Top Ten Most Fuel Efficient Sports Cars You Can Buy In The US (2024)

For those looking to own a sports car but not looking to make the gas station their most visited place, here is a list of cars that offer good gas mileage without sacrificing on the fun part. Fuel efficiency is often overlooked when shopping for a sports car. However, there are a number of great options available that offer both performance and fuel economy.

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1. 2022 Karma GS-6
2. 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata
3. 2022 Lexus LC 500h
4. 2022 BMW Z4
5. 2022 Toyota GR Supra
6. 2022 Audi TT
7. 2022 Ford Mustang EcoBoost
8. 2022 Lexus RC
9. 2022 Toyota GR 86
10. 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman

The list mostly includes gas-powered cars but we have a couple of hybrids too. It is arranged based on the EPA-estimated combined gas mileage of the sports car and starts with the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman, while the 2022 Karma GS-6 tops the charts.

10. 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman

With the added advantage of better fuel economy, the PDK-equipped 718 Cayman is also quicker in the 0-60 MPH sprint by two-tenths of a second, completing it in 4.7 seconds, as compared to the manual transmission-equipped model. However, when opted with theoptional Sports Chrono Package ($2,610) along with the PDK and it does 0-60 MPH in just 4.5 seconds.

The 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman is the least fuel-efficient car on the list but not the least exciting sports car. Powered by a 300 hp, 2.0-liter flat-4 engine, the 2022 718 Cayman when had with the optional 7-speed PDK automatic ($3,210 extra) returns 24 mpg combined as per EPA estimates. Driving in the city it returns 21 miles for a gallon of gas while out on the highways you get 27 mpg.

9. 2022 Toyota GR 86

The 2022 Toyota GR 86 earlier known as just 86 not only changed its name for the 2022 model year but also updated its powertrain. The larger flat-4 engine not only makes the 2022 GR 86 more powerful but also fuel-efficient. Cranking out 228 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque, the powertrain returns 21 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway when mated to the automatic transmission.

While in a mix of highway and city driving it returns 25 miles per gallon as per EPA. That said, starting at $27,700 and sharing its mechanicals with the Subaru BRZ, the 2022 GR 86 comes as an all-new sports car. Despite similarities, the latter is one-tenth of a second quicker than the former in the 0-60 MPH sprint without sacrificing fuel efficiency.

8. 2022 Lexus RC

The 2022 Lexus RC series sports car is the first out of the two Lexus sports cars featured on the list. The striking-looking 2022 RC 300 comes with two engine options, a turbo-four for the RWD version and a V6 for the AWD version. The former is the most frugal in the lineup returning 21 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and 25 mpg combined as per EPA estimates.

With a 17.5-gallon fuel tank, it offers 435 miles of range on a tankful of gas. Fuel efficiency aside, competing with the likes of BMW 4-Series, Audi A5, and Infiniti Q60, the RC 300 is a sheep in lion’s clothing. Thus it won’t entice purists but for normal buyers, it's a perfect combination of sports car looks, Japanese craftsmanship, and high resale value.

7. 2022 Ford Mustang EcoBoost

Being one of the most sold and oldest nameplates in muscle car history, the 2022 Ford Mustang needs no introduction. The credit for this goes to the fact that there’s a Mustang for everyone. The reason that brings the 2022 Mustang EcoBoost to our list of the most fuel-efficient sports car. The turbocharged Inline-4 EcoBoost enginepowered Mustang as per EPA estimates returns 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.

While driving in a mix of city and highway roads, the 2022 Mustang EcoBoost returns 25 mpg. With a fuel tank capacity of 15.5-gallons, it can go up to 398 miles on a full tank of gas. However, with the EcoBoost engine just offering 310 hp, the performance does take a hit as the Mustang EcoBoost offers a 0-60 mph acceleration of 5.1 seconds.

6. 2022 Audi TT

The 2022 Audi TT is an eye-catching two-door coupe that is both fun to driveand also very fuel-efficient. Established as an icon in the U.S. market, the 2022 TT Coupe when had with the base turbo-four engine offers the best gas mileage. As per EPA, it will return 23 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway, and 26 mpg combined. The same on a full tank of gas return 377 miles of combined range.

