2011 rankings · Two-Seaters
Most Fuel-Efficient 2011 Two-Seaters, Ranked
We ranked all 25 EPA-rated 2011 two-seaters by what they cost to fuel. The smart fortwo EV leads at about $1,053 a year (87 MPGe), while the Bugatti Veyron is the most expensive to run at $5,925 (10 MPG). The median two-seater costs $3,485 a year to fuel. The class includes 1 electric and 1 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)All 25 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | smart fortwo EV | Electric | 87 MPGe | 63 mi | $1,053 |
| 2 | Honda CR-Z | Hybrid | 36 MPG | — | $1,292 |
| 3 | smart fortwo | Gas | 36 MPG | — | $1,646 |
| 4 | Audi TT Roadster | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $2,279 |
| 5 | Chevrolet Corvette | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 6 | Mazda MX-5 | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $2,469 |
| 7 | Porsche Boxster | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 8 | Lotus Elise/exige | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 9 | Porsche Cayman | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 10 | BMW Z4 | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,693 |
| 11 | Nissan 370z | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,693 |
| 12 | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 13 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $3,485 |
| 14 | Spyker C8 | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $3,485 |
| 15 | Lamborghini Gallardo | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 16 | Aston Martin Vantage | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 17 | Audi R8 | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 18 | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 19 | Audi R8 Spyder | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 20 | Bentley Continental Supersports | Flex-fuel | 14 MPG | — | $4,232 |
| 21 | Ferrari 458 Italia | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $4,232 |
| 22 | Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |
| 23 | Ferrari 599 GTO | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $4,938 |
| 24 | Ferrari 599 SA Aperta | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $4,938 |
| 25 | Bugatti Veyron | Gas | 10 MPG | — | $5,925 |