EPA rates best vehicles for fuel economy
Toyota is recalling about 106,000 of its first-generation Prius hybrids, like this model shown in 2000. The problem is in braking. Credit: AP, 2000
The Environmental Protection Agency has produced a new Fuel Economy Guide to help car buyers find the most fuel-efficient vehicles. Check out the full list below. For more info, go to fueleconomy.gov
Best 2011 Model MPG Ratings
Vehicles are ranked by city mpg followed by highway mpg. Those grouped together share the same rankings.
| Rank | Make and Model | City MPG | Hwy. MPG | Fuel* | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.
| Toyota Prius | 51 | 48 | HEV | $864 |
2.
| Ford Fusion Hybrid (2WD) Mercury Milan Hybrid (2WD) Lincoln MKZ Hybrid | 41 | 36 | HEV | $1,106 |
3.
| Honda Civic Hybrid Honda Insight | 40 | 43 | HEV | $1,054 |
4.
| Honda CR-Z | 35 | 39 | HEV | $1,166 |
5.
| Lexus HS 250h | 35 | 34 | HEV | $1,236 |
6.
| Ford Escape Hybrid (2WD) Mazda Tribute Hybrid (2WD) Mercury Mariner Hybrid (2WD) | 34 | 31 | HEV | $1,352 |
7.
| Smart ForTwo | 33 | 41 | P | $1,301 |
8.
| Nissan Altima Hybrid | 33 | 33 | HEV | $1,309 |
9.
| Lexus RX 450h | 32 | 28 | HEV, P | $1,558 |
10.
| Honda CR-Z (manual) | 31 | 37 | HEV | $1,270 |
| *Fuel key: HEV=hybrid/electric vehicle, P=premium | |||||
