Most Fuel-Efficient Cars

These gas sippers are easy on the wallet

By Jeff S. Bartlett
Managing Editor, Autos

By Jon Linkov
Autos Editor

Data analysis by Anita Lam

Updated January 21, 2025

2025 Kia Niro PHEV front, driving along the coast — 2025 Kia Niro PHEV

Fuel economy is one of the most important factors to consider when buying a new car because it has an impact on your weekly operating costs. In fact, Americans are more likely to name fuel economy as the factor that needs the most improvement in the vehicles they drive often, according to a nationally representative survey of 2,191 US adults conducted in summer 2024 from Consumer Reports.

Many cars sold today offer impressive fuel economy, especially in contrast to what you may be trading in. But the performance can vary widely, even among hybrids. Below, we spotlight the 10 most fuel-efficient cars based on Consumer Reports’ overall fuel-economy test results.

Use these 10 tips to get the most out of a tank of gas, and learn how to save money at the pump.

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Jeff S. Bartlett

Jeff S. Bartlett is the managing editor for the autos team at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2005. Previously, Jeff served as the online editorial director of Motor Trend for 11 years. Throughout his career, Jeff has driven thousands of cars, many on racetracks around the globe. Follow him on X: @JeffSBartlett

Jon Linkov

Jon Linkov is the deputy auto editor at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2002, covering varied automotive topics including buying and leasing, maintenance and repair, ownership, reliability, used cars, and electric vehicles. He manages CR’s lineup of special interest publications, hosts CR’s “Talking Cars” podcast, and writes and edits content for CR’s online and print products. An avid cyclist, Jon also enjoys driving his ’80s-era sports car and instructing at track days.