America's Top Fuel-Efficient Cars

[sako97]

No. 1 Premium Convertible: Chevrolet Corvette
2009 Base MSRP: $51,700
Smart Green Index: 782
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 19 mpg

No. 2 Luxury Car: Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2009 Base MSRP: $86,700
Smart Green Index: 771
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 17 mpg

No. 3 Near-Luxury Car: Lexus IS 250/350
2009 Base MSRP: $31,150
Smart Green Index: 765
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 24 mpg

No. 4 Specialty Coupe: Mini Cooper Clubman
2009 Base MSRP: $20,200
Smart Green Index: 751
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 32 mpg

No. 5 Midsize Car: Toyota Prius
2009 Base MSRP: $22,000
Smart Green Index: 749
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 46 mpg

No. 6 Near-Luxury SUV: Lexus RX 400 Hybrid
2008 Base MSRP: $42,080
Smart Green Index: 742
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 25 mpg

No. 7 Premium Coupe: 2009 BMW 3-Series
Base MSRP: $33,400
Smart Green Index: 729
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 22 mpg

No. 8 Small Multi-Function (MFV): Toyota Yaris Hatchback
2009 Base MSRP: $12,205
Smart Green Index: 725
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 32 mpg

No. 9 Convertible: Mini Cooper Convertible
2009 Base MSRP: $30,800
Smart Green Index: 719
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 29 mpg

No. 10 Luxury SUV: Audi Q7
2009 Base MSRP: $43,500
Smart Green Index: 711
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 16 mpg

No. 11 Large Car: Kia Amanti
2009 Base MSRP: $28,000
Smart Green Index: 707
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 17 mpg

No. 12 Small Car: Mazda3 sedan
2009 Base MSRP: $14,490
Smart Green Index: 697
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 27 mpg

No. 13 Minivan: Honda Odyssey
2009 Base MSRP: $26,255
Smart Green Index: 688
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 20 mpg

No. 14 Mid-Specialty Coupe: Honda Accord Coupe
2009 Base MSRP: $22,255
Smart Green Index: 686
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 25 mpg

No. 15 Medium SUV: Toyota 4Runner
2009 Base MSRP: $28,640
Smart Green Index: 664
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 18 mpg

Tie: No. 16 Medium Crossover: Toyota Highlander Hybrid
2009 Base MSRP: $34,700
Smart Green Index: 649
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 26 mpg

Tie: No. 16 Medium Crossover: Nissan Murano
2009 Base MSRP: $26,870
Smart Green Index: 649
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 20 mpg

No. 17 Small SUV: Honda CR-V
2009 Base MSRP: $21,095
Smart Green Index: 644
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 23 mpg

No. 18 Large SUV: Chevrolet Tahoe
2009 Base MSRP: $35,730
Smart Green Index: 641
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 16 mpg

Tie: No. 19 Large Pickup: Chevrolet Avalanche
2009 Base MSRP: $34,255
Smart Green Index: 630
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 16 mpg

Tie: No. 19 Large Pickup: Toyota Tundra
2008 Base MSRP: $22,390
Smart Green Index: 628
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 16 mpg

No. 20 Standard Pickup: Honda Ridgeline
2009 Base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: $28,000
Smart Green Index: 602
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 17 mpg

 

[Giannis]

The Corvette is america's top fuel efficient car?

 

[cawimmer430]

Funny how the Lexus IS and RX are called "near luxury" cars. It's like a slap in the face to Lexus.

 

[Tarek]

Funny how the Lexus IS and RX are called "near luxury" cars. It's like a slap in the face to Lexus.

Yeah i was gonna comment on that,the title is really downgrading

 

[cawimmer430]

Yeah i was gonna comment on that,the title is really downgrading

I'm ok with that.

 

[Tarek]

I'm ok with that.

Most of us are..lol

 

[ateekt]

No. 2 Luxury Car: Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2009 Base MSRP: $86,700
Smart Green Index: 771
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 17 mpg

Till the new 7-Series hit the streets!

 

[sako97]

Till the new 7-Series hit the streets!

I wouldn't count on that. The S-Class has always been notorious for how cleanly it runs. It has won many awards for that. Just my .02.

 

[bum-man]

Till the new 7-Series hit the streets!

Doubtful considering the X6 still consumes 1.3L more then the ML in this test. So I wouldn't hold my breath for the 7er.

Picoodle / Image

 

[Zafiro]

Doubtful considering the X6 still consumes 1.3L more then the ML in this test. So I wouldn't hold my breath for the 7er.

Picoodle / Image

In German Autobild there was a test between S500 and new 750i. Result: 750i used less fuel than S500. So I wouldnt hold my breath for the Benz either Not bad for a car with a more powerful engine.

 

[sako97]

^LOL, I guess we shouldn't hold our breath for the Benz or the BMW.

 

[Zafiro]

^LOL, I guess we shouldn't hold our breath for the Benz or the BMW.

No Lexus is here to rule

 

[Centurion]

I think my IQ just dropped. What a stupid list. When we talk fuel efficiency, the S-class or Vette shouldn't even be on the list. Here in Europe fuel efficient cars are Smart, Yaris, Polo and proper cars which purpose is to consume as little fuel as possible.

 

[cawimmer430]

I think my IQ just dropped. What a stupid list. When we talk fuel efficiency, the S-class or Vette shouldn't even be on the list. Here in Europe fuel efficient cars are Smart, Yaris, Polo and proper cars which purpose is to consume as little fuel as possible.

That's what's so funny about this list. You have a bunch of overweight and fat SUVs and luxury cars on the list. Where is the Corolla or Civic Hybrid for example?

I think this list was done "by class", not the most fuel efficient cars in the US...

 

[Mr Robert]

...and I think we have to remember that the US seldom gets the most fuel efficient versions of every model.

 

[Merc1]

No offense sako97, but you're posting far too many things with no sources listed... Is there a link as to who compiled this list?

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