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