The Most Fuel-Efficient 2012 Cars

Whether you're shopping for a cutting-edge electric car, a hybrid family sedan or a crossover SUV, you can find the most fuel-efficient vehicle option here.

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2012 Volkswagen Passat Diesel
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2012 Clean Diesel Cars

2012 Volkswagen Passat
$41,922 MSRP
35 MPG
$1,669 annual fuel cost

Clean diesel cars have been increasingly popular. Though diesel costs more and pollutes more than gasoline, high fuel-efficiency makes up for some of both demerits. The 2012 Volkswagen Passat leads the pack of clean diesel cars, but the Audi 3 ($30,250), VW Golf ($23,955) and VW Jetta ($22,525) all rank just behind it at 34 MPG.

> Related: 9 Facts and Myths about Clean Diesel Cars

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