2012 cars: fuel economy of every model

All 324 EPA-rated 2012 model lines, each in its most efficient configuration. The median gas or hybrid model is rated 22 MPG; the best reaches 50 MPG (Toyota Prius c).

Model lines324EPA-rated for 2012
Median combined22 MPGgas & hybrid lines
Hybrid & plug-in3410% of lines
Electric82% of lines

How 2012 models spread out

Number of gas & hybrid model lines by combined MPG
10162228344046

Combined MPG, 2-MPG bins. EVs and plug-in hybrids are rated in MPGe and appear in the table below. Hover a column for counts.

2012 rankings

All 2012 models by fuel cost

Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
Mitsubishi i-MiEV Subcompact CarElectric 112 MPGe 62 mi $810
Ford Focus EV Compact CarElectric 105 MPGe 76 mi $864
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Midsize CarPlug-in hybrid 95 MPGe + 50 MPG 540 mi $888
Nissan Leaf Midsize CarElectric 99 MPGe 73 mi $918
Toyota Prius c Compact CarHybrid 50 MPG — $930
Toyota Prius Midsize CarHybrid 48 MPG — $969
Tesla Model S Large CarElectric 89 MPGe 265 mi $1,026
Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 44 MPG — $1,057
Lexus CT Compact CarHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
Honda Insight Compact CarHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
Toyota Prius v WagonHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
Toyota Camry Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
Toyota RAV4 EV SUVElectric 76 MPGe 103 mi $1,188
Chevrolet Volt Compact CarPlug-in hybrid 94 MPGe + 37 MPG 380 mi $1,199
Ford Fusion Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
CODA Automotive Coda Subcompact CarElectric 73 MPGe 88 mi $1,242
Scion iQ Subcompact CarGas 37 MPG — $1,257
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
Kia Optima Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
Honda CR-Z Two-SeaterHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
Lexus HS Compact CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
Honda Civic CNG Compact CarNatural gas 31 MPGe — $1,403
Toyota Yaris Compact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
Nissan Versa Compact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
Honda Civic Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
Hyundai Elantra Midsize CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
Hyundai Accent Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
Ford Focus Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
Kia Rio Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
Ford Escape Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
Mazda 3 Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
Ford Fiesta Subcompact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
Chevrolet Cruze Midsize CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
Chevrolet Sonic Midsize CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Van/Wagon Special Purpose VehicleElectric 62 MPGe 56 mi $1,458
BYD e6 SUVElectric 62 MPGe 122 mi $1,458
Honda Fit WagonGas 31 MPG — $1,500
Mazda 2 Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
Hyundai Veloster Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
Kia Forte Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
Nissan Sentra Midsize CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
Toyota Matrix WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
Scion xD Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
Volkswagen Passat Diesel Midsize CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632
smart fortwo Two-SeaterGas 36 MPG — $1,646
Volkswagen Jetta Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
Buick Regal Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
Toyota Camry Midsize CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUVHybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
Mitsubishi Lancer Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
Suzuki SX4 Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
Kia Soul WagonGas 28 MPG — $1,661
Nissan Cube WagonGas 28 MPG — $1,661
Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
Hyundai Sonata Large CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
Honda Accord Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
Kia Optima Midsize CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
Mitsubishi Outlander SUVGas 27 MPG — $1,722
Dodge Caliber WagonGas 27 MPG — $1,722
Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 32 MPG — $1,734
Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 32 MPG — $1,734
Audi A3 Diesel WagonDiesel 32 MPG — $1,734
Volkswagen Golf/GTI Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Volkswagen Passat Midsize CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Chevrolet Malibu Midsize CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Nissan Altima Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Honda CR-V SUVGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Chevrolet Equinox SUVFlex-fuel 26 MPG — $1,788
Ford Fusion Midsize CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
GMC Terrain SUVFlex-fuel 26 MPG — $1,788
