In today’s market it is imperative to have an idea of what automobiles may be available for the consumer. It is even more important to look for fuel efficient cars based on the environmental situation we find ourselves in. Global warming does exist and it’s nice to know the car manufacturers are finally doing something about it. We have a list of our most fuel efficient cars below to help you, the consumer, find the best vehicle for you and your family.
Ford Focus is top of the list for fuel efficient cars. It has a city and highway mileage of 24 and 35 miles per gallon respectively. This is for the manual transmission. For the automatic transmission you have 24 and 33 miles per gallon for city and highway driving. The Ford Focus was actually designed for the European clientele, but it is also available in the U.S. as a fuel efficient vehicle. The Ford Focus will be a smaller family car with a decent sized trunk and four doors. Surprisingly quick for a fuel efficient car.
Honda Fit offers 28 and 34 miles per gallon for city and highway driving. This is on the manual transmission. There are actually three transmissions for the Honda Fit model. You have an automatic basic vehicle with 27 and 34mpg for city and highway driving. Then you have the automatic sport with 27 and 33 mpg for city and highway driving. The Honda Fit was created mostly for the North American clientele, but it can be found in the U.K. The Honda Fit is a hatchback. It has style to go with its fuel efficient engine. The Honda Fit has more room than the Ford Focus, especially in trunk space.
Mercedes Benz E320 also offers a lovely fuel efficient vehicle. You have 23 and 32 miles per gallon for city and highway driving. The Mercedes has a diesel engine and is not a hybrid. It does have more power than the other two fuel efficient vehicles mentioned. You have a V6 engine with 3.0 liters. You can also get a V8 engine in this model if you need an upgrade. The Mercedes is by far the most luxurious vehicle out of our list. It has more space, leather seats, and other amenities to make it the best.
Mini Cooper is also fuel efficient with 28 and 37 miles per gallon, with a manual transmission. On the automatic transmission you get 26mpg in the city and 34mpg on the highway. The Mini Cooper is not meant for being spacious. The 2008 Mini Cooper does offer four doors and a hatchback, giving it more room than the 3 door version. As a basic model the Mini Cooper is definitely an economic vehicle.
Toyota Camry has a hybrid model in 2008. This particular model offers 33 miles per gallon in the city and 34mpg on the highway. As a hybrid vehicle you do lose some power, but it definitely has more space than other hybrid models.
