The Most Fuel Efficient Cars

...as an add-on to my previous rant, why were no diesel sedans/coupes included. The mileage of a diesel blows away that of the cars shown in the gallery. Think about it. Turbocharged diesels perform (not like your father's diesel), the emissions are low/clean (ultra-low sulfer diesel), and the miles-per-gallon are out of this world impressive (e.g., my VW Jetta TDI gets over 55 highway MPG as compared to, what, 35 or so for the gas version?).

...as an add-on to my previous rant, why were no diesel sedans/coupes included. The mileage of a diesel blows away that of the cars shown in the gallery. Think about it. Turbocharged diesels perform (not like your father's diesel), the emissions are low/clean (ultra-low sulfer diesel), and the miles-per-gallon are out of this world impressive (e.g., my VW Jetta TDI gets over 55 highway MPG as compared to, what, 35 or so for the gas version?).

...as an add-on to my previous rant, why were no diesel sedans/coupes included. The mileage of a diesel blows away that of the cars shown in the gallery. Think about it. Turbocharged diesels perform (not like your father's diesel), he emissions are low/clean (ultra-low sulfer diesel), and the miles-per-gallon are out of this world impressive (e.g., my VW Jetta TDI gets over 55 highway MPG as compared to, what, 35 or so for the gas version?

Ok, so my car's not so new (1999 1/2), and its fuel isn't gasoline, or one of the fancy new fuels based on things that used to be grown to feed people (and animals), but I'll take my VW Jetta TDI (diesel) over any of those cars in the photo gallery any day. Here in Indiana, I'm currently paying well North of $4 for a gallon diesel, but I'm still getting enough miles per gallon to make it worth it (my best, on a mostly highway-miles trip, was over 57 MPG). So why is the US so slow to learn what Europe, Asia, and basically the rest of the world, have known for a long time. Diesel (oil based or bio) isn't just for trucks, it can actually be used to power a four-door sedan quite nicely. When I get tired of paying $4, or $5, or... $10 a gallon (I believe it will get there folks), I'll just retro-fit and drive on fryer grease. Try that with a hybrid, or an E85 compatible vehicle.

Why is the picture of a Yaris Liftback accompanied by the mileage estimates for a Yaris Sedan? These mileage estimates, by the way, are definitely estimates--we have gotten over 40 mpg in our Yaris Liftback. I also find it interesting that you could find nothing positive to say about the Yaris--we love ours! The Yaris, too, has ample storage options--3 glove compartments, an extra driver's side pocket, and 7 cup holders. The Yaris, too, has a pushed-out front windshield to give the driver and front-seat passenger more room. It is roomy and drives well. Why the bad press?

I drive a 2007 Pontiac Solstice. 0-60 in 5.2 seconds, 26mpg combined, 34mpg highway. It walks all over the Miata.
Why is it not listed?

This article and every comment posted thus far is missing the point. Even the name of the article, "The Most Fuel Efficient Cars," points to a gaping blind spot in the view of the author and indeed most every American regarding the crux of the problem, because it says "fuel" when it means "gasoline." THE PROBLEM IS NOT THE VEHICLES - IT'S THE FUEL.

Who controls the production and supply of gasoline and diesel? That would be the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Who needs them? People who drive vehicles that burn gasoline and diesel. And you have to go to a station (typically owned by an oil company) to get it. And they dictate to you what you're going to pay for their product because they are a cartel. That means you're screwed

Do I need OPEC to fill my gas tank? If I drove a hybrid I would, but I drive a natural gas vehicle made by Honda in East Liberty, Ohio by hard-working American taxpayers. It is a 2007 Honda Civic GX that averages 35 MPG and I fill it at my house for approximately $1.14 a gallon using a home refueling appliance that Honda OEMs from the Canadian company Fuelmaker. People who drive gasoline cars, including you hybrid people, are paying more than $3.50 a gallon, and the poor diesel people are paying $4/gal or more. OUCH.

Change the fuel, folks. There is a vehicle fuel available to you today at your house. You burn it every day to dry your clothes, heat your water, and cook your meals. And you don't have to manufacture it in your garage like you do biodiesel (but I applaud those of you who do). Slap a Fuelmaker on your garage wall, tie into your gas main, and you'll be paying a buck a gallon for fuel. Clean-burning fuel. Domestic fuel. Drive solo in the carpool lane. Enjoy free parking. Say goodbye forever to gas stations, the 2nd dirtiest place in the world after airport restrooms (especially if Larry Craig is in it).

Every gas station in America has a fuel tank leaking (or eventually going to leak) petrochemicals into the water supplies that fill our kids' drinking cups and their bath tubs. If we got rid of half the filthy gas stations in America, there would still be 140,000 of them. That is plenty. Reduce the demand and the supply will respond.

Drive a natural gas car and give OPEC the finger. Quit whining about the state of things. Make the invesment and enjoy the rewards. That is what I call being an AMERICAN.

Articles like these are ridiculous! I took a look at this expecting to see something that is new. Instead I get 8 non-hybrids and 2 that are over three years old! Sad sad sad.

Where is my Nissan Altima Hybrid?

The mini-trucks from japan get 45 to 50 mpg,datsun b210 used to get 40+ mpg as did many 4 cyl. autos in the 70's and 80's ,honda crx in the late 80's and early 90's got 70 mpg as the geo metro in the same era got 50 mpg,a 92 4dr. lumina was getting 32mpg hwy with a 3.1 v6,England has many autos with 40+ fuel mileage ,so these mileages sound like someone isn't really worried anything but fatting their wallets.

The new honda civic, with it's stock engine in it, no hybryd or anythig special can get upwards of 60mpg or better/ why is it not on the list. Japanese cars are certainly doing thier part to be better on fuel and our wallets. I drive a 2003 Jaguar x-type 2.5L, it boasts 19 city and 25 HWY, I get 22.8 City and 38-39 HWY, putting it well over the #10 position here.. European cars are doing thier part for the enviroment. I have yet to find a nice American car, that handles well, feels sporty, holds it's value, and gets good milage. When are GM and FORD going to step up to the plate and start making some automobiles for the new millenium?

2003 Jaguar X-type with 2.5 liter engine. Boasts 19 city and 25 HWY. I get 22.8 City and 38-39 HWY. a lottle better then the number 10 spot, but still nothg great. the honda civic, with its stock enghine in it, nothing hybrid or fancy can get close to 60mpg hwy, why is it not on the list? I have yet to see an American car that can get milage that good on it, and hold it's resale value.

The #10 spot is an insult to US car makers I drive a GPX (turbo variant) of the Pontiac Solstice, around Houston lousy traffic I get 25+ & last weekend run to Dallas I averaged 70 mph & returned 32.8 mpg so why promote the Japanese.
Remember our farthers died to allow us to choose to buy Japanese products

I owned a 1993 Honda Civix DX hatchback that claimed to get 41/highway, but in fact got 51/highway. The same vintage VX model claimed to get 51/highway, but was tested by an auto magazine and was found to get 66/highway. This is 9 years before the first hybrids. Ten years ago, there were some five cars that got over 50/highway. There isn't a car on this current list that would qualify as "fuel efficient".

no diesels on the list. remember the golf diesel?

no diesels made the list. remember the golf diesel?

Your older cars that got good mpg were much lighter and less safe than these newer cars. Also electric cars are cleaner at the consumer end but you're burning coal to get your electrcity and that's far worse for the environment than low-emission gas powered vehicles.