Suzuki Kizashi Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
MINI Cooper Two-SeaterGas 32 MPG — $1,852
Fiat 500 Subcompact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,852
Subaru Legacy/Outback SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Kia Sportage SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Volkswagen Beetle Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Ford Escape SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Mazda 6 Midsize CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Scion tC Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Hyundai Tucson SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Jeep Compass SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Jeep Patriot SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Nissan Rogue SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Buick Regal Midsize CarFlex-fuel 24 MPG — $1,938
Mitsubishi Galant Midsize CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Dodge Avenger Midsize CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Toyota RAV4 SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Saab 9-3 Compact CarFlex-fuel 24 MPG — $1,938
Saab 9-5 Midsize CarFlex-fuel 24 MPG — $1,938
Kia Sorento SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Scion xB WagonGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Mazda 5 MinivanGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Ford Edge SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Volvo C30 Compact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Honda Crosstour SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Chrysler 200 Compact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Buick Verano Compact CarFlex-fuel 24 MPG — $1,938
MINI Clubman Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,975
MINI Countryman Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,975
MINI Roadster Two-SeaterGas 30 MPG — $1,975
Dodge Charger Large CarFlex-fuel 23 MPG — $2,022
Ford Explorer SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Ford Mustang Subcompact CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Mitsubishi Eclipse Subcompact CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Subaru Forester SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Volvo S80 Midsize CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Chrysler 300 Large CarFlex-fuel 23 MPG — $2,022
Volvo S60 Compact CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Hyundai Santa Fe SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Hyundai Azera Large CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Toyota Venza SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Ford Transit Connect Special Purpose VehicleGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Chevrolet Captiva SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Lexus RX Hybrid SUVHybrid 29 MPG — $2,043
Infiniti M35 Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 29 MPG — $2,043
Nissan Juke WagonGas 29 MPG — $2,043
Ford Taurus Large CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Chevrolet Camaro Compact CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Lexus ES Midsize CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Toyota Avalon Large CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Honda Odyssey MinivanGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Toyota Tacoma Small PickupGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Suzuki Grand Vitara SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Chevrolet Impala Large CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Toyota Highlander SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Mazda CX-7 SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Kia Rondo WagonGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Hyundai Genesis Large CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Dodge Journey SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Audi A6 Midsize CarGas 28 MPG — $2,116
MINI John Cooper Works Two-SeaterGas 28 MPG — $2,116
Fisker Karma Subcompact CarPlug-in hybrid 54 MPGe + 20 MPG 240 mi $2,165
BMW 5 Series Midsize CarGas 27 MPG — $2,194
BMW 3 Series Subcompact CarGas 27 MPG — $2,194
BMW Z4 Two-SeaterGas 27 MPG — $2,194
GMC Sierra Hybrid Full-Size PickupHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
Nissan Quest MinivanGas 21 MPG — $2,214
GMC Yukon Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
Volvo C70 Subcompact CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Nissan Frontier Small PickupGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Toyota Sienna MinivanGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Lexus RX SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid Full-Size PickupHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
Kia Sedona MinivanGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Cadillac CTS Midsize CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Volvo XC70 SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Chevrolet Colorado Small PickupGas 21 MPG — $2,214
