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Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Sports Cars (2026 Models)

Two-seat sports cars that are kindest at the pump, ranked by official EPA combined mpg for 2026 models.

Quick answer

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is the most fuel-efficient sports car for 2026, at 29 mpg combined (26 city, 34 highway). The BMW Z4 sDrive30i is second at 28 mpg and the Toyota GR Supra third at 27 mpg.

How it's ranked: EPA combined mpg for 2026 model-year two-seat cars (the EPA "Two Seaters" class; EVs and plug-in hybrids are left out), from the US government's fueleconomy.gov data. Each model appears once, at its most efficient version. Cars with the same mpg are listed in EPA data order.

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Mazda MX-5 Miata by Mazda
Photo: Alexander-93 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda · Two-seat roadster · released 2026

29 mpg

The most fuel-efficient sports car.

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is EPA-rated at 29 mpg combined (26 city, 34 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the MX-5, with rear-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $2,650 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forLight, fun driving on a budget
Skip it ifYou need trunk space

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

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BMW Z4 by BMW
Photo: Alexander-93 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

BMW Z4

BMW · Two-seat roadster · released 2026

28 mpg

BMW's 28-mpg roadster.

The BMW Z4 is EPA-rated at 28 mpg combined (25 city, 33 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Z4 sDrive30i, with rear-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $2,750 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forA premium roadster with good mpg
Skip it ifYou want a hardtop

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

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Toyota GR Supra by Toyota
Photo: LuvsMG481 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Toyota GR Supra

Toyota · Two-seat coupe · released 2026

27 mpg

The most efficient coupe here.

The Toyota GR Supra is EPA-rated at 27 mpg combined (25 city, 31 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the GR Supra 2.0, with rear-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $2,850 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forCoupe styling with four-cylinder mpg
Skip it ifYou need a back seat

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

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Nissan Z by Nissan
Photo: Kazyakuruma / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Nissan Z

Nissan · Two-seat coupe · released 2026

22 mpg

A V6 sports car with 22 mpg.

The Nissan Z is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined (19 city, 28 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Z, with rear-wheel drive and a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $3,500 a year in fuel for typical driving. The photo shows the Japanese-market Fairlady Z, the same car.

Best forA twin-turbo V6 at a fair price
Skip it ifYou want the best mpg

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

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Lotus Emira by Lotus
Photo: Alexander-93 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Lotus Emira

Lotus · Mid-engine sports car · released 2026

21 mpg

The only car here rated on regular gas.

The Lotus Emira is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined (18 city, 26 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Emira 2.0, with rear-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $2,950 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forMid-engine handling on regular gas
Skip it ifYou want a big dealer network

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

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Chevrolet Corvette by Chevrolet
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Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet · Mid-engine sports car · released 2026

19 mpg

A V8 supercar with 19 mpg.

The Chevrolet Corvette is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined (16 city, 25 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Corvette Stingray, with rear-wheel drive and a 6.2-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $4,050 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forV8 performance for the money
Skip it ifYou want low fuel costs

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

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Aston Martin Vantage by Aston Martin
Photo: Alexander-93 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Aston Martin Vantage

Aston Martin · Two-seat sports car · released 2026

18 mpg

Aston's 18-mpg V8.

The Aston Martin Vantage is EPA-rated at 18 mpg combined (15 city, 22 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Vantage, with rear-wheel drive and a 4.0-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $4,300 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forBritish luxury and a twin-turbo V8
Skip it ifYou want low running costs

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

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Maserati MCPura by Maserati
Photo: Turning67 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Maserati MCPura

Maserati · Mid-engine supercar · released 2026

18 mpg

Maserati's mid-engine V6 supercar.

The Maserati MCPura is EPA-rated at 18 mpg combined (15 city, 25 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the MCPura, with rear-wheel drive and a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $4,300 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forItalian supercar style
Skip it ifYou want a practical car

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

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Maserati GT2 Stradale by Maserati
Photo: This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov. Conta / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Maserati GT2 Stradale

Maserati · Track-inspired supercar · released 2026

18 mpg

A race car for the road, same 18 mpg.

The Maserati GT2 Stradale is EPA-rated at 18 mpg combined (15 city, 25 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the GT2 Stradale, with rear-wheel drive and a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $4,300 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forTrack days
Skip it ifYou want comfort

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

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Ferrari F80 by Ferrari
Photo: Asgaw / CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Ferrari F80

Ferrari · Hybrid hypercar · released 2026

17 mpg

Ferrari's hybrid hypercar.

The Ferrari F80 is EPA-rated at 17 mpg combined (15 city, 20 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the F80, with all-wheel drive and a 2.9-liter 6-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $4,550 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forCollectors
Skip it ifYou want any kind of value

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

Questions people ask

What is the most fuel-efficient sports car?

The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata, at 29 mpg combined (EPA).

What is the most fuel-efficient sports coupe?

On this list, the 2026 Toyota GR Supra 2.0, at 27 mpg combined.

How many mpg does a Corvette get?

The 2026 Corvette Stingray is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined in its most efficient version.

Where do these numbers come from?

From the US EPA's official fuel economy data at fueleconomy.gov, for 2026 model-year vehicles in the two-seater class.

How we ranked

EPA combined mpg for 2026 model-year two-seat cars (the EPA "Two Seaters" class; EVs and plug-in hybrids are left out), from the US government's fueleconomy.gov data. Each model appears once, at its most efficient version. Cars with the same mpg are listed in EPA data order. Every number on this page comes from the source linked under each pick, and every photo shows the actual product. Brands can't pay to be on this list.

List source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml · Updated 2026-11-11