The EPA and the Department of Energy have released the 2009 Fuel Economy Guide. For the first time, the release is available for mobile download as well (www.fueleconomy.gov/m).
“With the new Fuel Economy Guide in hand, Americans now have the information they need to buy greener and cleaner cars and trucks,” said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. “This valuable guide can help jump start any search for a better, more efficient automobile.”
“Today new car buyers have more fuel efficient and alternative fuel options than ever before,” Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman said. “Knowledge is power and this guide provides consumers with necessary information to make smart vehicle purchasing decisions that will save them money at the pump.”
Here’s another thing car shoppers can take with them when they shop. It’s the list of the top 2009 gas mileage models:
| Rank |
Manufacturer/Model
|
MPGcity/highway |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Toyota Prius (hybrid)
|
48/45 |
| 2 |
Honda Civic Hybrid
|
40/45 |
| 3 |
Nissan Altima Hybrid
|
35/33 |
| 4 |
Ford Escape Hybrid FWD
Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD Mercury Mariner Hybrid FWD |
34/31 |
| 5 |
Smart Fortwo Convertible
Smart Fortwo Coupe |
33/41 |
| 6 |
Toyota Camry Hybrid
|
33/34 |
| 7 |
Volkswagon Jetta (manual, diesel)
Volkswagon Jetta Sportwagon (manual, diesel) |
30/41 |
| 8 |
Volkswagon Jetta (automatic, diesel)
Volkswagon Jetta Sportwagon (automatic, diesel) |
29/40 |
| 9 |
Toyota Yaris (manual)
|
29/36 |
| 10 |
Toyota Yaris (automatic)
|
29/35 |
