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Gas prices jumped proper past $3 final year without warning and could do so once again anytime. With so numerous excellent fuel-stingy cars out there, why take a chance? Beneath are the ten 2006 automobiles whose mileage numbers will very best safeguard you from a pinch. Note that this is EPAs estimated mileage, which comes with the fine print of final results might differ thanks to its archaic testing procedures. Still, the tests are constant from car to car, so the finishing order of the vehicles can be expected to hold up in the actual world, even if the precise 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

4. Volkswagen Beetle TDI 37 44  40.5

5. Volkswagen Golf TDI 37 44  40.five

6. Volkswagen Jetta TDI 36 41  38.five

7. Toyota Corolla  32 41  36.5

eight. Scion xA   32 37  34.5

9. Honda Civic automatic 30 40  35

ten. Kia Rio / Hyundai Accent 32 35  33.5

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

Hybrids of course take the best 3 spots, largely thanks to the potential to turn off their engines. Other reasons include shrunken engines, improved aerodynamic tricks, and tougher tires. Dont believe that mileage comes for free hybrids expense a couple thousand far more at the outset. Diesel-powered vehicles occupy the subsequent three spots, even though not every person is comfy with the technology (mainly due to outdated generalizations of 1980s diesels) or getting to uncover gas stations that carry the fuel.

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

City Freeway Typical

1. Toyota Corolla  32 41  36.5

two. Honda Civic automatic 30 40  35

three. Scion xA   32 37  34.five

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

five. 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.five

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  30.5

Yes, there are a lot of vehicles that get an [EPA estimated] 30 MPG on typical, 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 require not come at the cost of entertaining or efficiency. 93 300zx front bumper homepage 97 240sx front bumper