High MPG Car, Truck and Auto Reviews

Reviews and specifications on the most fuel efficient vehicles currently available

Compiled by Staff



It's Summer 2008 and hardly a week goes by that the price of gas doesn't increase over the previous week. Where America used to be in love with big, gas-gazzling SUVs, now everyone is scrambling to buy smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles and Detroit is rushing to catch up with the smaller and thriftier offerings of foreign auto companies. The hugely popular hybrid electric Toyota Prius, despite going for a premium price, sells like hotcakes. Largely due to the success of the Prius in the US market, Toyota has for the first time this year surpassed both Ford and GM as the world's largest automaker.

2008 has seen gas prices climb dramatically and in the coming years will see many new fuel efficient automobiles brought to the US market by both domestic and foreign automakers. Thanks to the increased demand for fuel-saving automobiles, consumers are getting more choices for fuel efficiency and the number of buying options for the fuel consciouis car buyer is growing. Here's a listing of the most fuel efficient vehicles currently available.

Click any of the cars below to go to their respective page where you can get more info about the car, as well as links to reviews and more information to help you decide if it's the right vehicle for you. Note that all prices and EPA estimates reflect the lowest priced model and/or most fuel efficient version/trim/transmission for each available vehicle. EPA estimates also reflect the new revised 2008 U.S. EPA fuel economy ratings.

Under $15,000

Smart ForTwo
Smart ForTwo Pure - $11,590
33/41 MPG (gas)
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,555

Toyota Yaris High MPG
Toyota Yaris - $11,350
29/36 MPG (gas)
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,648

Honda Fit High MPG
Honda Fit - $13,950
28/34
MPG (gas)
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,701

Scion xD Reviews
Scion xD - $15,170
27/33
MPG (gas)
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,816

$15,000 - $25,000

Mini Cooper MPG
MINI Cooper - $18,050
28/37
MPG (gas)
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,751

VW Jetta TDI MPG
VW Jetta TDI - $20,000+
40+/50+ MPG (diesel)
available Aug 2008

Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius - $21,100
48/45 MPG (hybrid)
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,143

Honda Civic Hybrid
Honda Civic Hybrid - $22,600
40/45 MPG (hybrid)
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,253

Honda Civic high MPG
Honda Civic NGV - $24,590
24/36 MPG (natural gas)
Annual Fuel Cost: $888

Over $25,000

Tesla Roadster Review
Tesla Roadster - $109,000
135 MPG (electric)

Toyota Camry Hybrid
Toyota Camry - $25,350
33/34 MPG (hybrid)
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,548

Ford Escape Hybrid MPG
Ford Escape - $26,640

34/30 MPG (hybrid)
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,648

Mercedes Benz
MB E320 BTEC- $53,075
23/32 MPG (diesel)
Annual Fuel Cost: $2,397




Mileage estimates are based on 2008 model year tests performed by the US Environmental Protecion Agency. Annual fuel costs are based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and a fuel price of $ 3.51 per gallon. Price is based on the lowest published suggested retail price and least expensive model offered by the manufacturer.