The 100 Most Fuel-Efficient Cars in 2005
Have you ever wondered what the most fuel efficient cars manufactured in 2005 are? In this article, we'll list out the best 100 fuel efficient cars from 2005 with information on each of them!
How to Determine Fuel Efficiency
The list of the best fuel efficient cars on this page is based on one simple metric provided to us by the U.S. Department of Energy: the combined miles per gallon (MPG).
This metric is calculated by taking the total miles driven by the car and dividing it by the total gallons of fuel used.
Manufacturers provide this information to the Department of Energy, they provide it to us, and we provide it to you after sifting and organizing it.
The combined miles per gallon (MPG) is a measure of how much fuel the car uses per mile and is a good indicator of how efficient the car is. It's a combination of both city and highway driving, to give you a more overall accurate MPG.
With that out of the way, let's dive into the list. You can click the links in the table below to see more detailed information about each car.
Best 2005 Cars by Miles per Gallon
The list below is sorted by the combined miles per gallon (MPG) of the car, with the highest MPG at the top. This list includes both electric and regular fuel cars.
| Car |
Combined MPG |
Fuel Cost |
| Honda Insight |
52 |
$1,200 |
| Honda Insight |
47 |
$1,350 |
| Toyota Prius |
46 |
$1,350 |
| Honda Civic Hybrid |
41 |
$1,550 |
| Honda Civic Hybrid |
41 |
$1,550 |
| Honda Civic Hybrid |
40 |
$1,550 |
| Honda Civic Hybrid |
40 |
$1,550 |
| Volkswagen Golf |
35 |
$2,200 |
| Volkswagen Jetta |
35 |
$2,200 |
| Volkswagen New Beetle |
35 |
$2,200 |
| Honda Civic |
34 |
$1,850 |
| Volkswagen Jetta |
34 |
$2,250 |
| Volkswagen Jetta Wagon |
34 |
$2,250 |
| Toyota Echo |
33 |
$1,900 |
| Volkswagen Jetta |
33 |
$2,350 |
| Volkswagen New Beetle |
33 |
$2,350 |
| Honda Civic |
32 |
$1,950 |
| Volkswagen Golf |
32 |
$2,400 |
| Volkswagen Jetta |
32 |
$2,400 |
| Volkswagen Jetta Wagon |
32 |
$2,400 |
| Toyota Corolla |
31 |
$2,000 |
| Toyota Echo |
31 |
$2,000 |
| Honda Civic |
30 |
$2,100 |
| Honda Civic |
30 |
$2,100 |
| Scion xA |
30 |
$2,100 |
| Scion xA |
30 |
$2,100 |
| Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD |
29 |
$2,150 |
| Honda Civic |
29 |
$2,150 |
| Pontiac Vibe |
29 |
$2,150 |
| Scion xB |
29 |
$2,150 |
| Toyota Corolla |
29 |
$2,150 |
| Toyota Matrix |
29 |
$2,150 |
| Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 |
28 |
$2,250 |
| Honda Accord Hybrid |
28 |
$2,250 |
| Honda Civic CNG |
28 |
$1,250 |
| Hyundai Accent/Brio |
28 |
$2,250 |
| MINI Cooper |
28 |
$2,650 |
| Scion xB |
28 |
$2,250 |
| Toyota Celica |
28 |
$2,250 |
| Chevrolet Aveo |
27 |
$2,300 |
| Chevrolet Aveo 5 |
27 |
$2,300 |
| Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD |
27 |
$2,300 |
| Hyundai Accent/Brio |
27 |
$2,300 |
| Mazda 3 |
27 |
$2,300 |
| Mercedes-Benz E320 Cdi |
27 |
$2,850 |
| MINI Cooper Convertible |
27 |
$2,750 |
| Nissan Sentra |
27 |
$2,300 |
| Nissan Sentra |
27 |
$2,300 |
| Pontiac Vibe |
27 |
$2,300 |
| Pontiac Wave |
27 |
$2,300 |
| Pontiac Wave 5 |
27 |
$2,300 |
| Suzuki Swift |
27 |
$2,300 |
| Suzuki Swift x |
27 |
$2,300 |
| Toyota Matrix |
27 |
$2,300 |
| Volkswagen Passat |
27 |
$2,850 |
| Volkswagen Passat Wagon |
27 |
$2,850 |
| Acura RSX |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Chevrolet Aveo |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Chevrolet Aveo 5 |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Chevrolet Cavalier |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Ford Focus |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Ford Focus Station Wagon |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Honda Accord |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Hyundai Accent/Brio |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Hyundai Elantra |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Mazda 3 |
