Are you in the market for a new car soon? Then you might want to pay particular attention to these small cars and family sedans. According to the EPA, they’re the most fuel-efficient models for 2011 so far. Please note that not all makes and models have been tested, so other contenders may find their way onto the lists.
Small Cars
| Car | City | Hwy | Annual Fuel Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta SFE 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 6-spd, Regular |
29 | 40 | $1254 |
| Kia Rio 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular |
27 | 36 | $1379 |
| Volvo C30 FWD 5 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (S5), Regular |
21 | 30 | $1726 |
| Subaru Impreza AWD 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (S4), Regular |
20 | 26 | $1884 |
Family Sedans
| Car | City | Hwy | Annual Fuel Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry Hybrid 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular |
31 | 25 | $1254 |
| Subaru Legacy AWD 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular |
23 | 31 | $1594 |
| Hyundai Elantra Touring 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular |
23 | 30 | $1594 |
| Hyundai Sonata 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 6-spd, SIDI, Regular |
22 | 35 | $1594 |
| Toyota Camry 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (S6), Regular |
22 | 32 | $1594 |
| Hyundai Azera 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Automatic 6-spd, Regular |
20 | 28 | $1801 |
| Buick Regal 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (S6), SIDI, Regular |
19 | 30 | $1801 |
* Based on 45% highway driving, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and the price of fuel used by the vehicle.
** Source: The gas mileage figures and fuel cost estimates found on this website are reported by the U.S. Government at http://www.fueleconomy.gov/