Starting at just $50,500 the Audi coupe is also reasonably priced against the likes of thePorsche 718 Cayman, and BMW Z4 which it rivals. Other than the price and the fuel economy, the minimalistic yet premium cabin loaded with features like leather upholstery, a 12.3-inch virtual co*ckpit, Bang & Olufsen sound system, etc makes it one of the most desirablesporty cars with good gas mileage.

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5. 2022 Toyota GR Supra

The 2022 Toyota GR Supra shares its underpinnings withthe BMW Z4 and offers anear-luxury experience along with reliability & good resale value, courtesy to the Toyota badge,thus making it an almost perfect sports coupe. The2.0L Turbo I-4engine of the GR Supra255 hp and at the same timereturns 25 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the highway, and 28 mpg combined.

However, people looking for a more powerful drive and who can compromise the frugality, the GR Supra is also offered with a 3.0L Turbocharged straight-6 engine, which offers 382 hp. However, with more power at its disposal, the 3.0 Supra does take a hit in terms of fuel-efficiency and offers 25 mpg combined.That said, the 2022 GR Supra 2.0 still offers a 0-60 mph acceleration of 5.0 seconds.

4. 2022 BMW Z4

Co-developed by the Japanese auto giant Toyota, the 2022 BMW Z4 is a sporty highway cruiser that offers splendid fuel economy, provided you go for its sDrive30i trim. The 2022 Z4 sDrive30i is powered by a 255 hp, turbo-four engine that returns 25 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway, giving the Z4 a combined fuel economy of 28 mpgas per theEPA estimates.

Sharing the platform with the Toyota Supra, the BMW Z4 differentiates itself by being available as a roadster or soft-top convertible while the former is only available as a hardtop coupe. What further sets both of these apart is their cabin quality. The interior of the Z4 has a familiar BMW setting and the open roof makes it less claustrophobic and more enjoyable to drive than the Toyota.

3. 2022 Lexus LC 500h

The 2022 Lexus LC series is not only the flagship model in the Lexus lineup but also the most dramatic and luxurious-looking sports car. What’s even better, the thrill of driving on the 2022 Lexus LC 500h doesn’t come at the expense of low fuel economy. Speaking of fuel economy, the 2022 LC 500h with its hybrid V6 engine returns 26 mpge in the city and 34 mpge on the highway, giving it 29 mpge combined.

The 2022 Lexus LC 500h is powered by a 3.5L V6 combined with two electric motors working in tandem, which can propel the car from 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds.This along with the choice of going for the optional V8 engine makes the 2022 LC series a very compelling choice against the likes of BMW M5, Audi RS7, and Mercedes-AMG GT 53.

2. 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata

The 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been around the U.S. market long enough to make it synonymous with the 'fun-to-drive affordable sports car' phrase. Starting at $32,800, the 2022 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring when had with the 6-speed automatic transmission offers the best gas mileage. As per EPA estimates, the MX-5 Miata returns 26 mpg in the city & 35 mpg on the highway, giving it 30 mpg combined.

In mixed driving conditions, the MX-5 return 30 miles per gallon. The RWD two-door sports car isn’t only loved because it is cheap and frugal but also for the fact that it still offers a manual gearbox. Although going for it means the highway, as well as combined gas mileage, goes down by 1 mpg.

1. 2022 Karma GS-6

The 2022 Karma GS-6 is the most fuel-efficient sports car on this list. This is courtesy of the small BMW-sourced turbo-three engine that drives two powerful rear electric motors. The result of which is a combined output of 536 hp while at the same time returning an EPA estimated 70 MPGe (mpg equivalent) combined. The above rating is applicable only when you go for the 21-inch wheels.If you upsize to the 22-inch wheels then the combined MPGe drops to 62 as per EPA. That said, the 2022 GS-6 priced at $95,700 is a new nameplate in the sports car segment.

With the 2022 Karma GS-6 hybrid sports car, we conclude our list. As stated above the sports car on the list are not only fun-to-drive like Audi TT, BMW Z4, Toyota Supra, Porsche 718 Cayman, etc but also fuel-efficient having a combined gas mileage of equal to or above 24 mpg.

The 2022 KarmaGS-6 in the above setup is powered by a1.5-liter turbocharged inline-3 + 2 permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors that goes up to 536 hp with 550 lb-ft of torque. It can do0-60 MPH in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 130 mph.