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:
- 2008 Toyota Prius $22,160 – 2.17 gallons per 100 miles
- 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid $23,270 – 2.38 gallons per 100 miles
- 2008 Smart Fortwo $12,235 – 2.78 gallons per 100 miles
- 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid $26,140 – 2.94 gallons per 100 miles
- 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid $25,860 – 2.94 gallons per 100 miles
- 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI $22,640 – 2.94 gallons per 100 miles
- 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid $29,000 – 3.13 gallons per 100 miles
- 2008 Toyota Yaris $12,210 - 3.13 gallons per 100 miles
- 2008 Mini Cooper/Clubman $18,700 – 3.13 gallons per 100 miles
- 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
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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?
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
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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