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10 Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles June 24, 2008

Filed under: cars, environment, green, transportation — Verda Vivo @ 5:01 pm
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A recent article at Car and Driver.com reviews the top ten vehicles for mileage. At $4.00 and up per gallon and no relief in sight, you might be considering a new car. If you are, check out their recommendations:

  1. 2008 Toyota Prius $22,160 – 2.17 gallons per 100 miles
  2. 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid $23,270 – 2.38 gallons per 100 miles
  3. 2008 Smart Fortwo $12,235 – 2.78 gallons per 100 miles
  4. 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid $26,140 – 2.94 gallons per 100 miles
  5. 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid $25,860 – 2.94 gallons per 100 miles
  6. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI $22,640 – 2.94 gallons per 100 miles
  7. 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid $29,000 – 3.13 gallons per 100 miles
  8. 2008 Toyota Yaris $12,210 - 3.13  gallons per 100 miles
  9. 2008 Mini Cooper/Clubman $18,700 – 3.13 gallons per 100 miles
  10. 2008 Honda Fit $14,620 – 3.23 gallons per 100 miles

Gallons per 100 miles are based on the EPA’s combined miles/gallon. For an explanation of gallons per mile, read The MPG Illusion. The price reflects the base price of the car.

Note: gallons per 100 miles have been corrected.

Resource:

Car and Driver Stingiest Sippers: The 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles in the U.S. authored by Jared Holstein

Related Posts:

  1. The MPG Illusion
  2. Hit the Road for Less
  3. Hypermiling – More Miles from a Gallon of Gas

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4 Responses to “10 Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles”

  1. cheaplikeme Says:
    June 24, 2008 at 4:47 pm

    Wait, I’m confused … so the Prius is the least efficient of the top 10? I thought it was the most efficient car out there right now. But with your calculation mechanism, we would want a car that uses fewer gallons per 100 miles, yes? Can you explain?

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  2. Verda Vivo Says:
    June 24, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    Whoa! I was confused. My calcs were incorrect in the original post. The correct calculation is 100 miles / MPG. Thanks to your eagle eye, I corrected and reposted. (Hangs head in shame) ~ Daryl

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  3. cheaplikeme Says:
    June 27, 2008 at 10:11 am

    Ah ha! Now that really makes me want a Prius … I can’t wait to see what is available next year after I finish paying off my current car.

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    June 27, 2008 at 10:13 am

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