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Gas rates jumped right previous $three final year with out warning and could do so yet again anytime. With so several great fuel-stingy vehicles out there, why take a chance? Beneath are the ten 2006 vehicles whose mileage numbers will finest safeguard you from a pinch. Note that this is EPAs estimated mileage, which comes with the fine print of final results may possibly vary thanks to its archaic testing procedures. Nevertheless, the tests are constant from car to vehicle, so the finishing order of the automobiles can be expected to hold up in the real planet, even if the exact numbers dont.

City Freeway Average

1. Honda Insight  60 66  63

2. Toyota Prius automatic 60 51  55.five

3. Honda Civic Hybrid  49 51  50

four. Volkswagen Beetle TDI 37 44  40.five

5. Volkswagen Golf TDI 37 44  40.five

6. Volkswagen Jetta TDI 36 41  38.five

7. Toyota Corolla  32 41  36.five

eight. Scion xA   32 37  34.5

9. Honda Civic automatic 30 40  35

ten. Kia Rio / Hyundai Accent 32 35  33.five

(The Rio and Accent are the exact same vehicle.) Except for the Prius and two Civics, all figures are for vehicles with manual transmissions, which by nature of their more effective design and style tend to squeeze out 1-2 extra MPG. But even with an automatics-only rule, the identical ten models nonetheless comprise the list in only a slightly altered order no surprise there.

Hybrids of course take the best 3 spots, largely thanks to the capability to turn off their engines. Other factors include shrunken engines, enhanced aerodynamic tricks, and harder tires. Dont feel that mileage comes for cost-free hybrids cost a couple thousand far more at the outset. Diesel-powered vehicles occupy the subsequent three spots, although not everybody is comfy with the technologies (mainly due to outdated generalizations of 1980s diesels) or obtaining to find gas stations that carry the fuel.

For these who prefer to tread in familiar waters, lets hack off the top six entries and redo the list. This time, just typical gas-powered automobiles:

City Freeway Typical

1. Toyota Corolla  32 41  36.five

2. Honda Civic automatic 30 40  35

three. Scion xA   32 37  34.5

4. Kia Rio / Hyundai Accent 32 35  33.five

5. Toyota Matrix / Pontiac Vibe 30 36 33

6. Scion xB   30 34  32

7. Mini Cooper   28 36  32

eight. Nissan Sentra 1.8L (tie) 28 35  31.5

Mazda 3 two.0L (tie)  28 35  31.five

ten. Mitsubishi Lancer (tie) 27 34  30.5

Hyundai Elantra (tie) 27 34  30.5

Chevrolet Aveo (tie)  26 35  30.5

Acura RSX (tie)  27 34  30.five

Yes, there are lots of automobiles that get an [EPA estimated] 30 MPG on average, and its a pleasant surprise that perennial favorites Corolla and Civic lead the pack. Presence of the Mini Cooper and Acura RSX serve as proof that mileage want not come at the expense of fun or overall performance. address 1993 eclipse front bumper 93 300zx front bumper