2010 Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius, the family sedan has always been labeled the “environmentalist dream.” The Prius remains at the top of the list of most fuel efficient widely available vehicles, with 50 mpg combined fuel economy. The classic hybrid gets 51 MPG city and 48 mpg highway and will only cost you roughly $1.34 for 25 mpg. With an annual fuel cost of only $801.oo, the Prius was rated one of the greenest cars of the year by Greenopia and
Kelley Blue Book.
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2010 Honda Civic
This top-rated small car again proudly sits alongside the Prius among the widely available 2010 vehicles with
42 mpg fuel economy. Although the conventional Civic will run ou about $8,000 less, the hybrid Civic will save you $430 less to fuel annually. Compared to Prius, the Honda Civic Hybrid will cost you a mere $1.59 for every 25 miles you drive and only $953.00 to fuel annually. It was named one of Greenopia’s greenest cars of 2010.
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2010 Honda Insight
The second-best small car, also a good old’ Honda, is the newly redesigned Insight, a hybrid with a fuel economy of
40 mpg city, 43 highway. Another huge plus? It costs a few thousand dollars less than the leaders in this class and will only cost you $1.63 to drive you 25 miles. It ranks on both Greenopia and
Kelley Blue Book‘s greenest lists and has an annual fuel cost of $977.00
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Ford Fusion Hybrid
The most fuel-efficient family sedan behind the Prius, sits at about
39 mpg. 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. The extraordinary Fusion will give you 41 mpg city and 36 mpg highway and only cost you a little over $1000 annually to fuel. It was rated one of
Kelley 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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2010 Smart ForTwo
Whether you pick up the classic coupe or the convertible (looks a bit like 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. This little ride around will cost you roughly $1.85 to drive 35 miles, and $1,113 annually. Smart ForTwo’s was rated one of Greenopia’s greenest cars of the year.
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2010 Lexus HS250H
The Lexus HS 250h is of the most luxurious fuel-efficient car on the market, and really makes “going green” look sleek. This prestige vehicle offers 35 mpg city, and 34 mpg highway with an annual cost of only $1,145. If you want to contribute to the “go green” movement, but can’t quite give up the need for a luxury vehicle, then the 2010 Lexus HS250H is the car for you!
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2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid
This Nissan Altima Hybrid surprisingly is not much more expensive that the standard Altima. Running you about $7,000 more, the hybrid family sedan gets
34 mpg and will save about astounding $750 in fuel costs.
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2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid
The Toyota Camry Hybrid sedan brings the quality and reliability of the Camry together with increased fuel efficiency. Compared to the conventional Camry, the hybrid costs roughly $7,000 more, but at
34 mpg, the hybrid will save about $560 in annual fuel costs.
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Audi A3 TDI
The Audi A3 TDI offers sporty styling and dynamic performance combined with the latest luxury, entertainment and safety technology. The Sportback design adds utility and convenience that sets the A3 TDI apart from the crowd. The Audi A3 “clean diesel” TDI achieves
34 mpg – 10 mpg more than its gasoline-fueled cousin. Still, this car earned “Green Car of the Year” designation from the
Green Car Journal. $1,226 annual fuel cost
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
The little Jetta gets
34 mpg and has an
annual fuel cost of $1,235, 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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2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI
The most fuel-efficient hatchback on the market, the Golf TDI gets
34 mpg and will only dip into your wallet
about $1,235 a year. 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. Also, it’s only going to cost you a mere $2.06 to drive 25 miles.
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportsWagen TDI
This 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
Kelley Blue Book‘s greenest cars of 2010.
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2010 Toyota Yaris
Whether 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. From its excellent fuel economy and eccentric appearance to its comprehensive package of safety features, the 2010 Toyota Yaris is a good value.
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2010 Mini Cooper
Mini Coopers are among the most recognizable cars on the road, beloved for both their cutesy looks and zippy driving dynamics. The Cooper’s small size means it’s already incredibly maneuverable — and that’s before you consider that it has handling dynamics designed by parent company BMW’s engineers. The classic Mini Cooper gets
32 mpg and is rated one of 2010′s greenest cars by
Kelley Blue Book. $1,366 annual fuel cost
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2010 Ford Escape Hybrid
The 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).
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2010 Honda Fit
The 2010 Honda Fit is a winner is almost every respect. Beloved by the automotive press for its innovative storage options, its extensive list of available features and its zippy ride, the Fit is a good choice for anyone shopping for an affordable small car. If 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
Kelley Blue Book.
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2010 Kia Rio
The 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.) $1,294 annual fuel cost
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2010 Hyundai Accent Blue
At
31 mpg, this new baseline version of the Accent (which otherwise gets 30 mpg) is among the more affordable fuel efficient 2010 cars. $1,294 annual fuel cost
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Reference:
http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/fuel-efficient-cars-47102201#ixzz0rtTn6ztX
