The Top 5 Most Fuel Efficient Cars
July 13, 2009 · Posted in Fuel Efficient Vehicles · Comment
Most Americans are down sizing their vehicles since gas prices are sky rocketing. They are looking for fuel efficient cars that will cut down their cost per month. Gone are the SUV’s and Escalades. And out come the Focus’s and Civic’s. Switching to a smaller car has many benefits. Smaller cars are now equipped to hold more items, be roomier and reliable. Here are the top 5 most fuel efficient cars on the market today.
- Honda Fit – The Honda fit has great mileage with 28 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on highway on a manual transmission. If you drive automatic the results are even better with 27 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. This hatchback car has tons of space in the interior and even tall people can ride in these cars. This is by far a top pick for excellent fuel economy.
- Ford Focus – By far the top of most fuel efficient cars, the Ford Focus does 28 mpg in the city and 34 mpg in the highway for manual and 27 mpg in the city and 34 mpg in the highway for automatic. With excellent fuel economy this car is cheap for you and great for the environment.
- Nissan Altima – This four-cylinder vehicle is a family size car with city/highway 23/32 for manual and 23/31 for automatic. This engine has a variable automatic transmission which gives more power to the engine. This is a great family car and cheap on fuel economy.
- Honda Civic – Honda Civic has been awarded the most economical non-hybrid car with an automatic transmission. It boasts city/highway 25/36 mpg with an automatic and 24/34 mpg for manual.
- Toyota Corolla – Redisigned for 2009, the Corolla has a sleek design, roomy and extremely affordable. With city/highway of 26/35 mpg for manual and 27/35 mpg for automatic this car is one of the best fuel efficient vehicle out there.
