2013 rankings · Two-Seaters
Most Fuel-Efficient 2013 Two-Seaters, Ranked
We ranked all 23 EPA-rated 2013 two-seaters by what they cost to fuel. The smart fortwo EV leads at about $864 a year (107 MPGe), while the Bugatti Veyron is the most expensive to run at $5,925 (10 MPG). The median two-seater costs $2,469 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 23 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | smart fortwo EV | Electric | 107 MPGe | 68 mi | $864 |
| 2 | Honda CR-Z | Hybrid | 36 MPG | — | $1,292 |
| 3 | smart fortwo | Gas | 36 MPG | — | $1,646 |
| 4 | MINI Cooper | Gas | 32 MPG | — | $1,852 |
| 5 | MINI Roadster | Gas | 30 MPG | — | $1,975 |
| 6 | MINI John Cooper Works | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $2,043 |
| 7 | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $2,279 |
| 8 | Audi TT Roadster | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $2,279 |
| 9 | BMW Z4 | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $2,279 |
| 10 | Porsche Boxster | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |
| 11 | Chevrolet Corvette | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 12 | Mazda MX-5 | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $2,469 |
| 13 | Nissan 370z | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,693 |
| 14 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,962 |
| 15 | Lamborghini Gallardo | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 16 | Aston Martin Vantage | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 17 | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 18 | Ferrari 458 Italia | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 19 | Ferrari 458 Spider | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 20 | SRT Viper | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 21 | Lamborghini Aventador | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |
| 22 | Ferrari F12 | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |
| 23 | Bugatti Veyron | Gas | 10 MPG | — | $5,925 |