Fuel Efficient Cars: Buying Guide

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EPA's Green Vehicle Guide

The MPG ratings shown below are for a specific style (trim level) of a vehicle. Not all styles of a vehicle will get the same MPG. More importantly, the MPG you get when you drive a vehicle will vary based on a number of factors, including engine size, transmission type, tires, how many people and how much cargo are in the car, how you drive, how well you care for your car and the type of environment you drive it in.

COMPARE SELECTEDTo compare two or more fuel-efficient vehicles, check the box to the left of the vehicle
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BUYING GUIDE TO FUEL-EFFICIENT CARS
1
2012 Toyota Prius c
MPG:
46.0 mpg
Engine:
1.5L I-4 73 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
9.5 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
10
Invoice:
$18,003
MSRP:
$18,950
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2
2012 Toyota Prius
MPG:
48.0 mpg
Engine:
1.8L I-4 98 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
11.9 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
9
Invoice:
$22,560
MSRP:
$24,000
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3
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid
MPG:
47.0 mpg
Engine:
2.0L I-4 141 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
13.5 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
9
Invoice:
$23,499
MSRP:
$25,200
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4
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
MPG:
48.0 mpg
Engine:
1.4L I-4 150 HP
Transmission:
7-spd Tiptronic auto-shift man w/OD
Fuel Type:
premium unleaded
Fuel Tank:
11.8 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
9
Invoice:
$29,933
MSRP:
$31,180
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5
2012 Honda Civic Hybrid
MPG:
44.0 mpg
Engine:
1.5L I-4 90 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
13.2 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
10
Invoice:
$22,479
MSRP:
$24,200
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6
2013 Toyota Prius v
MPG:
40.0 mpg
Engine:
1.8L I-4 98 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
11.9 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
9
Invoice:
$24,809
MSRP:
$26,650
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7
2012 Lexus CT 200h
MPG:
40.0 mpg
Engine:
1.8L I-4 98 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
11.9 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
10
Invoice:
$27,633
MSRP:
$29,120
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8
2013 Honda Insight
MPG:
44.0 mpg
Engine:
1.3L I-4 88 HP
Transmission:
2-spd sequential shift control CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
10.6 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
9
Invoice:
$21,011
MSRP:
$22,065
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9
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid
MPG:
39.0 mpg
Engine:
2.5L I-4 156 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
17.0 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
9
Invoice:
$23,911
MSRP:
$25,990
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10
2013 Lexus ES 300h
MPG:
39.0 mpg
Engine:
2.5L I-4 156 HP
Transmission:
2-spd sequential shift control CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
17.2 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
8
Invoice:
$36,393
MSRP:
$38,850
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11
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid
MPG:
47.0 mpg
Engine:
2.0L I-4 141 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
14.0 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
8
Invoice:
$25,092
MSRP:
$27,200
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12
2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
MPG:
36.0 mpg
Engine:
2.5L I-4 156 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
17.5 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
8
Invoice:
$32,677
MSRP:
$34,755
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13
2013 Acura ILX Hybrid
MPG:
38.0 mpg
Engine:
1.5L I-4 90 HP
Transmission:
2-spd Sequential SportShift CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
13.2 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
7
Invoice:
$27,228
MSRP:
$28,900
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14
2013 Chevrolet Volt
MPG:
93.0 mpg
Engine:
149 HP
Transmission:
1-spd auto
Fuel Type:
electric
Fuel Tank:
9.3 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
8
Invoice:
$37,579
MSRP:
$39,145
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15
2013 Scion iQ
MPG:
37.0 mpg
Engine:
1.3L I-4 94 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
8.5 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
8
Invoice:
$14,720
MSRP:
$15,495
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16
2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
MPG:
39.0 mpg
Engine:
2.4L I-4 166 HP
Transmission:
6-spd SHIFTRONIC w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
17.2 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
8
Invoice:
$24,434
MSRP:
$25,850
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17
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid
MPG:
39.0 mpg
Engine:
2.4L I-4 166 HP
Transmission:
6-spd Sportmatic w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
17.2 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
8
Invoice:
$24,115
MSRP:
$25,800
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18
2012 Honda CR-Z
MPG:
37.0 mpg
Engine:
1.5L I-4 113 HP
Transmission:
6-spd man w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
10.6 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
8
Invoice:
$18,763
MSRP:
$19,695
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19
2013 smart fortwo
MPG:
38.0 mpg
Engine:
1.0L I-3 70 HP
Transmission:
5-spd sequential shift control auto-shift man w/OD
Fuel Type:
premium unleaded
Fuel Tank:
8.7 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
8
Invoice:
$11,616
MSRP:
$12,490
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20
2013 Volkswagen Passat
MPG:
43.0 mpg
Engine:
2.0L I-4 140 HP
Transmission:
6-spd man w/OD
Fuel Type:
diesel
Fuel Tank:
18.5 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
8
Invoice:
$25,150
MSRP:
$26,225
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