26 |
$2,400 |
| MINI Cooper |
26 |
$2,850 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Pontiac Sunfire |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Pontiac Wave |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Pontiac Wave 5 |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Saturn Ion |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Suzuki Swift |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Suzuki Swift x |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Toyota Celica |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Toyota MR2 |
26 |
$2,400 |
| Acura RSX |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Chevrolet Cavalier |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Chevrolet Classic |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Chevrolet Cobalt |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Chevrolet Malibu |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Ford Focus |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Ford Focus Station Wagon |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Honda Civic |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Kia Rio |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Kia Spectra |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Kia Spectra |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Mazda 3 |
25 |
$2,500 |
| MINI Cooper Convertible |
25 |
$2,950 |
| Pontiac Grand Am |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Pontiac Sunfire |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Pontiac Vibe |
25 |
$2,950 |
| Pontiac Vibe AWD |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Toyota Camry |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Toyota Celica |
25 |
$2,950 |
| Toyota Corolla |
25 |
$2,950 |
| Toyota Matrix |
25 |
$2,950 |
| Toyota Matrix AWD |
25 |
$2,500 |
| Toyota MR2 |
25 |
$2,500 |
Best 2005 Regular Fuel Cars by Miles per Gallon
The table below contains the best 2005 regular fuel cars by combined miles per gallon (MPG).
| Car |
Combined MPG |
Fuel Cost |
| Honda Insight (Manual 5-spd) |
52 |
$1,200 |
| Honda Insight (Automatic (variable gear ra...) |
47 |
$1,350 |
| Toyota Prius (Automatic (variable gear ra...) |
46 |
$1,350 |
| Honda Civic Hybrid (Automatic (variable gear ra...) |
41 |
$1,550 |
| Honda Civic Hybrid (Manual 5-spd) |
41 |
$1,550 |
| Honda Civic Hybrid (Automatic (variable gear ra...) |
40 |
$1,550 |
| Honda Civic Hybrid (Manual 5-spd) |
40 |
$1,550 |
| Volkswagen Golf (Manual 5-spd) |
35 |
$2,200 |
| Volkswagen Jetta (Manual 5-spd) |
35 |
$2,200 |
| Volkswagen New Beetle (Manual 5-spd) |
35 |
$2,200 |
| Volkswagen Jetta (Manual 5-spd) |
34 |
$2,250 |
| Volkswagen Jetta Wagon (Manual 5-spd) |
34 |
$2,250 |
| Volkswagen Jetta (Automatic (S6)) |
33 |
$2,350 |
| Volkswagen New Beetle (Automatic (S6)) |
33 |
$2,350 |
| Volkswagen Golf (Automatic (S5)) |
32 |
$2,400 |
| Volkswagen Jetta (Automatic (S5)) |
32 |
$2,400 |
| Volkswagen Jetta Wagon (Automatic (S5)) |
32 |
$2,400 |
| Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD (Automatic (variable gear ra...) |
29 |
$2,150 |
| Honda Accord Hybrid (Automatic 5-spd) |
28 |
$2,250 |
| Honda Civic CNG (Automatic (variable gear ra...) |
28 |
$1,250 |
| Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD (Automatic (variable gear ra...) |
27 |
$2,300 |
| Mercedes-Benz E320 Cdi (Automatic 5-spd) |
27 |
$2,850 |
| Volkswagen Passat (Automatic (S5)) |
27 |
$2,850 |
| Volkswagen Passat Wagon (Automatic (S5)) |
27 |
$2,850 |
| Chrysler Sebring 4 Door (Automatic 4-spd) |
21 |
$3,000 |
| Chrysler Sebring Convertible (Automatic 4-spd) |
21 |
$3,000 |
| Dodge Stratus 4 Door (Automatic 4-spd) |
21 |
$3,000 |
| Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD (Automatic 5-spd) |
21 |
$3,650 |
| Ford Taurus (Automatic 4-spd) |
20 |
$3,150 |
