Model years1999–2003

Model years 1999–2003

EPA rated 4,601 versions of 380 nameplates for model years 1999–2003. The median version moved from 19 to 19 MPG over the span. The Honda Insight topped the list in four of the five years and the Ferrari 550 Maranello sat at the bottom in two.

Model year 1999

EPA rated 846 versions of 234 nameplates from 43 makes; median 19 MPG; 7 electric, 10 diesel versions.

Highest-rated nameplates: Volkswagen Beetle 38, Volkswagen Golf/GTI 38, Volkswagen Jetta 38, Chevrolet Metro 37, Suzuki SW 35.

Lowest-rated: Ferrari 550 Maranello 10, Lamborghini Diablo 10, Bentley Brooklands 11, Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA 11, Ferrari F355/355 F1 11.

Model year 2000

EPA rated 837 versions of 232 nameplates from 43 makes; median 19 MPG; 1 hybrid, 4 electric, 6 diesel versions.

Highest-rated nameplates: Honda Insight 53, Volkswagen Beetle 38, Volkswagen Golf/GTI 38, Volkswagen Jetta 38, Chevrolet Metro 36.

Lowest-rated: Ferrari 550 Maranello 9, Ferrari 360 Modena/Spider 11, Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA 11, Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage 12, Bentley Arnage 12.

Model year 2001

EPA rated 908 versions of 247 nameplates from 43 makes; median 19 MPG; 3 hybrid, 5 electric, 6 diesel versions.

Highest-rated nameplates: Honda Insight 53, Toyota Prius 41, Volkswagen Beetle 38, Volkswagen Golf/GTI 38, Volkswagen Jetta 38.

Lowest-rated: Ferrari 550 Maranello/Barchetta 9, Ferrari 360 Modena/Spider 11, Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA 11, Lamborghini Diablo 11, Bentley Arnage 12.

Model year 2002

EPA rated 971 versions of 256 nameplates from 46 makes; median 19 MPG; 3 hybrid, 2 electric, 8 diesel versions.

Highest-rated nameplates: Honda Insight 53, Toyota Prius 41, Volkswagen Jetta 39, Volkswagen Beetle 38, Volkswagen Golf/GTI 38.

Lowest-rated: Lamborghini Murcielago 10, Bentley Arnage 11, Ferrari 360 Modena/Spider 11, Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA 11, Ferrari 575 11.

Model year 2003

EPA rated 1,039 versions of 274 nameplates from 47 makes; median 19 MPG; 7 hybrid, 1 electric, 9 diesel versions.

Highest-rated nameplates: Honda Insight 53, Honda Civic 41, Toyota Prius 41, Volkswagen Jetta 39, Volkswagen Beetle 38.

Lowest-rated: Ferrari Enzo Ferrari 8, Lamborghini Murcielago 10, Aston Martin DB-7 GT 11, Bentley Arnage 11, Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA 11.