Rank Model MPG City/Highway
- Toyota Prius: 48/45
- Honda Civic Hybrid: 40/45
- Nissan Ultima Hybrid : 35/33
- Toyota Camry Hybrid: 33/34
- Ford Escape Hybrid/Mercury Mariner : 34/30
- Toyota Yaris : 29/36
- Toyota Corolla : 28/37
- Honda Fit: 28/34
- Nissan Versa/Scion XD: 27/33
- Hyundai Accent: 27/32
A few ways to improve MPG in your own car:
- Make sure you get your car tuned up regularly
- Change the air filter–can increase MPG by 10%!
- Make sure you drive with correct tire pressure
- Turn engine off if you will be idling for more than a few minutes
- Use cruise control whenever possible
- Use overdrive whenever possible–reducing the engine speed saves fuel
- Check emissions–poor oxygen sensor can reduce fuel efficiency by 40%!
- Don’t speed–rapid accelertion/speeding can reduce fuel efficiency up to 33%!
- Roll down your windows whenever possible–using a/c uses more fuel.
- Leave unnecessary stuff at home–the more weight in the car, the more fuel consumed
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