Fuel Efficient Cars: Buying Guide

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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
2011 Toyota Prius
MPG:
48.0 mpg
Engine:
1.8L I-4 98 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
gasoline hybrid
Fuel Tank:
11.9 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
10
Invoice:
$22,108
MSRP:
$23,520
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2
2012 Honda Civic Hybrid
MPG:
44.0 mpg
Engine:
1.5L I-4 93 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
gasoline hybrid
Fuel Tank:
12.3 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
9
Invoice:
$22,133
MSRP:
$24,050
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3
2011 Lexus CT 200h
MPG:
40.0 mpg
Engine:
1.8L I-4 98 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
gasoline hybrid
Fuel Tank:
11.9 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
9
Invoice:
$27,052
MSRP:
$29,120
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4
2011 Honda Insight
MPG:
43.0 mpg
Engine:
1.3L I-4 88 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
gasoline hybrid
Fuel Tank:
10.6 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
10
Invoice:
$18,781
MSRP:
$19,900
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5
2011 Honda Civic Hybrid
MPG:
43.0 mpg
Engine:
1.3L I-4 93 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
gasoline hybrid
Fuel Tank:
12.3 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
9
Invoice:
$22,041
MSRP:
$23,950
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6
2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid
MPG:
36.0 mpg
Engine:
2.5L I-4 156 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
gasoline hybrid
Fuel Tank:
17.5 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
10
Invoice:
$26,270
MSRP:
$28,600
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7
2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
MPG:
36.0 mpg
Engine:
2.5L I-4 156 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
gasoline hybrid
Fuel Tank:
17.5 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
9
Invoice:
$32,677
MSRP:
$34,755
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8
2011 Honda CR-Z
MPG:
37.0 mpg
Engine:
1.5L I-4 113 HP
Transmission:
6-spd man w/OD / 2-spd tip CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
gasoline hybrid
Fuel Tank:
10.6 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
9
Invoice:
$18,260
MSRP:
$19,345
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9
2011 Lexus HS 250h
MPG:
34.0 mpg
Engine:
2.4L I-4 147 HP
Transmission:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Fuel Type:
gasoline hybrid
Fuel Tank:
14.5 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
8
Invoice:
$33,061
MSRP:
$36,330
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10
2011 Audi A3
MPG:
42.0 mpg
Engine:
2.0L I-4 140 HP
Transmission:
6-spd tip auto-shift man w/OD
Fuel Type:
diesel
Fuel Tank:
14.6 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
6
Invoice:
$28,133
MSRP:
$30,250
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11
2011 Volkswagen Golf
MPG:
42.0 mpg
Engine:
2.0L I-4 140 HP
Transmission:
6-spd man w/OD / 6-spd Tiptronic auto-shift man w/OD
Fuel Type:
diesel
Fuel Tank:
14.5 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
6
Invoice:
$22,297
MSRP:
$23,225
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12
2011 Volkswagen Jetta
MPG:
42.0 mpg
Engine:
2.0L I-4 140 HP
Transmission:
6-spd man w/OD / 6-spd Tiptronic auto-shift man w/OD
Fuel Type:
diesel
Fuel Tank:
14.5 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
6
Invoice:
$23,995
MSRP:
$24,995
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13
2012 Hyundai Accent
MPG:
40.0 mpg
Engine:
1.6L I-4 138 HP
Transmission:
6-spd man w/OD / 6-spd SHIFTRONIC w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
11.4 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
8
Invoice:
$12,244
MSRP:
$12,545
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14
2012 Hyundai Veloster
MPG:
40.0 mpg
Engine:
1.6L I-4 138 HP
Transmission:
6-spd man w/OD / 6-spd tip auto-shift man w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
13.2 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
8
Invoice:
$16,699
MSRP:
$17,300
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15
2011 Chevrolet Cruze
MPG:
42.0 mpg
Engine:
1.4L I-4 138 HP
Transmission:
6-spd man w/OD / 6-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
12.6 gal. / 15.6 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
8
Invoice:
$17,688
MSRP:
$18,425
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16
2012 Honda Civic
MPG:
41.0 mpg
Engine:
1.8L I-4 140 HP
Transmission:
5-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
13.2 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
7
Invoice:
$17,919
MSRP:
$19,455
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17
2012 Ford Fiesta
MPG:
38.0 mpg
Engine:
1.6L I-4 120 HP
Transmission:
5-spd man w/OD / 6-spd auto-shift man w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
12.0 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
6
Invoice:
$15,110
MSRP:
$15,670
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18
2011 Hyundai Elantra
MPG:
40.0 mpg
Engine:
1.8L I-4 148 HP / 1.8L I-4 145 HP
Transmission:
6-spd man w/OD / 6-spd SHIFTRONIC w/OD
Fuel Type:
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank:
12.8 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
8
Invoice:
$14,536
MSRP:
$14,945
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19
2012 Ford Focus
MPG:
36.0 mpg
Engine:
2.0L I-4 160 HP / 2.0L I-4 159 HP
Transmission:
5-spd man w/OD / 6-spd auto-shift man w/OD
Fuel Type:
flexible
Fuel Tank:
12.4 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
6
Invoice:
$15,635
MSRP:
$16,500
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20
2012 FIAT 500
MPG:
38.0 mpg
Engine:
1.4L I-4 101 HP
Transmission:
5-spd man w/OD / 6-spd tip auto w/OD
Fuel Type:
premium unleaded
Fuel Tank:
10.5 gal.
SmartWay EPA Score:
5
Invoice:
$14,990
MSRP:
$15,500
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