi Galant Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
17Dodge Avenger Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
18Mazda 6 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
19Buick Lacrosse/Allure Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
20Cadillac CTS Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
21Volvo S80 Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
22Cadillac STS Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
23Lincoln MKZ Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
24Volkswagen Passat Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
25Nissan Maxima Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
26BMW 5 Series Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
27Lexus ES Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
28Lexus GS Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
29Audi A6 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
30Lexus LS Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
31Mercedes-Benz E-Class Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
32Acura TL Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
33Mazda Speed 3 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
34Saab 9-5 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
35Lexus LS Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
36Jaguar XF Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
37Acura RL Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
38Audi A8 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
39Audi S6 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
40Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Gas 12 MPG — $4,938
41Bentley Continental Flying Spur Gas 12 MPG — $4,938

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