Model years2004–2008
Model years 2004–2008
EPA rated 5,697 versions of 447 nameplates for model years 2004–2008. The median version moved from 19 to 19 MPG over the span. The Honda Insight topped the list in three of the five years and the Bentley Arnage sat at the bottom in three.
Model year 2004
EPA rated 1,121 versions of 295 nameplates from 47 makes; median 19 MPG; 11 hybrid, 11 diesel versions.
Highest-rated nameplates: Honda Insight 52, Toyota Prius 46, Honda Civic 41, Volkswagen Beetle 36, Volkswagen Golf/GTI 36.
Lowest-rated: Bentley Arnage 11, Ferrari 575 M Maranello 11, Lamborghini Gallardo 11, Lamborghini Murcielago 11, Porsche Carrera GT 11.
Model year 2005
EPA rated 1,163 versions of 304 nameplates from 45 makes; median 19 MPG; 14 hybrid, 14 diesel versions.
Highest-rated nameplates: Honda Insight 52, Toyota Prius 46, Honda Civic 41, Volkswagen Beetle 35, Volkswagen Golf/GTI 35.
Lowest-rated: Bentley Arnage 11, Ferrari 360 Modena/Spider/Challenge 11, Ferrari 575 M Maranello and Superamerica 11, Lamborghini Gallardo 11, Lamborghini Murcielago 11.
Model year 2006
EPA rated 1,101 versions of 290 nameplates from 48 makes; median 19 MPG; 17 hybrid, 9 diesel versions.
Highest-rated nameplates: Honda Insight 52, Toyota Prius 46, Honda Civic 42, Volkswagen Beetle 34, Volkswagen Golf/GTI 34.
Lowest-rated: Bugatti Veyron 10, Bentley Arnage 11, Ferrari F141 11, Lamborghini Murcielago 11, Aston Martin Vanquish 12.
Model year 2007
EPA rated 1,126 versions of 297 nameplates from 48 makes; median 19 MPG; 19 hybrid, 7 diesel versions.
Highest-rated nameplates: Toyota Prius 46, Honda Civic 42, Nissan Altima 34, Toyota Camry 34, Toyota Yaris 32.
Lowest-rated: Bentley Arnage 11, Bentley Azure 11, Lamborghini Murcielago 11, Ferrari 599 GTB 12, Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 12.
Model year 2008
EPA rated 1,186 versions of 318 nameplates from 52 makes; median 19 MPG; 22 hybrid, 1 electric, 7 diesel versions.
Highest-rated nameplates: Toyota Prius 46, Honda Civic 42, smart fortwo 36, Nissan Altima 34, Toyota Camry 34.
Lowest-rated: Bugatti Veyron 10, Bentley Arnage 11, Bentley Azure 11, Lamborghini Murcielago 11, Bentley Flying Spur 12.