The 10 Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Vehicles
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By Dan Shapley
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The Environmental Protection Agency's new fuel economy sticker can be found on all new vehicles for sale, giving customers a quick way to compare models before making a purchase. The following photos show the most fuel-efficient 2008 model year vehicles, as determined by the EPA.
To compare fuel economy on other models, visit FuelEconomy.gov.
2008 Toyota Prius Hybrid
No. 1 Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Vehicle
No. 1 Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Midsize Car
Fuel Economy
City: 48 mpg
Highway: 45 mpg
Fuel Cost:
25 Miles: $1.62
Per Year: $970
Annual Carbon Output:
4.0 tons
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
No. 2 Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Vehicle
No. 1 Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Compact Car
Fuel Economy
City: 40 mpg
Highway: 45 mpg
Fuel Cost:
25 Miles: $1.77
Per Year: $1,064
Annual Carbon Output:
4.4 tons
2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid
No. 3 Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Vehicle
Fuel Economy
City: 35 mpg
Highway: 33 mpg
Fuel Cost:
25 Miles: $2.19
Per Year: $1,314
Annual Carbon Output:
5.4 tons
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid
No. 4 (tie) Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Vehicle
No. 1 (tie) Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 SUV
Fuel Economy
City: 34 mpg
Highway: 30 mpg
Fuel Cost:
25 Miles: $2.33
Per Year: $1,399
Annual Carbon Output:
5.7 tons
2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid
No. 4 (tie) Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Vehicle
No. 1 (tie) Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 SUV
Fuel Economy
City: 34 mpg
Highway: 30 mpg
Fuel Cost:
25 Miles: $2.33
Per Year: $1,399
Annual Carbon Output:
5.7 tons
2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
No. 4 (tie) Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Vehicle
No. 1 (tie) Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 SUV
Fuel Economy
City: 34 mpg
Highway: 30 mpg
Fuel Cost:
25 Miles: $2.33
Per Year: $1,399
Annual Carbon Output:
5.7 tons
2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
No. 7 Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Vehicle
Fuel Economy
City: 33 mpg
Highway: 34 mpg
Fuel Cost:
25 Miles: $2.19
Per Year: $1,314
Annual Carbon Output:
5.4 tons
2008 Toyota Yaris
No. 8 Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Vehicle
No. 1 Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Subcompact Car
Fuel Economy
City: 29 mpg
Highway: 36 mpg
Fuel Cost:
25 Miles: $2.33
Per Year: $1,399
Annual Carbon Output:
5.7 tons
2008 Toyota Corolla
No. 9 Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Vehicle
Fuel Economy
City: 28 mpg
Highway: 37 mpg
Fuel Cost:
25 Miles: $2.40
Per Year: $1,444
Annual Carbon Output:
5.9 tons
2008 Honda Fit
No. 10 Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Vehicle
No. 1 Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 Small Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
City: 28 mpg
Highway: 34 mpg
Fuel Cost:
25 Miles: $2.40
Per Year: $1,444
Annual Carbon Output:
5.9 tons




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