2010 Toyota Prius
2010 toyota prius, most fuel efficient cars 2010
2010 toyota prius most fuel efficient cars 2010
Price: $22,400
\r\nThe Toyota Prius, the family sedan long the symbol environmental do-gooders, remains at the top of the list of most fuel efficient widely available vehicles, with 50 mpg combined fuel economy. The classic hybrid was rated one of the greenest cars of the year by Greenopia and Kelly Blue Book.
Note: 133,000 2010 Prius hybrids were recalled Feb. 8 to fix a braking problem that has caused several accidents.
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Stats
\r\n51 mpg city
\r\n48 mpg highway
\r\n$1.34 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$801 annual fuel cost
\r\n3.7 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Honda Civic Hybrid
2010 honda civic hybrid, most fuel efficient cars 2010
2010 honda civic hybrid most fuel efficient cars 2010
Price: $23,800
\r\nThis top-rated small car again sits beside the Prius among all widely available 2010 vehicles with 42 mpg fuel economy. Compared to the conventional Civic, the hybrid costs about $8,000 more, but costs about $430 less to fuel annually. It was named one of Greenopia\'s greenest cars of 2010.
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Stats
\r\n40 mpg city
\r\n45 mpg highway
\r\n$1.59 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$953 annual fuel cost
\r\n4.4 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Honda Insight
2010 honda insight, hybrid, most fuel efficient cars 2010, most affordable fuel efficient cars 2010
2010 honda insight most fuel efficient cars 2010
Price: $19,800
\r\nThe second-best small car, also a Honda, is the newly redesigned Insight, a hybrid with a fuel economy of 41 mpg. And it costs a few thousand dollars less than the leaders in this category. It ranks on both Greenopia and Kelly Blue Book\'s greenest lists.
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Stats
\r\n40 mpg City
\r\n43 mpg Highway
\r\n41 mpg Combined
\r\n$1.63 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$977 annual fuel cost
\r\n4.5 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
2010 ford fusion hybrid, most fuel efficient cars 2010
2010 ford fusion hybrid most fuel efficient car
Price: $27,625
\r\nThe most fuel-efficient family sedan behind the Prius, at 39 mpg, the Fusion costs more, but does qualify for up to an $850 federal tax credit (if you buy before April 1, 2010) that the Prius no longer qualifies for. If you\'re stuck between buying The Fusion and its hybrid version, the hybrid costs $8,000 more, but will cost nearly $600 less to fuel each year. It was rated one of Kelly Blue Book\'s greenest cars of 2010, and it was named North American Car of the Year at the Detroit Auto Show.
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Stats
\r\n41 mpg city
\r\n36 mpg highway
\r\n39 combined
\r\n$1.71 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,025 annual fuel cost
\r\n4.7 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid
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2010 mercury milan hybrid most fuel efficient cars
Price: $27,500
\r\nThe hybrid Milan, a family sedan, gets 39 mpg and costs about $6,300 more than the base-level Milan. But it costs nearly $600 less to fuel annually. It qualifies for up to an $850 federal tax credit if purchased before March 31, 2010.
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Stats
\r\n41 mpg city
\r\n36 mpg highway
\r\n$1.71 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,025 annual fuel cost
\r\n4.7 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Smart ForTwo
2010 smart fortwo, most fuel efficient cars 2010, most affordable fuel efficient cars 2010
2010 smart fortwo
Price: $11,990
\r\nWhether you pick up the classic coupe or the convertible (no, it\'s not a golf cart), the Smart ForTwo\'s 36 mpg make it the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid car on the market. And at $11,990 it\'s also the most affordable. It was rated one of Greenopia\'s greenest cars of the year.
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Stats
33 mpg city
\r\n41 mpg highway
\r\n$1.85 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,113 annual fuel cost
\r\n5.1 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Lexus HS 250h
2010 lexus hs 250h, hybrid, most fuel efficient cars 2010
2010 lexus hs 250h most fuel efficient cars
Price: $34,200
\r\nThe Lexus HS 250h is the most expensive fuel-efficient car on the market, but it makes a statement as the only luxury hybrid sedan available. It gets 35 mpg, so the big spender can save a few pennies at the pump. Note: the 2010 Lexus HS 250h was recalled Feb. 8 to fix a braking problem.