GMC Canyon Small PickupGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Lincoln MKZ Midsize CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Lincoln MKX SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Dodge Challenger Midsize CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Volvo XC60 SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Suzuki Equator Small PickupGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Buick LaCrosse Midsize CarFlex-fuel 21 MPG — $2,214
BMW 5 Series Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 26 MPG — $2,279
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Two-SeaterGas 26 MPG — $2,279
Audi TT Coupe Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $2,279
Audi TT Roadster Two-SeaterGas 26 MPG — $2,279
BMW 6 Series Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $2,279
Chrysler Town and Country MinivanFlex-fuel 20 MPG — $2,325
Nissan Murano SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Honda Pilot SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Lincoln MKS Large CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Volkswagen Routan MinivanFlex-fuel 20 MPG — $2,325
Dodge Grand Caravan MinivanFlex-fuel 20 MPG — $2,325
Lincoln MKT SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Saab 9-4 SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Ram C/V MinivanFlex-fuel 20 MPG — $2,325
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $2,370
Audi A4 Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $2,370
Acura TSX Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $2,370
Volkswagen Eos Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $2,370
Audi A5 Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $2,370
Volkswagen CC Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $2,370
Porsche Panamera Hybrid Large CarHybrid 25 MPG — $2,370
Ford F150 Full-Size PickupFlex-fuel 19 MPG — $2,447
Toyota 4Runner SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVFlex-fuel 19 MPG — $2,447
Chevrolet Corvette Two-SeaterGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Dodge Durango SUVFlex-fuel 19 MPG — $2,447
Volvo XC90 SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Cadillac SRX SUVFlex-fuel 19 MPG — $2,447
Toyota FJ Cruiser SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Mazda CX-9 SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
GMC Acadia SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Hyundai Veracruz SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Buick Enclave SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Ford Flex SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Chevrolet Traverse SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Lexus IS Subcompact CarGas 24 MPG — $2,469
Mazda MX-5 Two-SeaterGas 24 MPG — $2,469
Audi A3 WagonGas 24 MPG — $2,469
Volkswagen Tiguan SUVGas 24 MPG — $2,469
Volkswagen Touareg Diesel SUVDiesel 22 MPG — $2,523
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Subcompact CarGas 23 MPG — $2,576
Acura TL Midsize CarGas 23 MPG — $2,576
Porsche Boxster Two-SeaterGas 23 MPG — $2,576
Porsche Cayman Two-SeaterGas 23 MPG — $2,576
BMW 1 Series Subcompact CarGas 23 MPG — $2,576
Infiniti G25 Midsize CarGas 23 MPG — $2,576
Lotus Evora Subcompact CarGas 23 MPG — $2,576
Porsche New 911 Carrera Subcompact CarGas 23 MPG — $2,576
GMC Sierra Full-Size PickupFlex-fuel 18 MPG — $2,583
Jeep Wrangler SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Chevrolet Silverado Full-Size PickupFlex-fuel 18 MPG — $2,583
Toyota Tundra Full-Size PickupGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Nissan Xterra SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Jeep Liberty SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Subaru Tribeca SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Land Rover LR2 SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
BMW X5 Diesel SUVDiesel 21 MPG — $2,643
Nissan Maxima Midsize CarGas 22 MPG — $2,693
Land Rover Range Rover SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,693
Porsche 911 Subcompact CarGas 22 MPG — $2,693
Infiniti G37 Subcompact CarGas 22 MPG — $2,693
Nissan 370z Two-SeaterGas 22 MPG — $2,693
Audi Q5 SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,693
Audi A7 Midsize CarGas 22 MPG — $2,693
Chevrolet Suburban SUVFlex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
GMC Yukon SUVFlex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
Chevrolet Tahoe SUVFlex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
GMC Savana Cargo VanGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Chevrolet Avalanche SUVFlex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
Chevrolet Express Cargo VanGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Honda Ridgeline Full-Size PickupGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Audi Q7 Diesel SUVDiesel 20 MPG — $2,775
Audi S4 Compact CarGas 21 MPG — $2,821
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid Large CarHybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
Audi A8 Large CarGas 21 MPG — $2,821
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
BMW X3 SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,821
