2015 rankings · Two-Seaters
Most Fuel-Efficient 2015 Two-Seaters, Ranked
We ranked all 33 EPA-rated 2015 two-seaters by what they cost to fuel. The smart fortwo EV leads at about $850 a year (107 MPGe), while the Bugatti Veyron is the most expensive to run at $5,925 (10 MPG). The median two-seater costs $2,821 a year to fuel. The class includes 1 electric and 3 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 33 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | smart fortwo EV | Electric | 107 MPGe | 68 mi | $850 |
| 2 | Honda CR-Z | Hybrid | 36 MPG | — | $1,292 |
| 3 | smart fortwo | Gas | 36 MPG | — | $1,646 |
| 4 | MINI John Cooper Works | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $2,043 |
| 5 | MINI Roadster | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $2,043 |
| 6 | Alfa Romeo 4C | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $2,116 |
| 7 | Porsche 918 Spyder | Plug-in hybrid | 67 MPGe + 22 MPG | 420 mi | $2,259 |
| 8 | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $2,279 |
| 9 | Audi TT Roadster | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $2,279 |
| 10 | BMW Z4 | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $2,279 |
| 11 | McLaren P1 | Plug-in hybrid | 18 MPGe + 17 MPG | 300 mi | $2,285 |
| 12 | Porsche Boxster | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |
| 13 | Porsche Cayman | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |
| 14 | Mazda MX-5 | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $2,469 |
| 15 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 16 | Jaguar F-Type | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 17 | Chevrolet Corvette | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 18 | Nissan 370z | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 19 | McLaren 650S Coupe | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 20 | McLaren 650S Spider | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 21 | Audi R8 | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $3,485 |
| 22 | Audi R8 Spyder | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $3,485 |
| 23 | Aston Martin Vantage | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 24 | Lamborghini Huracan | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 25 | Dodge Viper | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 26 | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 27 | Ferrari 458 Italia | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 28 | Ferrari 458 Spider | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 29 | Ferrari 458 Speciale | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 30 | Lamborghini Aventador | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |
| 31 | Ferrari F12 | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |
| 32 | Lamborghini Veneno | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |
| 33 | Bugatti Veyron | Gas | 10 MPG | — | $5,925 |