Fuel Efficientcarshybrids
With the price of a gallon of gas creeping north again, the new car buyer would be well advised to purchase an economical fuel efficient automobile.So,I present the top 5 of the best fuel efficient cars in America.As expected, Honda has 3 enteries and Toyota and Volkswagon have one each.The cars listed here are from the top the rankings in the United States Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency's 2004 Fuel Economy Guide. These are the cars that got the best gas mileage, according to government tests
At the top of the list is the Honda Insight.Its a 2 -door hybrid with a 1 liter, 3- cylinder engine with a 5 -speed manual transmission.The Insight is rated to get 60 miles per gallon in the city and 66 miles per gallon on the highway. The annual fuel cost is estimated right around $405.The sticker price is right around $20,000.
In second place is the Toyota Pris.The popular Prius is a 1.5,4 -cylinder hybrid.The transmission is variable automatic.City driving expect to get 60 miles per gallon and 51 on the freeway.The annual fuel cost comes in at $446.The Prius will set you back about $ 22,000.
Third place belongs to the Honda Civic Hybrid.With an annual fuel cost of $541.The estimated miles per gallon is 48 for the city and 47 on the highway. It comes equipped with a 1.3 liter,4 -cylinder engine with a variable automatic transmission.To purchase a Civic the cost will be near $25,000.
Volkswagen Jetta diesel nailed down fourth place.It has a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4 -cylider,1.9 liter engine.City driving, the Jetta diesel gets 38 miles per gallon and on the Autobahn,46 miles per gallon.The fuel cost for the year will be just under $600.The price of the Jetta will be around $22,000.
The Honda Civic rounds out our top five.With an annual fuel cost of $635. It comes with a1.3 liter,4- cylider engine.The transmission is a 5-speed manual.Expect to get 36 miles per gallon with city driving.Freeway driving,the Civic will be 44 miles per gallon.The price of the Civic is just under $24,000
Well, there you have the the top five fuel efficient cars in America.Happy shopping and Go Green if you can.
