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Top fuel-efficient larger models by category
Looking for a little more wiggle room? While there's not a family in America who wouldn't love averaging 51 mpg, the small Honda Insight just won�t accommodate every family, or every need. Consumer Reports tested autos from the small and sporty to the minivan and full-sized truck. Check out the top three rated fuel-economy automobiles from each category. | Family sedans | Small SUVs | | Upscale sedans | Midsize to large SUVs | | Large sedans | Minivans | | Luxury sedans | Compact pickups | | Roadsters | Full-sized pickups | | Wagons and Hatchbacks | |
Family sedans | Rank | Model | Overall mpg | City mpg | Highway mpg | 1 | Toyota Prius | 44 | 35 | 50 | 2 | Chevrolet Malibu LS (V6) | 26 | 18 | 38 | 3 | Chevrolet Malibu Base (4-cyl.) | 24 | 16 | 38 |
Upscale sedans | Rank | Model | Overall mpg | City mpg | Highway mpg | 1 | Acura TL | 23 | 16 | 35 | 2 | BMW 330i | 22 | 15 | 32 | 3 | Volvo S60 2.5T | 22 | 14 | 35 |
Large sedans | Rank | Model | Overall mpg | City mpg | Highway mpg | 1 | Toyota Avalon XLS | 21 | 13 | 31 | 2 | Buick Park Avenue Ultra | 21 | 13 | 32 | 3 | Pontiac Bonneville SE | 20 | 12 | 33 |
Luxury sedans | Rank | Model | Overall mpg | City mpg | Highway mpg | 1 | Acura RL | 21 | 14 | 28 | 2 | Jaguar S-Type 3.0 | 20 | 13 | 30 | 3 | Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas | 19 | 12 | 30 |
Roadsters | Rank | Model | Overall mpg | City mpg | Highway mpg | 1 | Toyota MR2 | 31 | 25 | 36 | 2 | Honda S2000 | 27 | 21 | 33 | 3 | Mercedes-Benz SLK 320 | 23 | 17 | 31 |
Wagons & Hatchbacks | Rank | Model | Overall mpg | City mpg | Highway mpg | 1 | Pontiac Vibe FWD | 26 | 18 | 36 | 2 | Ford Focus ZX5 | 24 | 17 | 33 | 3 | Toyota Matrix XR AWD | 24 | 17 | 33 |
Small SUVs | Rank | Model | Overall mpg | City mpg | Highway mpg | 1 | Toyota Matrix XR AWD | 24 | 17 | 33 | 2 | Toyota RAV4 | 22 | 16 | 27 | 3 | Subaru Forester 2.5x | 21 | 15 | 28 |
Midsize to large SUVs | Rank | Model | Overall mpg | City mpg | Highway mpg | 1 | Honda Pilot EX | 19 | 13 | 27 | 2 | Nissan Murano SL | 19 | 14 | 26 | 3 | Toyota Highlander Limited (V6) | 18 | 12 | 24 |
Minivans | Rank | Model | Overall mpg | City mpg | Highway mpg | 1 | Toyota Sienna LE | 21 | 14 | 30 | 2 | Chevrolet Venture LS | 19 | 12 | 27 | 3 | Mazda MPV ES | 19 | 12 | 28 |
Compact pickups | Rank | Model | Overall mpg | City mpg | Highway mpg | 1 | Toyota Tacoma TRD (V6) | 16 | 12 | 22 | 2 | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 15 | 10 | 21 | 3 | Chevrolet S-10 LS (V6) | 15 | 10 | 21 |
Full-size pickups | Rank | Model | Overall mpg | City mpg | Highway mpg | 1 | Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7 | 15 | 10 | 22 | 2 | Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 13 | 9 | 18 | 3 | Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7 | 12 | 8 | 17 |
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