2012 rankings · Two-Seaters

Most Fuel-Efficient 2012 Two-Seaters, Ranked

We ranked all 26 EPA-rated 2012 two-seaters by what they cost to fuel. The Honda CR-Z leads at about $1,292 a year (36 MPG), while the Bugatti Veyron is the most expensive to run at $5,925 (10 MPG). The median two-seater costs $2,992 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 1 hybrid or plug-in model.

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. 1Honda CR-Z36 MPG $1,292
  2. 2smart fortwo36 MPG $1,646
  3. 3MINI Cooper32 MPG $1,852
  4. 4MINI Roadster30 MPG $1,975
  5. 5MINI John Cooper Works28 MPG $2,116
  6. 6BMW Z427 MPG $2,194
  7. 7Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class26 MPG $2,279
  8. 8Audi TT Roadster26 MPG $2,279
  9. 9Chevrolet Corvette19 MPG $2,447
  10. 10Mazda MX-524 MPG $2,469
  11. 11Porsche Boxster23 MPG $2,576
  12. 12Porsche Cayman23 MPG $2,576
  13. 13Nissan 370z22 MPG $2,693
  14. 14McLaren MP4-12C Coupe18 MPG $3,292
  15. 15Mercedes-Benz SL-Class17 MPG $3,485

All 26 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Honda CR-Z Hybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
2smart fortwo Gas 36 MPG — $1,646
3MINI Cooper Gas 32 MPG — $1,852
4MINI Roadster Gas 30 MPG — $1,975
5MINI John Cooper Works Gas 28 MPG — $2,116
6BMW Z4 Gas 27 MPG — $2,194
7Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Gas 26 MPG — $2,279
8Audi TT Roadster Gas 26 MPG — $2,279
9Chevrolet Corvette Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
10Mazda MX-5 Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
11Porsche Boxster Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
12Porsche Cayman Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
13Nissan 370z Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
14McLaren MP4-12C Coupe Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
15Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
16Lamborghini Gallardo Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
17Aston Martin Vantage Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
18Audi R8 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
19Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
20Audi R8 Spyder Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
21Ferrari California Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
22Bentley Continental Supersports Flex-fuel 14 MPG — $4,232
23Ferrari 458 Italia Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
24Lamborghini Aventador Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
25Lexus LFA Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
26Bugatti Veyron Gas 10 MPG — $5,925

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