2021 rankings · Large Cars
Most Fuel-Efficient 2021 Large Cars, Ranked
We ranked all 27 EPA-rated 2021 large cars by what they cost to fuel. The Tesla Model S leads at about $761 a year (120 MPGe), while the Rolls-Royce Ghost is the most expensive to run at $4,232 (14 MPG). The median large car costs $2,194 a year to fuel. The class includes 2 electric and 9 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 27 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model S | Electric | 120 MPGe | 405 mi | $761 |
| 2 | Hyundai Ioniq | Hybrid | 59 MPG | — | $788 |
| 3 | Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | Hybrid | 52 MPG | — | $894 |
| 4 | Honda Accord Hybrid | Hybrid | 48 MPG | — | $969 |
| 5 | Porsche Taycan | Electric | 79 MPGe | 227 mi | $1,107 |
| 6 | Honda Civic | Gas | 36 MPG | — | $1,292 |
| 7 | Honda Accord | Gas | 33 MPG | — | $1,409 |
| 8 | Hyundai Sonata | Gas | 32 MPG | — | $1,453 |
| 9 | Kia K5 | Gas | 32 MPG | — | $1,453 |
| 10 | Subaru Legacy | Gas | 30 MPG | — | $1,550 |
| 11 | Dodge Charger | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 12 | Chrysler 300 | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 13 | Audi A8 Plug-in Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 53 MPGe + 23 MPG | 420 mi | $2,170 |
| 14 | BMW X1 | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $2,194 |
| 15 | BMW 7 Series Plug-in Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 56 MPGe + 22 MPG | 290 mi | $2,264 |
| 16 | Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 52 MPGe + 22 MPG | 480 mi | $2,274 |
| 17 | Genesis G80 | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $2,279 |
| 18 | BMW 7 Series | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |
| 19 | Volkswagen Arteon | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |
| 20 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid | Hybrid | 24 MPG | — | $2,469 |
| 21 | Audi A8 Hybrid | Hybrid | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 22 | Porsche Panamera | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,962 |
| 23 | Genesis G90 | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,962 |
| 24 | Maserati Quattroporte | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $3,118 |
| 25 | Audi S8 Hybrid | Hybrid | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 26 | Rolls-Royce Phantom | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $4,232 |
| 27 | Rolls-Royce Ghost | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $4,232 |