High MPG Car, Truck and Auto Reviews

Reviews and specifications on the most fuel efficient vehicles currently available

Compiled by Staff



It's 2009 and even though the price of gas has gone down a lot since the peaks of the last few years, America's love affair with big, gas-gazzling SUVs is going away and many people are still looking to buy smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. 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 finally surpassed both Ford and GM as the world's largest automaker.

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 2009 U.S. EPA fuel economy ratings.

Under $15,000

Smart ForTwo
Smart ForTwo Pure - $11,590
33/41 MPG (gas)
Annual Fuel Cost: $863

Toyota Yaris High MPG
Toyota Yaris - $11,350
29/36 MPG (gas)
Annual Fuel Cost: $864

Honda Fit High MPG
Honda Fit - $13,950
28/35
MPG (gas)
Annual Fuel Cost: $891

Scion xD Reviews
Scion xD - $15,170
27/33
MPG (gas)
Annual Fuel Cost: $952

$15,000 - $25,000

Mini Cooper MPG
MINI Cooper - $18,050
28/37
MPG (gas)
Annual Fuel Cost: $972

VW Jetta TDI MPG
VW Jetta TDI - $21,999
30/41 MPG (diesel)
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,001

Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius - $21,100
48/45 MPG (hybrid)
Annual Fuel Cost: $599

Honda Civic Hybrid
Honda Civic Hybrid - $22,600
40/45 MPG (hybrid)
Annual Fuel Cost: $657

Honda Civic high MPG
Honda Civic NGV - $24,590
24/36 MPG (natural gas)
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,366

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: $811

Ford Escape Hybrid MPG
Ford Escape - $26,640

34/31 MPG (hybrid)
Annual Fuel Cost: $864

Mercedes Benz
MB E320 BTEC- $53,075
23/32 MPG (diesel)
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,311




Mileage estimates are based on 2009 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 $ 1.84 per gallon. You can download the Governemnt EPA report in PDF format here. Price is based on the lowest published suggested retail price and least expensive model offered by the manufacturer.