2022 rankings · Compact Cars
Most Fuel-Efficient 2022 Compact Cars, Ranked
We ranked all 33 EPA-rated 2022 compact cars by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid leads at about $894 a year (52 MPG), while the Toyota Mirai is the most expensive to run at $7,297 (74 MPGe). The median compact car costs $1,975 a year to fuel. The class includes 1 electric and 11 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 | Toyota Corolla Hybrid | Hybrid | 52 MPG | — | $894 |
| 2 | Honda Insight | Hybrid | 52 MPG | — | $894 |
| 3 | Porsche Taycan | Electric | 83 MPGe | 246 mi | $1,099 |
| 4 | Lexus UX Hybrid | Hybrid | 42 MPG | — | $1,107 |
| 5 | Mitsubishi Mirage | Gas | 39 MPG | — | $1,192 |
| 6 | Hyundai Accent | Gas | 36 MPG | — | $1,292 |
| 7 | Kia Rio | Gas | 36 MPG | — | $1,292 |
| 8 | Toyota Corolla | Gas | 35 MPG | — | $1,329 |
| 9 | Volkswagen Jetta | Gas | 35 MPG | — | $1,329 |
| 10 | Nissan Versa | Gas | 35 MPG | — | $1,329 |
| 11 | Volvo S60 Plug-in Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 74 MPGe + 31 MPG | 530 mi | $1,419 |
| 12 | Mazda 3 | Gas | 31 MPG | — | $1,500 |
| 13 | Volkswagen GLI | Gas | 30 MPG | — | $1,550 |
| 14 | Toyota C-HR | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $1,603 |
| 15 | BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 75 MPGe + 28 MPG | 320 mi | $1,666 |
| 16 | BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 64 MPGe + 26 MPG | 340 mi | $1,826 |
| 17 | BMW 3 Series | Gas | 30 MPG | — | $1,975 |
| 18 | Volvo S60 | Gas | 30 MPG | — | $1,975 |
| 19 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Hybrid | Hybrid | 29 MPG | — | $2,043 |
| 20 | Audi A4 Hybrid | Hybrid | 29 MPG | — | $2,043 |
| 21 | Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $2,043 |
| 22 | BMW 2 Series | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $2,043 |
| 23 | Acura ILX | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $2,116 |
| 24 | Cadillac CT4 | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $2,194 |
| 25 | BMW 3 Series Hybrid | Hybrid | 26 MPG | — | $2,279 |
| 26 | Lexus IS | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |
| 27 | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Hybrid | Hybrid | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |
| 28 | Hyundai Veloster | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |
| 29 | Acura TLX | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |
| 30 | Audi S4 | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $2,469 |
| 31 | Genesis G70 | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $2,469 |
| 32 | Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Hybrid | Hybrid | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 33 | Toyota Mirai | Fuel cell | 74 MPGe | 402 mi | $7,297 |