Fuel economy
Fuel efficient vehicles by type
Most fuel efficient sedans for the 2006 & 2007 model years
Vehicles are ranked by city miles per gallon (MPG) followed by highway MPG based on the EPA's Fuel Economy Guide. Each model is allowed to appear on the list only once.
2007 sedans
| Rank |
Make/model |
City MPG |
Hwy MPG |
Fuel |
Specifications |
| 1 |
Toyota Camry Hybrid |
40 |
38 |
Regular/hybrid |
4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic(CVT) |
| 2 |
Hyundai Elantra |
28 |
36 |
Regular |
4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic(4) |
| 3 |
Honda Accord Hybrid |
28 |
35 |
Regular/hybrid |
6 cyl, 3 L, Automatic(5) |
| 4 |
Kia Spectra |
27 |
35 |
Regular |
4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic(4) |
| 5 |
Nissan Altima |
26 |
35 |
Regular |
4 cyl, 2.5 L, Manual(6) |
| 6 |
Lexus GS450h |
25 |
28 |
Premium/hybrid |
6 cyl, 3.5 L, Automatic(6) |
| 7 (tie) |
Hyundai Sonata |
24 |
34 |
Regular |
4 cyl, 2.4 L, Manual(5) |
| 7 (tie) |
Chevrolet Malibu |
24 |
34 |
Regular |
4 cyl, 2.2 L, Automatic(4) |
| 7 (tie) |
Kia Optima |
24 |
34 |
Regular |
4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic(5) |
| 10 (tie) |
Lexus IS250 |
24 |
32 |
Premium |
6 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic(6) |
| 10 (tie) |
Audi A4 |
24 |
32 |
Premium |
4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic(CVT) |
| 10 (tie) |
Chrysler Sebring |
24 |
32 |
Regular |
4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic(4) |
| 10 (tie) |
Mazda 6 |
24 |
32 |
Premium |
4 cyl, 2.3 L, Manual(5) |
2006 sedans
| Rank |
Make/model |
City MPG |
Hwy MPG |
Fuel |
Specifications |
| 1 |
Mercedes-Benz E320 Cdi |
27 |
37 |
Diesel |
6 cyl, 3.2 L, Automatic(5) |
| 2 |
Hyundai Elantra |
27 |
34 |
Regular |
4 cyl, 2 L, Manual(5) |
| 3 |
Honda Accord |
26 |
34 |
Regular |
4 cyl, 2.4 L, Manual(5) |
| 4 |
Kia Spectra |
25 |
34 |
Regular |
4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic(4) |
| 5 (tie) |
Toyota Camry |
24 |
34 |
Regular |
4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic(5) |
| 5 (tie) |
Hyundai Sonata |
24 |
34 |
Regular |
4 cyl, 2.4 L, Manual(5) |
| 5 (tie) |
Kia Optima |
24 |
34 |
Regular |
4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic(5) |
| 8 (tie) |
Chevrolet Malibu |
24 |
32 |
Regular |
4 cyl, 2.2 L, Automatic(4) |
| 8 (tie) |
Ford Fusion |
24 |
32 |
Regular |
4 cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic(5) |
| 8 (tie) |
Mercury Milan |
24 |
32 |
Regular |
4 cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic(5) |
| 8 (tie) |
Lexus IS250 |
24 |
32 |
Premium |
6 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic(6) |
| 8 (tie) |
Audi A4 |
24 |
32 |
Premium |
4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic(variable) |
- Note: Miles per gallon (MPG) will vary for models with different vehicle specifications. Driving habits will also affect MPG.
- Source: EPA's Fuel Economy Guide