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
Acura RDX SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,821
Mazda Speed 3 Midsize CarGas 21 MPG — $2,821
Porsche Panamera Large CarGas 21 MPG — $2,821
Infiniti M37 Midsize CarGas 21 MPG — $2,821
Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Ford Expedition SUVFlex-fuel 16 MPG — $2,906
Lincoln Navigator SUVFlex-fuel 16 MPG — $2,906
Cadillac Escalade SUVFlex-fuel 16 MPG — $2,906
Toyota Sequoia SUVGas 16 MPG — $2,906
BMW 7 Series Large CarGas 20 MPG — $2,962
BMW 7 Series Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 20 MPG — $2,962
Lexus LS Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 20 MPG — $2,962
Acura RL Midsize CarGas 20 MPG — $2,962
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class SUVFlex-fuel 20 MPG — $2,962
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Compact CarGas 20 MPG — $2,962
Audi S5 Subcompact CarGas 20 MPG — $2,962
Infiniti EX35 WagonGas 20 MPG — $2,962
Ford E250 Van VanFlex-fuel 15 MPG — $3,100
Nissan Titan Full-Size PickupGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Nissan Armada SUVGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Ford E150 Van VanFlex-fuel 15 MPG — $3,100
VPG MV-1 Special Purpose VehicleGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Lexus LS Midsize CarGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Jaguar XJ Large CarGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Large CarGas 19 MPG — $3,118
BMW X5 SUVGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Infiniti FX35 SUVGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Porsche Cayenne SUVGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Volkswagen Touareg SUVGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Jaguar XK Subcompact CarGas 19 MPG — $3,118
BMW X6 SUVGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Jaguar XF Midsize CarGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Nissan GT-R Subcompact CarGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Acura ZDX SUVGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Infiniti M56 Midsize CarGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Compact CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Roush Performance Mustang Subcompact CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Acura MDX SUVGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Mercedes-Benz R-Class SUVGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Audi Q7 SUVGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Lexus IS F Subcompact CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class SUVGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Hyundai Equus Large CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
McLaren MP4-12C Coupe Two-SeaterGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Chevrolet Express Passenger VanFlex-fuel 14 MPG — $3,321
GMC Savana Passenger VanFlex-fuel 14 MPG — $3,321
Ford E150 Wagon VanFlex-fuel 14 MPG — $3,321
VPG MV-1 CNG Special Purpose VehicleNatural gas 13 MPGe — $3,346
Nissan Pathfinder SUVGas 17 MPG — $3,485
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Two-SeaterGas 17 MPG — $3,485
Lexus GX SUVGas 17 MPG — $3,485
Chrysler 300 SRT8 Large CarGas 17 MPG — $3,485
Ford E350 Van VanFlex-fuel 13 MPG — $3,577
Ford E350 Wagon VanFlex-fuel 13 MPG — $3,577
BMW M Subcompact CarGas 16 MPG — $3,703
Lamborghini Gallardo Two-SeaterGas 16 MPG — $3,703
Infiniti QX56 SUVGas 16 MPG — $3,703
Aston Martin Vantage Two-SeaterGas 16 MPG — $3,703
Audi R8 Two-SeaterGas 16 MPG — $3,703
Maserati GranTurismo Subcompact CarGas 16 MPG — $3,703
Infiniti FX50 SUVGas 16 MPG — $3,703
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Two-SeaterGas 16 MPG — $3,703
Audi R8 Spyder Two-SeaterGas 16 MPG — $3,703
Aston Martin DB9 Subcompact CarGas 15 MPG — $3,950
Maserati Quattroporte Large CarGas 15 MPG — $3,950
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUVGas 15 MPG — $3,950
Ferrari California Two-SeaterGas 15 MPG — $3,950
Aston Martin Rapide Subcompact CarGas 15 MPG — $3,950
Rolls-Royce Ghost Large CarGas 15 MPG — $3,950
Aston Martin Virage Subcompact CarGas 15 MPG — $3,950
Bentley Continental Compact CarFlex-fuel 14 MPG — $4,232
Rolls-Royce Phantom Compact CarGas 14 MPG — $4,232
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Midsize CarFlex-fuel 14 MPG — $4,232
Aston Martin DBS Subcompact CarGas 14 MPG — $4,232
Land Rover LR4 SUVGas 14 MPG — $4,232
Bentley Continental Supersports Two-SeaterFlex-fuel 14 MPG — $4,232
Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible Subcompact CarFlex-fuel 14 MPG — $4,232
Ferrari 458 Italia Two-SeaterGas 14 MPG — $4,232
Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUVGas 13 MPG — $4,558
Bentley Mulsanne Midsize CarGas 13 MPG — $4,558
Lamborghini Aventador Two-SeaterGas 13 MPG — $4,558
Lexus LFA Two-SeaterGas 13 MPG — $4,558
Ferrari FF Midsize CarGas 13 MPG — $4,558
Maybach 57 Large CarGas 12 MPG — $4,938
Maybach 62 Large CarGas 12 MPG — $4,938
Maybach Landaulet Large CarGas 12 MPG — $4,938
Bugatti Veyron Two-SeaterGas 10 MPG — $5,925

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