With so many car companies advertising high mileage vehicles it sometimes gets confusing as to which cars are best when it comes to fuel economy. In this post I will help answer that question.
According to the Feds, the most fuel efficient car in America is the Toyota Prius with a 51 mpg average in the city and a 48 mpg average on the highway. (link to Government Prius Page)
The following vehicles are the two top cars in each category. (city/hwy)
Two Seaters: Honda CRZ (auto) (35/39), Honda CRZ (manual) (31/37)
Minicompact (Gov's term not mine): Mini Cooper (manual) (29/37), Mini Cooper (auto) (28/36)
Subcompact: Ford Fiesta (auto) (29/40), Toyota Yaris (manual) (29/36)
Compact Cars: Lexus CT 250 H (auto) (43/40), Volkswagen Golf (manual) (30/42), Volkswagen Jetta (manual) (30/42)
Midsize Cars: Toyota Prius Hybrid (51/48), Hyundai Elantra (manual) (29/40)
Large Cars: Hyundai Sonata (manual) (24/35), Honda Accord (auto) (23/34)
Small Station Wagons: Audi A3 (auto) (30/42), Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (manual) (30/42)
Midsize Station Wagons: Kia Rondo (auto) (20/27)
And the Least Fuel Efficient...
The least fuel efficient car in America according to the US government is....here are some hints:
It weights in at 4,162 lbs, is powered by a quad turbocharged 8 liter W16, has a 0-60 time of 2.5 seconds, and a top speed of 253.81 mph.
....Give up?...
The $1.7 million Bugatti Veyron (8/15)
To see this information in its original format click here
For a list of the least fuel efficient cars in America click here
By: Chris McCarthy
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