List of the Most Fuel Efficient Cars

Each year a number of organizations rank cars based upon their fuel efficiency. With the cost of fuel seemingly on a roller coaster and people becoming more environmentally conscious, fuel efficiency is something more and more people are paying attention to. Knowing which cars are rated most efficient will help you decide if there is a fuel-miser car that will meet your needs.

Toyota Prius

According to both Consumer Reports and The Department of Energy in 2010, the Toyota Prius is the most fuel-efficient car. overall. The Prius can go an astounding 536 miles on one tank of gasoline. It gets about 32 mpg in the city and 55 mpg on the highway. It is classified as a mid-size car and runs on a four-cylinder engine.

Smart For Two

Both The Department of Energy and Consumer Reports agree that the Smart For Two Passion is one of the most-fuel efficient cars. This two-seater comes in both a coupe and convertible. It gets 282 miles for every tank of gas. It gets 33 mpg city and 41 mpg highway. It runs on a three-cylinder engine housed in the rear of the car.

Mini Cooper

The Mini Cooper also makes the list for Consumer Reports and The Department of Energy. The Mini Cooper gets 380 miles on one tank of gas. It gets 28 city and 37 highway. The Mini cooper runs on a four-cylinder engine that is available in both automatic and manual transmissions.

Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is rated best subcompact with The Department of Energy and 13th on Consumer Reports' list for 2010. It gets a total of 310 miles for each tank of gas and 29 city mpg and 35 highway. It runs on a four-cylinder engine available in manual or automatic transmission.

Ford Fusion Hybrid

The Ford Fusion Hybrid makes the list for both Autotropolis.com and Consumer Reports. This car gets an amazing 597 miles per tank of gas, 41 mpg city, 36 highway. It has a four-cylinder engine and is classified as a mid-size vehicle.

Honda Insight EX

Both Consumer Reports and Autotropolis.com liked the Honda Insight EX for its fuel-efficiency. This car gets 391 miles on one tank of gas and 40 city mpg and 43 highway. This compact car runs on a four-cylinder engine.

Honda Fit

The Honda Fit gets recognition from both Autotropolis.com and Consumer Reports. This car is classified as a small station wagon and runs on a four-cylinder engine. It gets 296 miles on every tank of gas and 28 mpg city and 35 highway.

Toyota Camry Hybrid

The Toyota Camry Hybrid is recognized for its fuel efficiency by Consumer Reports and Autotropolis.com. It get 526 miles for every tank of gas and. 33 mpg city and 34 highway. This mid-size car has a four-cylinder engine.

Nissan Ultima Hybrid

The Nissan Ultima Hybrid gets a whooping 612 miles for every tank of gas and 35 mpg city and 33 highway. It is classified as a mid-size car and runs on a four-cylinder engine.

Volkswagen Jetta TDI

The Volkswagen Jetta TDI made both The Department of Energy and Consumer Reports lists. One tank of gas gets 444 miles. The car gets 32 mpg city and 42 highway. It is classified as a small station wagon and it runs on a four-cylinder engine.