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U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Fact #631: July 12, 2010
Top 10 All-Time EPA Rated Vehicles

Fueleconomy.gov is the official source for light vehicle fuel economy ratings. The Web site has data extending back to 1984 and has recently published a list showing the highest-rated vehicles over this 26-year period. The list breaks down into two broad categories: (1) very small, light weight vehicles from the mid-80's/early 90's with few amenities, and (2) technologically advanced hybrid vehicles produced in 2000 and later. Top honors goes to the 2000 Honda Insight with a combined rating of 53 miles per gallon while the 2010 Toyota Prius, a midsized vehicle, takes second place.

Fueleconomy.gov's Top Ten EPA-Rated Fuel Sippers (1984 to present)
Graph showing the website Fueleconomy.gov's top ten highest-rated vehicles for fuel economy from 1984 to present. Number Ten is a tie between the 1989 Chevrolet Sprint and the 1989 Suzuki Swift with a combined 41 mpg. Number nine is the 2001-2003 Toyota Prius with a combined 41 mpg. Number eight is the 2010 Honda Insight with a combined mpg of 42. Number seven is the 2006-2010 Honda Civic Hybrid with a combined mpg of 42. Number six is the 1994-1995 Honda Civic HB VX with a combined mpg of 43. Number five is the 1986-1987 Honda Civic Couope HF with a combined mpg of 46. Number four is the 1990-1994 Geo Metro XF1 with a combined 47 mpg. Number three is a 1986 Chevrolet Sprint ER with a combined 48 pg. Number two is a 2010 Toyota Prius with a combined mpg of 50. Number one is the 2000 Honda Insight with a combined mpg of 53. For more detailed information, see supporting information below.

Supporting Information

Supporting information for the information listed above can be found on the Fueleconomy.gov Web site.

 

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