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Stats
\r\n35 mpg city
\r\n34 mpg highway
\r\n$1.91 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,145 annual fuel cost
\r\n5.3 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid
2010 nissan altima hybrid, most fuel efficient cars 2010
2010 nissan altima hybrid most fuel efficient cars
Price: $26,780
\r\nIt costs almost $7,000 more than the standard stripped down Altima, but the hybrid family sedan gets 34 mpg and will save about $750 in fuel costs.
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Stats\r\n
35 mpg city
\r\n33 mpg highway
\r\n$1.96 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,177 annual fuel cost
\r\n5.4 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid
2010 toyota camry hybrid, most fuel efficient cars 2010
2010 toyota camry hybrid
Price: $26,150
\r\nCompared to the stripped down conventional Camry, the hybrid costs almost $7,000 more, but at 34 mpg, the hybrid will save about $560 in annual fuel costs.
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Stats
33 mpg city
\r\n34 mpg highway
\r\n34 combined\r\n$1.96 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,177 annual fuel cost
\r\n5.4 tons of CO2 annually
Audi A3 TDI
Audi A3 TDI clean diesel, most fuel efficient cars, most fuel efficient 2010 cars
audi a3 tdi clean diesel
Price: $29,950
\r\nThe Audi A3 \"clean diesel\" TDI achieves 34 mpg - 10 mpg more than its gasoline-fueled cousin. Like other diesels, though, even the \"clean\" version produces more pollution than a comparable gasoline engine or hybrid. Still, this car earned \"Green Car of the Year\" designation from the Green Car Journal.
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Stats\r\n30 mpg city
\r\n40 mpg highway
\r\n$2.04 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,226 annual fuel cost
\r\n6.2 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
2010 volkswagen jetta tdi, most fuel efficient cars 2010
2010 volkswagen jetta tdi most fuel efficient cars
Price: $22,660
\r\nThe little Jetta gets 34 mpg, making it one of the most fuel-efficient non-hybrids on the market. But it runs on diesel, which means its carbon footprint is greater than comparable vehicles. The stripped-down gasoline-powered Jetta costs about $5,000 less, but will cost about $350 more to fuel each year.
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Stats
30 mpg city
\r\n42 mpg highway (41 for manual)
\r\n$2.06 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,235 annual fuel cost
\r\n6.2 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI
2010 volkswagen golf tdi, most fuel efficient hatchbacks 2010
2010 volkswagen golf tdi most fuel efficient cars
Price: $22,789
\r\nThe most fuel-efficient hatchback on the market, the Golf TDI gets 34 mpg. The TDI costs about $3,600 more than the gasoline, but saves about $300 annually in fuel costs. Because it burns diesel, its carbon emissions are greater than comparable cars.
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Stats
30 mpg city
\r\n42 mpg highway (41 for manual)
\r\n$2.06 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,235 annual fuel cost
\r\n6.2 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
2010 volkswagen sportwagen tdi, most fuel efficient hatchbacks 2010
2010 volkswagen jetta sportwagen tdi most fuel efficient cars
Price: $24,310
\r\nThis diesel hatchback runs about $5,000 more than its gasoline-powered cousin, but with 34 mpg, it will save about $360 in annual fuel costs. Because it runs on diesel, its carbon footprint is higher than comparable vehicles. It was rated one of Kelly Blue Book\'s greenest cars of 2010.
