Most efficient gasoline two-seaters, 2026 model year
12 gasoline two-seaters are rated for model year 2026. Their best combined ratings run from 14 to 29 MPG, with a median of 18.5. Mazda MX-5 leads at 29; Ferrari 12Cilindri is last at 14.
The leader gets 2.1 times the combined rating of the model at the bottom, a spread of 15 MPG.
The largest step between neighbouring ranks comes after Toyota GR Supra, 3rd: the next model, Nissan Z, is 5 MPG lower.
On annual fuel cost under the file's assumptions, Mazda MX-5 is lowest at $2,850 and Ferrari 12Cilindri highest at $5,850; the median is $4,450.
By make: Aston Martin (2), Maserati (2), BMW (1), Chevrolet (1), 6 more with 6 models in all.
All 12 models ranked
Annual fuel cost in the file is based on 15,000 miles a year, 55% city and 45% highway driving, and the fuel prices that fueleconomy.gov published at the time of the release (the same prices for every model year).
| Rank | Model | Make | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mazda MX-5 | Mazda | 29 | $2,850 | 301 | 2 |
| 2 | BMW Z4 | BMW | 28 | $2,950 | 312 | 3 |
| 3 | Toyota GR Supra | Toyota | 27 | $3,050 | 322 | 3 |
| 4 | Nissan Z | Nissan | 22 | $3,750 | 405 | 3 |
| 5 | Lotus Emira | Lotus | 21 | $3,200 | 418 | 1 |
| 6 | Chevrolet Corvette | Chevrolet | 19 | $4,350 | 474 | 4 |
| 7 | Aston Martin Vantage | Aston Martin | 18 | $4,550 | 498 | 1 |
| 8 | Maserati GT2 Stradale | Maserati | 18 | $4,550 | 474 | 1 |
| 9 | Maserati MCPURA | Maserati | 18 | $4,550 | 482 | 2 |
| 10 | Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | Mercedes-Benz | 17 | $4,850 | 512 | 4 |
| 11 | Aston Martin Vanquish | Aston Martin | 16 | $5,150 | 567 | 2 |
| 12 | Ferrari 12Cilindri | Ferrari | 14 | $5,850 | 633 | 2 |
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Head-to-head comparisons
Each model is shown with its most efficient rated version. How the figures are prepared: methods and data.