Most Fuel Efficient Cars

The recent developments with the correlation with global warming and carbon emissions from cars, has prompted large car companies to rethink their strategies and technologies when it comes to selling cars.

With people’s choices tending towards environmentally friendly there is overwhelming evidence that the most popular cars are no longer the big V8’s or V6’s but the smaller 4 cylinder cars and especially diesel 4WD’s due to their excellent fuel efficiency. Fewer and fewer “big 6″ cars are being bought and those car companies specializing in this area are putting more and more resources into increase the technology within these bigger engines. Pretty soon we will see big engine cars that have the same fuel economy as the 4 cylinder vehicles we see now.

The price of fuel is always a factor when making a decision on the purchase of a new car. Focusing on maximizing interior space whilst maintaining style and comfort.

A new car in the four cylinder model range these days is probably the smartest decision anyone can make when purchasing a new car. Rest assure your new car will be fuel efficient and have the “zip” to take on even the newest of V6 models based on technology, weight and torque.

Here is a list of the five most fuel efficient cars that are available in the market today. This list pertains to cars that are capable of attaining the best gas mileage

One of the main reasons why this particular Honda model has made it to the list of most fuel efficient cars is that it uses compressed natural gas unlike other vehicles. It has a fuel economy rating of 28 miles per gallon (of compressed natural gas).

Toyota Prius

Prius has always made it at the top of the list for the most fuel efficient cars from EPA. As one of the most fuel efficient cars in the market, Prius has an estimated annual fuel cost of $1019.

Honda Civic Hybrid

The Civic Hybrid features electric motors that maximize the potential of its small 1.3-liter engine.

Toyota Camry Hybrid

The Camry Hybrid has a fuel economy rating of 34 mpg which barely made it to the list of most fuel efficient cars today.

Nissan Altima Hybrid

The Altima Hybrid uses practically the same technology that the Toyota Camry Hybrid has but with a couple of different features. It also has an overall fuel economy rating of 34 mpg making it another one of the most fuel efficient cars among compact sedans.

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