| Mercedes-Benz C240 FFV (Automatic 5-spd) |
20 |
$3,700 |
| Mercedes-Benz C240 FFV (Wagon) (Automatic 5-spd) |
20 |
$3,700 |
| Mercedes-Benz C320 FFV (Automatic 5-spd) |
20 |
$3,700 |
| Mercury Sable (Automatic 4-spd) |
20 |
$3,150 |
| Chrysler Voyager/Town and Country 2WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
19 |
$3,300 |
| Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
19 |
$3,300 |
| Ford Taurus Wagon (Automatic 4-spd) |
19 |
$3,300 |
| Mercedes-Benz C320 Sports Coupe FFV (Automatic 5-spd) |
19 |
$3,900 |
| Mercury Sable Wagon (Automatic 4-spd) |
19 |
$3,300 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
17 |
$3,700 |
| GMC Sierra 15 Hybrid 2WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
17 |
$3,700 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
16 |
$3,900 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
16 |
$3,900 |
| GMC Sierra 15 Hybrid 4WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
16 |
$3,900 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 2WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
16 |
$3,900 |
| Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
15 |
$4,150 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
15 |
$4,150 |
| Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
15 |
$4,150 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 2WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
15 |
$4,150 |
| Ford Explorer 2WD FFV (Automatic 5-spd) |
15 |
$4,150 |
| Ford Explorer 4WD FFV (Automatic 5-spd) |
15 |
$4,150 |
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2WD FFV (Automatic 5-spd) |
15 |
$4,150 |
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD FFV (Automatic 5-spd) |
15 |
$4,150 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 4WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
15 |
$4,150 |
| GMC Yukon 1500 2WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
15 |
$4,150 |
| GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
15 |
$4,150 |
| Mercury Mountaineer FFV 2WD (Automatic 5-spd) |
15 |
$4,150 |
| Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
14 |
$4,450 |
| Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
14 |
$4,450 |
| Chevrolet Suburban 1500 AWD (Automatic 4-spd) |
14 |
$4,450 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
14 |
$4,450 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 AWD (Automatic 4-spd) |
14 |
$4,450 |
| GMC Yukon 1500 4WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
14 |
$4,450 |
| GMC Yukon 1500 AWD (Automatic 4-spd) |
14 |
$4,450 |
| GMC Yukon XL 1500 4WD (Automatic 4-spd) |
14 |
$4,450 |
| GMC Yukon XL 1500 AWD (Automatic 4-spd) |
14 |
$4,450 |
| Mercury Mountaineer FFV 4WD (Automatic 5-spd) |
14 |
$4,450 |
| Nissan Titan 2WD (Automatic 5-spd) |
14 |
$4,450 |
| Nissan Titan 4WD (Automatic 5-spd) |
14 |
$4,450 |
| Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD (Automatic 5-spd) |
12 |
$5,200 |
| Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD (Automatic 5-spd) |
12 |
$5,200 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 2WD CNG (Automatic 4-spd) |
9 |
$3,900 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4WD CNG (Automatic 4-spd) |
9 |
$3,900 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 HD 2WD CNG (Automatic 4-spd) |
9 |
$3,900 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 HD 4WD CNG (Automatic 4-spd) |
9 |
$3,900 |
Conclusion
The most fuel efficient car of 2005 is the Honda Insight. It has a combined MPG of 52 and costs $1,200 per year to drive it.
The most fuel efficient non-electric car of 2005 is the Honda Insight. It has a combined MPG of 52 and costs $1,200 per year to drive it.
Most Fuel Efficient Cars By Year
If you want to continue researching the best fuel efficient cars of all time, you can also look at the list of cars by year.
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