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Most Fuel Efficient Vehicles

Most efficient overall - Honda Insight hybridWith 60 mpg city and 66 mpg highway, the Honda hybridhas top honors as most fuel efficient in the UnitedStates. With a 1.0 gas engine mated to an electricmotor, the insight was designed to make the mostof the power by using low resistance tires. Thebad things about the Insight include a cramped interior, seating for two, and a very odd styling.

Fuel efficient mid size car - Toyota Prius hybrid(60 mpg city and 51 mpg highway)The Prius, unlike the Honda Insight, is capable ofcarrying 5 people plus their gear. The Prius willgenerate a total of 110 HP from its gasoline engineand electric motor. The sleek shape to the Priushas a low co-efficient drag although Toyota has managed to do this with a larger, yet more driverfriendly vehicle than the Insight of Toyota.

Most efficient compact car - Honda Civic hybrid(49 mpg city and 51 mpg highway)With a reputation of being the cheapest hybrid inNorth America, the Civic hybrid takes the greatdesign of the regular Civic and makes it a lot moreefficient. With an output of 110 HP, the Civichybrid is very competitive for the class.

Most efficient sub compact car - Volkswagon diesel(37 mpg city and 44 mpg highway)The Volkswagon Beetle diesel is ahead of even thesub compact hybrids. Making 100 HP, the Beetle diesel may not sound that powerful, although the177 lb-foot of torque will put shame on everyother vehicle in the same class.

Most efficient station wagon - Pontiac and Toyota(30 mpg city and 36 mpg highway)The Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix are both the result of a joint venture of Toyota and GeneralMotors. Both vehicles come equipped with Toyotaengines, although a lot of the design and engineering came from General Motors. Both theMatrix and the Vibe are versatile with activelifestyles. With a fuel efficient 1.8L 4 cylinderthat produces 126 HP, the Matrix and the Vibe aren't going to win a street race although theymake up for it with smoothness, efficiency, andrefinement.

Most efficient large car - Hyundai Sonata(24 mpg city and 34 mpg highway)The Sonata is a major surprise, beating out verystiff competition. The 2.4L 4 cylinder engine isvery smooth, responsive, and powerful. Thesuspension however, is soft, and geared moretowards comfort than handling. This isn't a BMW,although the build quality is great, clearlydemonstrating that Hyundai is no longer a secondrate manufacturer.

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