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Stats
\r\n30 mpg city
\r\n42 mpg highway (41 for manual)
\r\n$2.06 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1.235 annual fuel cost
\r\n6.2 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Toyota Yaris
2010 toyota yaris, most fuel efficient cars 2010, most affordable fuel efficient cars 2010
2010 toyota yaris most fuel efficient cars 2010
Price: $12,355
\r\nWhether the little Yaris you get is the 3-door hatch, the 5-door hatch (add $300) or the 5-door sedan (add $750), the little Yaris gets 32 mpg.\r\n
Stats
\r\n29 mpg city
\r\n36 mpg highway (35 for manual)
\r\n$2.09 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,254 annual fuel cost
\r\n5.7 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Mini Cooper
2010 mini cooper, most fuel efficient cars 2010, most affordable fuel efficient cars 2010
2010 mini cooper
Price: $19,500
\r\nThe classic Mini Cooper gets 32 mpg and is rated one of 2010\'s greenest cars by Kelly Blue Book.
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Stats
\r\n28 mpg city
\r\n37 mpg highway (36 for the convertible)
\r\n$2.27 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,366 annual fuel cost
\r\n5.7 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Ford Escape Hybrid
2010 ford escape hybrid, most fuel efficient suv 2010
2010 ford escape hybrid most fuel efficient suv
Price: $31,500
\r\nThe Ford family again has the only members in the over-30 mpg SUV club. The hybrid Ford Escape gets 32 mpg -- as good as the tiny Mini Cooper. While it costs $11,000 more than the gasoline-powered Escape, it costs between $440 and $570 less to fuel every year (depending on whether you go with 4WD or not). The Escape hybrid qualifies for a federal tax credit of up to $750 if purchased by March 31, 2010.
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Stats
\r\n34 mpg city
\r\n31 mpg highway
\r\n$2.09 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,254 annual fuel cost
\r\n5.7 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
2010 mercury mariner hybrid, most fuel efficient suvs 2010
2010 mercury mariner hybrid most fuel efficient suv
Price: $29,995
\r\nIt costs about $7,000 more than its gasoline-powered cousin, but with 32 mpg, the Mariner hybrid will save about $490 annually in fuel costs. It also qualifies for a federal tax credit of up to $650 if purchased before March 31, 2010.\r\n
Stats
34 mpg city
\r\n31 mpg highway
\r\n32 combined\r\n$2.09 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,254 annual fuel cost
\r\n5.7 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Mini Clubman
2010 mini clubman, most fuel efficient cars 2010
2010 mini clubman most fuel efficient cars
Price: $21,150
\r\nThe Mini Clubman gets 31 mpg.
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Stats
\r\n28 mpg city
\r\n36 mpg highway
\r\n$2.35 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,410 annual fuel cost
\r\n5.9 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Honda Fit
2010 honda fit, most fuel efficient cars 2010, most affordable fuel efficient cars 2010
2010 honda fit most fuel efficient cars 2010
Price: $14,900
\r\nIf you\'re buying a new Fit, the automatic 5-speed gets the best mileage, with 31 mpg. It is rated one of the greenest cars of 2010 by Kelly Blue Book.\r\n
Stats
\r\n28 mpg city
\r\n35 mpg highway
\r\n$2.15 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,294 annual fuel cost
\r\n5.9 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Kia Rio
2010 kia rio, most fuel efficient cars 2010, most affordable fuel efficient cars 2010
2010 kia rio most fuel efficient cars
Price: $11,495
\r\nThe manual Kia Rio gets 31 mpg without the benefit of a hybrid engine, keeping its cost low. (The automatic drive comes in at a combined 30 mpg, but does better on the highway.)\r\n
Stats
\r\n28 mpg city (27 automatic)
\r\n34 mpg highway (36 automatic)
\r\n$2.15 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,294 annual fuel cost
\r\n5.9 tons of CO2 annually
2010 Hyundai Accent Blue
2010 hyundai accent blue, most fuel efficient cars 2010, most affordable fuel efficient cars 2010
2010 hyundai accent blue most fuel efficient cars 2010
Price: $13,645
\r\nAt 31 mpg, this new baseline version of the Accent (which otherwise gets 30 mpg) is among the more affordable fuel efficient 2010 cars.\r\n
Stats
\r\n27 mpg city
\r\n36 mpg highway
\r\n$2.15 to drive 25 miles
\r\n$1,294 annual fuel cost
\r\n5.9 tons of CO2 annually
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