Consumer Reports list of the worst mpg/ least fuel efficient cars. Organized by body type then make, model, and overall MPG, city MPG, and highway MPG.
fuel economy
These lists show the vehicles within each category that achieved the worst gas mileage in our real-world tests. We have selected mpg cutoffs that are relative to each category.
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Rank |
Make & Model |
Overall mpg |
City mpg |
Highway mpg |
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WORST |
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BUDGET CARS Overall mpg = 28 or less |
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1 |
Nissan Versa 1.8 SL |
28 MPG |
20 MPG |
36 MPG |
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2 |
Hyundai Accent GLS (AT) |
28 MPG |
19 MPG |
37 MPG |
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3 |
Kia Rio LX (AT) |
28 MPG |
19 MPG |
37 MPG |
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4 |
Chevrolet Aveo5 LS |
28 MPG |
19 MPG |
38 MPG |
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SMALL CARS Overall mpg = 24 or less |
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1 |
Chevrolet Cobalt LT |
24 MPG |
16 MPG |
34 MPG |
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2 |
Suzuki Forenza S (AT) |
24 MPG |
16 MPG |
35 MPG |
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3 |
Subaru Impreza 2.5i |
24 MPG |
17 MPG |
31 MPG |
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4 |
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 |
24 MPG |
17 MPG |
33 MPG |
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ROADSTERS/SPORTY CARS Overall mpg = 17 or less |
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1 |
Dodge Viper SRT10 |
15 MPG |
10 MPG |
24 MPG |
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2 |
Mercedes-Benz SL550 |
17 MPG |
11 MPG |
26 MPG |
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3 |
Cadillac XLR (base) |
17 MPG |
11 MPG |
27 MPG |
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SEDANS Overall mpg = 17 or less |
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1 |
Mercury Grand Marquis LSE |
16 MPG |
10 MPG |
25 MPG |
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2 |
Chrysler 300 C V8 |
16 MPG |
10 MPG |
27 MPG |
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3 |
Dodge Charger R/T V8 |
17 MPG |
11 MPG |
26 MPG |
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4 |
Buick Lucerne CXS V8 |
17 MPG |
11 MPG |
26 MPG |
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5 |
Audi A8 L |
17 MPG |
11 MPG |
26 MPG |
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6 |
Lincoln Town Car Signature |
17 MPG |
11 MPG |
27 MPG |
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7 |
Mercedes-Benz S550 |
17 MPG |
11 MPG |
27 MPG |
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8 |
Cadillac DTS Luxury II |
17 MPG |
11 MPG |
28 MPG |
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WAGONS & HATCHBACKS Overall mpg = 19 or less |
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1 |
Volvo XC70 |
18 MPG |
12 MPG |
25 MPG |
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2 |
Dodge Magnum SXT V6 |
19 MPG |
12 MPG |
30 MPG |
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3 |
Subaru Outback 3.0 R VDC Limited 6-cyl. |
19 MPG |
13 MPG |
28 MPG |
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SMALL SUVS Overall mpg = 16 or less |
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1 |
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara |
15 MPG |
10 MPG |
21 MPG |
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2 |
Jeep Liberty Sport |
16 MPG |
11 MPG |
22 MPG |
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3 |
Dodge Nitro SLT |
16 MPG |
11 MPG |
23 MPG |
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MIDSIZED SUVS Overall mpg = 14 or less |
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1 |
Jeep Commander Limited 5.7, V8 |
13 MPG |
9 MPG |
19 MPG |
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2 |
Land Rover LR3 SE V8 |
13 MPG |
9 MPG |
21 MPG |
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3 |
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 |
14 MPG |
9 MPG |
21 MPG |
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4 |
Hummer H3 |
14 MPG |
10 MPG |
20 MPG |
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MINIVANS Overall mpg = 17 or less |
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1 |
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8 |
16 MPG |
11 MPG |
26 MPG |
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2 |
Kia Sedona EX |
17 MPG |
11 MPG |
25 MPG |
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3 |
Chrysler Town & Country Limited 4.0 |
17 MPG |
11 MPG |
27 MPG |
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PICKUPS Overall mpg = 13 or less |
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1 |
Ford F-250 Lariat 6.4, turbodsl |
10 MPG |
7 MPG |
16 MPG |
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2 |
Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.7, V8 |
13 MPG |
8 MPG |
19 MPG |
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3 |
Nissan Titan SE 5.6, V8 |
13 MPG |
9 MPG |
18 MPG |
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4 |
Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7, turbodsl |
13 MPG |
9 MPG |
19 MPG |
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5 |
Ford F-150 XLT 5.4, V8 |
13 MPG |
9 MPG |
19 MPG |
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6 |
Chevrolet Avalanche LT |
13 MPG |
9 MPG |
20 MPG |
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7 |
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ 6.6, turbodsl |
13 MPG |
9 MPG |
21 MPG |
