Most Fuel Efficient Cars: New 2008 Models, Including Hybrid Cars and SUVs
These tables present the most fuel efficient cars by vehicle class. Table 1 includes new 2008 hybrid cars which are currently available for nationwide purchase. Table 2 presents new 2008 hybrid suvs, pickups and minivans. Use these tables to compare hybrid cars and SUVs against their gas-only brethren.
The table provides hybrid car prices (base MSRP) along with each vehicles calculated Carbon Footprint (tons per year CO2)
Selecting which vehicle to purchase is the most important fuel economy decision you'll make.
The difference between a car that gets 20 MPG and one that gets 30 MPG amounts to $1,020 per
year (assuming 15,000 miles of driving annually and gas prices at $4.08).
That's $5,100 extra in fuel costs over five years!
TABLE 1: Most Fuel Efficient Cars by Vehicle Class: New 2008 Models
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Engine Type |
City |
Hwy |
Annual Fuel Cost |
CO2 |
Base MSRP |
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Most Fuel Efficient: Overall |
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2008 Toyota Prius |
Hybrid gas electric |
48 |
45 |
$ 1,335 |
4.0 |
$ 21,500 |
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Most Fuel Efficient: 2-seater |
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2008 Smart fortwo Coupe |
3-cyl. gasoline |
33 |
41 |
$ 1,806 |
5.1 |
$ 11,599 |
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata |
4-cyl. gasoline |
22 |
27 |
$ 2,708 |
7.7 |
$ 20,635 |
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Most Fuel Efficient: Subcompact |
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2008 Toyota Yaris |
4-cyl. gasoline |
29 |
35 |
$ 1,986 |
5.9 |
$ 11,550 |
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2008 MINI Cooper/Clubman |
4-cyl. gasoline |
28 |
37 |
$ 2,033 |
5.7 |
$ 18,050 |
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Most Fuel Efficient: Compact |
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2008 Honda Civic Hybrid |
Hybrid gas electric |
40 |
45 |
$ 1,464 |
4.4 |
$ 14,810 |
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2008 Toyota Corolla |
4-cyl. gasoline |
28 |
37 |
$ 1,986 |
5.9 |
$ 14,405 |
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Most Fuel Efficient: Midsize |
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2008 Toyota Prius |
Hybrid gas electric |
48 |
45 |
$ 1,335 |
4.0 |
$ 21,500 |
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2008 Nissan Versa |
4-cyl. gasoline |
26 |
31 |
$ 2,196 |
6.6 |
$ 12,880 |
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2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid |
Hybrid gas electric |
35 |
33 |
$ 1,808 |
5.4 |
$ 25,480 |
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2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid |
Hybrid gas electric |
33 |
34 |
$ 1,808 |
5.4 |
$ 25,200 |
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Most Fuel Efficient: Large Car |
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2008 Honda Accord |
4-cyl. gasoline |
22 |
31 |
$ 2,565 |
7.7 |
$ 20,360 |
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Most Fuel Efficient: Small Station Wagons |
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2008 Honda Fit |
4-cyl. gasoline |
27 |
34 |
$ 1,986 |
5.9 |
$ 13,950 |
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Most Fuel Efficient: Midsize Station Wagons |
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2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon |
4-cyl. gasoline |
20 |
28 |
$ 2,825 |
8.0 |
$ 23,990 |
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Most Fuel Efficient: Luxury Sedans
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2008 Mercedes Benz E320 Bluetec Diesel |
6-cyl. Clean Diesel |
23 |
32 |
$ 2,685 |
8.1 |
$ 52,200 |
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Most Fuel Efficient: Sports Cars |
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2008 Audi TT Coupe |
4-cyl. gasoline |
23 |
31 |
$ 2,501 |
7.1 |
$ 42,900 |
Continue to Table 2: Most Fuel Efficient Trucks, Vans and SUVs
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