The Honda Civic LX showed the most difference in mpg from EPA ratings.
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Below is a list of recently tested vehicles that returned 40 mpg or better in our 65-mph highway fuel economy testing, but were officially rated for less.
| Make & Model | EPA Highway MPG | CR Highway MPG | Difference (MPG) |
| Honda Civic LX | 39 | 47 | 8 |
| Honda Civic EX | 39 | 43 | 4 |
| Ford Fiesta SE sedan | 38 | 45 | 6 |
| Ford Focus SE | 38 | 43 | 5 |
| Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE | 38 | 43 | 5 |
| Fiat 500 Sport (manual) | 38 | 42 | 4 |
| Fiat 500C Pop (manual) | 38 | 42 | 4 |
| Nissan Versa SV sedan | 38 | 40 | 2 |
| Honda CR-Z EX (manual) | 37 | 45 | 8 |
| Ford Fiesta SES hatchback (manual) | 38 | 42 | 4 |
| Mini Cooper (manual) | 37 | 41 | 4 |
| BMW 335d | 36 | 40 | 4 |
| Ford Fusion Hybrid | 36 | 40 | 4 |
| Toyota Camry LE | 35 | 41 | 6 |
| Mazda2 Sport (manual) | 35 | 40 | 5 |
| Toyota Corolla LE | 34 | 40 | 6 |
| Scion xD (manual) | 33 | 40 | 7 |
Again, it’s important to emphasize that maximizing fuel economy depends a lot on how and where you drive.
Several years ago we measured fuel economy with a 2005 Toyota Camry four-cylinder sedan in different situations. Driving at 65 mph delivered 35 mpg; speeding up to 75 mph cut that to 30 mpg, while slowing down to 55 mph returned 40 mpg. Hard acceleration and braking reduced the Camry’s mileage by 2 to 3 mpg.
The bottom line
EPA highway fuel economy numbers provide a place to start your comparison shopping, but they’re often over-hyped as advertising claims. The full fuel picture is more complicated than that. We suggest using a variety of sources, including Consumer Reports test data, to determine if you’ll actually get the fuel economy you desire.
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