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The Most Fuel Efficient Cars on the Market
With gas prices on the rise again, fuel economy is likely to be a major factor in most people’s new vehicle purchases; here are the most fuel efficient cars on the market for the 2009 and 2010 model year.
Most Fuel Efficient Small Car
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid
MSRP-$23,650*
40 city/45 highway
The 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid takes the crown in this category with 40 mpg city and 45 mpg highway. It may be overshadowed by the new Honda Insight, but the Civic Hybrid actually achieves equal fuel efficiency in the city and beats the Insight by 2 mpg on the highway.
Notable Mention
2010 Honda Insight
MSRP-$19,800*
40 city/43 highway
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel
MSRP-$22,270*
30 city/41 highway
2009 Toyota Yaris
MSRP-$12,205*
29 city/36 highway
Most Fuel Efficient Midsize Car
2010 Toyota Prius
MSRP-$22,000*
51 city/48 highway
No surprise here, the Toyota Prius has topped fuel economy lists for years. With fuel economy ratings of 51 in the city and 48 on the highway, the redesigned Toyota Prius is sure to be at the top of many shopping lists.
Notable Mention
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
MSRP $27,270*
41 city/36 highway
2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
MSRP $26,650*
35 city/33 highway
Most Fuel Efficient Truck
2009 Ford Ranger/Mazda B-Series
21 city/26 highway
MSRP-$16,395/$16,060*
The Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series are twin vehicles, which is why we have included them together. The trucks are the most fuel efficient on the market with 26 mpg on the highway.
Notable Mention
2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
MSRP $38,020*
21 city/22 hwy
Toyota Tacoma
MSRP-$15,170*
20 city/26 hwy
Most Fuel Efficient SUV
2009 Ford Escape Hybrid/Mazda Tribute Hybrid/Mercury Mariner Hybrid
MSRP-$29,546/$21,875/$30,090*
34 city/31 highway
The Escape, Tribute and Mariner are triplet vehicles, so we have included them together. The trio are by far the most fuel efficient SUVs on the market today.
Notable Mention
2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid
MSRP-$28,160*
27 city/30 highway
Most Fuel Efficient Minivan
2009 Mazda 5
MSRP-$17,995*
22 city/28 highway
The Mazda 5 tops the runner up for most fuel efficient van by 5 mpg in the city and 3 mpg on the highway.
Notable Mention
2009 Dodge Caravan
MSRP-$22,725*
17 city/25 highway
2009 Honda Odyssey
MSRP-$26,355*
City 17/25 highway
*All MSRPs are consistent with each vehicle’s base price, plus destination charges. All MSRPs are accurate as of 6/20/2009. Fuel economy ratings are courtesy of http://www.fueleconomy.gov
