2013 rankings

Cheapest 2013 Vehicles to Fuel

Every 2013 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. 1Scion iQ EV121 MPGe $756
  2. 2Honda Fit EV118 MPGe $783
  3. 3Nissan Leaf115 MPGe $783
  4. 4Fiat 500e116 MPGe $783
  5. 5Mitsubishi i-MiEV112 MPGe $810
  6. 6Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
  7. 7smart fortwo EV107 MPGe $864
  8. 8Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid95 MPGe + 50 MPG $887
  9. 9Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
  10. 10Tesla Model S95 MPGe $945
  11. 11Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
  12. 12Honda Civic Hybrid44 MPG $1,057
  13. 13Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
  14. 14Ford Fusion Plug-in Hybrid88 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,122
  15. 15Ford C-MAX Plug-in Hybrid88 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,122

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Scion iQ EV Subcompact CarElectric 121 MPGe 38 mi $756
2Honda Fit EV WagonElectric 118 MPGe 82 mi $783
3Nissan Leaf Midsize CarElectric 115 MPGe 75 mi $783
4Fiat 500e Subcompact CarElectric 116 MPGe 87 mi $783
5Mitsubishi i-MiEV Subcompact CarElectric 112 MPGe 62 mi $810
6Ford Focus EV Compact CarElectric 105 MPGe 76 mi $864
7smart fortwo EV Two-SeaterElectric 107 MPGe 68 mi $864
8Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Midsize CarPlug-in hybrid 95 MPGe + 50 MPG 540 mi $887
9Toyota Prius c Compact CarHybrid 50 MPG — $930
10Tesla Model S Large CarElectric 95 MPGe 265 mi $945
11Toyota Prius Midsize CarHybrid 48 MPG — $969
12Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 44 MPG — $1,057
13Lexus CT Compact CarHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
14Ford Fusion Plug-in Hybrid Midsize CarPlug-in hybrid 88 MPGe + 38 MPG 550 mi $1,122
15Ford C-MAX Plug-in Hybrid Midsize CarPlug-in hybrid 88 MPGe + 38 MPG 550 mi $1,122
16Honda Insight Compact CarHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
17Ford Fusion Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
18Toyota Prius v WagonHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
19Toyota Camry Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
20Lexus ES Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
21Toyota Avalon Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
22Ford C-MAX Large CarHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
23Chevrolet Volt Compact CarPlug-in hybrid 98 MPGe + 37 MPG 380 mi $1,168
24Toyota RAV4 EV Small SUVElectric 76 MPGe 103 mi $1,188
25Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
26CODA Automotive Coda Subcompact CarElectric 73 MPGe 88 mi $1,242
27Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 37 MPG — $1,257
28Kia Optima Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 37 MPG — $1,257
29Scion iQ Subcompact CarGas 37 MPG — $1,257
30Honda CR-Z Two-SeaterHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292

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