Least fuel-efficient midsize cars of 2009
Among 26 midsize cars from 2009 in the database (one per model family), the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom is the least fuel-efficient at 16.8 l/100km, against a class average of 11.3 l/100km. The spread from best to worst is 5.1–16.8 l/100km. Electric vehicles are ranked separately by range.
Ranked26one per model family
Average11.3 l/100km
Leader2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom
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| # | Vehicle | Combined | vs avg | CO2 | Weight | Recalls | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 16.8 l/100km | +49% | 394.4 g/km | — | 1 | — |
| 2 | 2009 Audi S8 | 15.7 l/100km | +39% | 368.1 g/km | — | 1 | — |
| 3 | 2009 Acura RL | 13.1 l/100km | +16% | 306.8 g/km | — | 6 | — |
| 4 | 2009 Audi A8 | 13.1 l/100km | +16% | 306.8 g/km | — | 1 | — |
| 5 | 2009 Volvo S80 AWD | 13.1 l/100km | +16% | 306.8 g/km | — | 5 | — |
| 6 | 2009 Buick Lacrosse/Allure | 12.4 l/100km | +10% | 290.6 g/km | — | 2 | — |
| 7 | 2009 Cadillac CTS | 12.4 l/100km | +10% | 290.6 g/km | — | 5 | — |
| 8 | 2009 Jaguar XF | 12.4 l/100km | +10% | 290.6 g/km | — | 6 | — |
| 9 | 2009 Lincoln Mkz AWD | 12.4 l/100km | +10% | 290.6 g/km | — | 7 | — |
| 10 | 2009 Acura TL 4WD | 11.8 l/100km | +5% | 276.1 g/km | — | 3 | — |
| 11 | 2009 Ford Fusion AWD | 11.8 l/100km | +5% | 276.1 g/km | — | 7 | — |
| 12 | 2009 Mercury Milan AWD | 11.8 l/100km | +5% | 276.1 g/km | — | 7 | — |
| 13 | 2009 Saturn Aura | 11.8 l/100km | +5% | 276.1 g/km | — | 5 | — |
| 14 | 2009 Audi A6 | 11.2 l/100km | -1% | 263 g/km | — | 4 | — |
| 15 | 2009 Chrysler Sebring | 10.7 l/100km | -5% | 251 g/km | — | 2 | — |
| 16 | 2009 Dodge Avenger | 10.7 l/100km | -5% | 251 g/km | — | 2 | — |
| 17 | 2009 Nissan Altima | 10.7 l/100km | -5% | 251 g/km | — | 4 | — |
| 18 | 2009 Nissan Maxima | 10.7 l/100km | -5% | 251 g/km | — | 1 | — |
| 19 | 2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 10.2 l/100km | -9% | 240.1 g/km | — | 6 | — |
| 20 | 2009 Kia Optima | 10.2 l/100km | -9% | 240.1 g/km | — | 1 | — |
| 21 | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | 10.2 l/100km | -9% | 240.1 g/km | — | 4 | — |
| 22 | 2009 Toyota Camry | 9.4 l/100km | -17% | 220.9 g/km | — | 10 | — |
| 23 | 2009 Nissan Sentra | 8.7 l/100km | -23% | 204.5 g/km | — | 1 | — |
| 24 | 2009 Hyundai Elantra | 8.4 l/100km | -25% | 197.2 g/km | — | 4 | — |
| 25 | 2009 Nissan Versa | 8.1 l/100km | -28% | 190.4 g/km | — | 8 | — |
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How this ranking works
Values come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA certification data and NHTSA records shown on each vehicle's page. Only the best-placed version of each model family is listed, so one model cannot fill the list. Electric vehicles are excluded from fuel-consumption rankings and ranked by range instead.
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