The Most Fuel Efficient Cars in Michigan

What are the Most Fuel Efficient Cars Here in the Auto State?

We know a thing or two about competing fuel economy and why fuel efficiency is important. A lot of our Michigan neighbors vouch for different fuel types under the hood, from all electric, to plug-in hybrids, to diesel, to gasoline.

We at Pontiac Auto Auction wanted to make a pretty good list, maybe not every single make and model out there, but comprehensive of the most fuel efficient cars on the market. Reference this when you go to auction to bid.

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We break down miles per gallon and range for electric charges.

Most Fuel Efficient All-Electric Cars

We’ll prioritize the makes and models you’re more likely to see on an auction lot.

1. Tesla Model S - The S has the one of the longest ranges of any electric car.
   • Mileage/range: 400+ miles power per charge ⚡
2. Tesla Model 3 - Well, of course Tesla has more than one model here.
   • Mileage/range: 305-374 miles per charge
3. Chevrolet Bolt EV - A more affordable all electric option.
   • Mileage/range: upwards of 270 miles per charge
4. Hyundai Kona Electric - another entry from Hyundai, but with a bit less range. 
   • Mileage/range: around 260 miles per charge
5. Hyundai Ioniq Electric - You’ll see this model more than once on our list as it comes in electric or hybrid models.
   • Mileage/range: 170 miles per charge

And, one more for the Gipper:

6. Lucid Air Grand Touring - a newer car, so you won’t find many used yet, and also pricey.
   • Mileage/range: at 500+ miles per charge, you’ll charge every now and then! 😎

Most Fuel Efficient Hybrid Cars

1. Chevrolet Volt - expect the plug-in part to get you over 50 miles, so you might not need to refuel that often while driving around town. Then the great mpg kicks in.
   • Mileage/range: Upwards of 80 mpg according to fuelly! 🔌
2. Toyota Prius - Not the first, but certainly a popularizer of hybrids, the Prius has been doing its thing for a while. It has a rating of 56 mpg combined.
   • Mileage/range: Around 45 mpg average according to fuelly.
3. Honda Accord Hybrid - a great value on the long range of this car.
   • Mileage/range: upwards of 42 mpg on older models according to fuelly
4. Kia Niro hybrid - is it a hatchback or a SUV? Anyway, some get up to 50 mpg with this baby.
   • Mileage/range: 45+ mpg according to fuelly.
5. Ford Fusion Hybrid - a midsize sedan combining gas and electricity.
   • Mileage/range: upwards of 40 mpg
6. Ford C-Max - based on the Ford Focus, it boasts a 40 mpg rating.
   • Mileage/range: expect 40 mpg according to fuelly.
7. Honda Civic Hybrid - different models have proven their fuel efficiency.
   • Mileage/range: Around 38 mpg average according to fuelly.
8. Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - discontinued but there are used models floating around out there and the efficiency isn’t bad.
   • Mileage/range: 34-37 mpg according to fuelly.
9. Kia Optima Hybrid - there is a combined 42 mpg rating but…
   • Mileage/range: 31-33mpg according to fuelly.
10. Toyota Rav4 Hybrid - Has a plug-in version and has a rating of 38-40 mpg depending on the model.
    • Mileage/range: 30-35 mpg according to fuelly.

Most Fuel Efficient Diesel Cars

I wonder if diesel is underestimated by some…

1. Ford Fiesta SFE - the diesel engines could really stretch their fuel-saving legs!
   • Mileage/range: 45+ mpg ⛽
2. Volkswagen Jetta - It offered a 35 mpg city/43 mpg highway, and it’s NOT a hybrid.
   • Mileage/range: Upwards of 44 mpg if you consider only the diesel engines according to fuelly.
3. BMW 328d - a sportier sedan and a strong candidate in this category.
   • Mileage/range: 38-45 mpg
4. Audi A3 - diesel motors in these used cars are up there for efficiency.
   • Mileage/range: 34-40 mpg (up to 45 mpg for the L4)
5. Ford Focus - the diesel models over the years have shown they can keep up with the fuel economy.
   • Mileage/range: 35-41 mpg
6. Mercedes-Benz E250 - you might run into some of these on auction lots.
   • Mileage/range: 33-35 mpg

Most Fuel Efficient Conventional Gasoline Cars

Don’t forget those “old-timer” fuel efficient gasoline motors out there. No joke!

1. Mitsubishi Mirage - it’s a little car to be sure but a lot of economy!
   • Mileage/range: 39 mpg combined, 36 city/43 freeway 🚗
2. Hyundai Elantra - A combined 37 mpg combined rating.
   • Mileage/range: 33 city/42 freeway, although a bit lower according to fuelly drivers.
3. Honda Civic - Another reason the civic is at the top of the charts when it comes to new and used car sales.
   • Mileage/range: 36 mpg combined, 33 city/42 freeway
4. Kia Rio - Fuel economy right here.
   • Mileage/range: 36 mpg combined, 32 city/41 freeway
5. Toyota Corolla - It features a winning 35 mpg combined.
   • Mileage/range: 32 mpg city/41 freeway
6. Nissan Versa - a 122-horsepower 4-cylinder engine and a combined fuel economy of 35 mpg.
   • Mileage/range: 32 mpg city/40 freeway
7. Nissan Sentra - it claims 33 mpg combined. Not bad for gasoline.
   • Mileage/range: 29 mpg city/39 freeway

There you have it. A Google search will give you more makes, models, and specific engine types, but we hope this resource helps you as you browse our lot.

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