ShareSaving EnergyDiscuss in our Forum Fuel Efficient Automobiles by ClassFrom Jeffrey Orloff, former About.com Guide
Filed In:Gasoline & Your CarBest in Class for Fuel Economy:With gas prices remaining at record highs, the sale of hybrid vehicles has grown since they entered the market.
Despite saving gas, hybrids aren’t suitable for everyone’s individual tastes. As the dealers make room for the incoming 2007 models, prices on last year’s vehicles are lower than usual at this time. If you are taking advantage of lower prices, be sure to look for the most fuel efficient vehicles in each class as well.
The following have been rated as having the best mpg ratings.Compact Cars:2006 Honda Civic
Fuel Economy – City: 23 30 mpg Highway: 32 40 mpg
Starting MSRP – $14,560 $24,440
Transmissions – 5-speed automatic w/OD, 5-speed manual w/OD, 6-speed manual w/OD
2006 Scion xA
Fuel Economy – City: 31 32 mpg Highway: 37 38 mpg
Starting MSRP – $12,780
Transmissions – 4-speed automatic w/OD, 5-speed manual w/OD
Midsize Cars:2006 Scion xB
Fuel Economy – City: 30 mpg Highway: 33 34 mpg
Starting MSRP – $14,030
Transmissions – 4-speed automatic w/OD, 6-speed manual w/OD
2006 Pontiac Vibe
Fuel Economy – City: 25 30 mpg Highway: 31 36 mpg
Starting MSRP – $16,430 $20,105
Transmissions – 4-speed automatic w/OD, 5-speed manual w/OD, 6-speed manual w/OD
Full Size Cars:2006 Hyundai Sonata
Fuel Economy – City: 20 24 mpg Highway: 30 34 mpg
Starting MSRP – $17,895 $22,895
Transmissions – 4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 5-speed manual w/OD
2006 Toyota Avalon
Fuel Economy – City: 22 mpg Highway: 31 mpg
Starting MSRP – $26,775 $33,965
Transmissions – 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
Luxury Cars:2006 Audi A3
Fuel Economy – City: 30 mpg Highway: 33 34 mpg
Starting MSRP – $24,740 $33,980
Transmissions – 6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual, 6-speed manual w/OD
2006 Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy – City: 20 24 mpg Highway: 28 32 mpg
Starting MSRP – $29,990 $34,285
Transmissions – 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 6-speed manual w/OD
Note – Both vehicles require premium fuel.Sports Cars:2006 Acura RSX
Fuel Economy – City: 23 27 mpg Highway: 31 34 mpg
Starting MSRP – $20,325 $23,845
Transmissions – 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 5-speed manual w/OD, 6-speed manual w/OD
2006 Volkswagen GTI
Fuel Economy – City: 22 25 mpg Highway: 29 32 mpg
Starting MSRP – $20,340 $21,990
Transmissions – 5 or 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 5 or 6-speed manual w/OD
SUV’s:2006 Toyota RAV4
Fuel Economy – City: 21 24 mpg Highway: 28 30 mpg
Starting MSRP – $20,300 $25,870
Transmissions – 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic w/OD
2006 Honda CR-V
Fuel Economy – City: 21 23 mpg Highway: 26 29 mpg
Starting MSRP – $20,395 $25,450
Transmissions – 5-speed automatic w/OD, 5-speed manual w/OD
Pickup Trucks:2006 Subaru Baja
Fuel Economy – City: 18 21 mpg Highway: 23 28 mpg
Starting MSRP – Starting MSRP $22,495 $24,595
Transmissions – 4-speed automatic w/OD, 4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 5-speed manual w/OD
Note – The Baja was the only all-wheel (4-wheel) drive model in this class that promoted fuel economy.Minivans:2006 Mazda5
Fuel Economy – City: 21 22 mpg Highway: 26 27 mpg
Starting MSRP – $17,435 $18,950
Transmissions – 4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 5-speed manual w/OD
2006 Honda Odyssey
Fuel Economy – City: 19 20 mpg Highway: 25 28 mpg
Starting MSRP – $25,345 $36,595
Transmissions – 5-speed automatic w/OD
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