Best & Worst MPG For 2023
Which new cars have the best and the worst fuel-efficiency for 2023?
(Includes gasoline, hybrid & electric)
As the whole world starts to feel the pinch from higher fuel costs many automobile manufacturers look to squeeze out every mile possible.
In this study, we look at the models of cars available in 2023 within the USA (and many other countries around the world) that are managing to get the best mileage possible from a gallon of fuel.
Many of these models are sold globally but for convenience, we are focusing on the American market.
To gather this data we went out and found the officially quoted figures for mpg (miles per gallon) put out by the manufacturer.
Top 5
1. Hyundai Elantra (54mpg)
The Elantra in the Hybrid Blue trim is the most fuel-efficient new car sold in the USA for 2023.
2. Kia Niro (53mpg)
The Niro in the FE trim is the second most fuel-efficient new car sold in the USA for 2023.
3. Toyota Camry (52mpg)
The Camry in the Hybrid LE trim is the third most fuel-efficient new car sold in the USA for 2023.
4. Hyundai Sonata (52mpg)
The Sonata in the Hybrid Blue trim is the fourth most fuel-efficient new car sold in the USA for 2023.
5. Toyota Corolla (47mpg)
The Corolla in the Hybrid trim is the fifth most fuel-efficient new car sold in the USA for 2023.
Then in a category to itself is the all-electric models of car that are taking the world by storm in 2023.
Top 5 Electric
1. Chevrolet Bolt EV (120mpge)
The Bolt EV is the most efficient all-electric new car sold in the USA for 2023.
2. Toyota bZ4X (119mpge)
The bZ4X is the second most efficient all-electric new car sold in the USA for 2023.
3. Mini Cooper (110mpge)
The Cooper SE is the third most efficient all-electric new car sold in the USA for 2023.
4. Polestar 2 (107mpge)
The Polestar 2 is the fourth most efficient all-electric new car sold in the USA for 2023.
5. Genesis GV60 (95mpge)
The GV60 is the fifth most efficient all-electric new car sold in the USA for 2023.
For comparison here are the bottom 5 least fuel effecient gasoline-powered models
(showing just those that we have owner's manuals for on this site).
Bottom 5 (on this site)
1. Chevrolet Corvette (14mpg)
The Corvette in the Z06 Carbon Aero trim is the least fuel-efficient new car sold in the USA for 2023.
2. Jeep Wrangler (14mpg)
The Wrangler with the 6.3l V8 engine is the second least fuel-efficient new car sold in the USA for 2023.
3. Infiniti QX80 (15mpg)
The 4WD QX80 is the third least fuel-efficient new car sold in the USA for 2023.
4. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (16mpg)
The Silverado 1500 with the 5.3l V8 engine is the fourth least fuel-efficient new car sold in the USA for 2023.
5. GMC Sierra (16mpg)
The Sierra with the 5.3l V8 engine is the fifth least fuel-efficient new car sold in the USA for 2023.
