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Let’s face it folks, over time, the price of gas will rise. That much is certain. If you have a massive commute or you just drive everywhere all the time, you will want to save money on fuel. Hybrids are popular and the most efficient, but they have a higher sticker price than some regular fuel efficient cars like the Toyota Prius and Ford C-Max Hybrid. Driving a fuel efficient car can shave hundreds off of your annual fuel costs, increase your mpg, AND be friendly to the environment. Trust me, your wallet and Mother Nature will thank you!
Vehicles are ranked by city MPG, followed by highway MPG and MSRP.
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Zero-emissions motoring goes mainstream with the all-electric Nissan LEAF. The LEAF puts an end to gas station trips and has an estimated range of about 80 miles in testing done by the EPA.
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More similar to a plug-in hybrid than a pure electric car, the Chevrolet Volt was nevertheless a revelation when it debuted offering a pure-electric range of up to 38 miles per charge before the gasoline engine (range extender) kicks in to keep juice flowing to the batteries. The gas engine also means that the Volt can drive anywhere, at any time, avoiding the biggest drawback of electrics.
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The Prius c is one of the best values on the road today, combining a low sticker price with exemplary fuel economy. Thanks to the Prius c, you can now get 50 mpg for under 20-grand which should put smiles on the faces of car buyers everywhere.
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Shave hundreds and thousands off of your annual fuel costs AND be friendly to the environment. Trust me, your wallet and Mother Nature will thank you.
Cost to fuel up is calculated based on tank size, multiplied by the price per gallon that you enter.
Annual fuel cost estimate is calculated based on the price per gallon you input, and the assumption that you travel 15,000 miles a year (55 percent city, 45 percent highway).
The first hybrid to really go mainstream, the Toyota Prius continues to lead the way when it comes to fuel economy getting 50 mpg in combined city and highway driving which puts it head and shoulders above the competition.
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The C-Max Hybrid is a family-friendly car with plenty of space for both passengers and storage. It also beats its main rival, the Toyota Prius v, on price and fuel efficiency (47 vs. 43 combined mpg), and lets you travel over 600 miles between fill-ups.
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With 185 net horsepower, the redesigned Ford Fusion Hybrid offers plenty of power to go along with best-in-class fuel economy. The Fusion Hybrid also outpaces the competition on electric power with its ability to cruise at up to 62 mph on battery power alone.
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With impressive fuel economy and an advanced hybrid drivetrain it shares with the Ford Fusion, the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid proves that luxury can go green as well, with a mix of premium features and efficiency that is hard to beat.
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Not to be confused with the regular Honda Civic, this hybrid version along with the Insight give Honda two vehicles that get at least 40 mpg for both city and highway driving.
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The Prius v combines utility (34.3 cubic feet of cargo room) and fuel economy (42 combined mpg) in unprecedented fashion, meaning you can go green and still have plenty of space to haul around passengers and cargo.
All miles-per-gallon (mpg) figures are from the 2010/2011 Fuel Economy Guide, which is published by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. Fuel Economy Guide data is derived from vehicle testing done at the EPA's National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Mich., and by vehicle manufacturers that submit their own test data to the EPA. All vehicles are tested in the same way so you can compare the results when choosing a vehicle type or class. The mpg ratings appear on window stickers on all new cars and light trucks prior to sale.
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