Most Fuel-Efficient Cars - Consumer Reports (2024)
Fuel economy is one of the most important factors to consider when buying a new car because it has an impact on your weekly operating costs. This is especially a concern when gasoline prices are at record levels, as they were recently. But even when prices are down, they won’t stay that way forever.
Many cars sold today offer impressive fuel economy, especially in contrast to what you may be trading in. Below, we spotlight the nine most fuel-efficient cars based on Consumer Reports’ overall fuel-economy test results.
Measuring fuel economy is one of more than 50 tests we conduct on each car we purchase. Our fuel-economy numbers are derived from a precision flow meter and are rounded to the nearest mile per gallon. CR’s overall mileage results are calculated based on equal portions of city and highway driving.
This list starts with the most efficient car, and it doesn’t include plug-in vehicles or EVs. All nine cars are hybrids that achieved at least 40 mpg overall in CR’s tests. Each of the featured models has our Green Choice designation, which highlights vehicles with the cleanest emissions. If you’re looking for a fuel-efficient SUV, check out the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, the only SUV to crack 40 mpg overall in our tests.
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Ford Transit Connect has the best MPG for work vans as it boasts the best in class fuel economy at 25.5 MPG. Unsurprisingly, the compact cargo vans scored the best MPG with Ford Transit Connect, Nissan NV200, RAM Promaster City, and Mercedes-Benz Metris topping the list.
Ford Transit Connect has the best MPG for work vans as it boasts the best in class fuel economy at 25.5 MPG. Unsurprisingly, the compact cargo vans scored the best MPG with Ford Transit Connect, Nissan NV200, RAM Promaster City, and Mercedes-Benz Metris topping the list.
Indeed, the Yaris Cross is the most efficient car we've ever tested, not only averaging more than 60mpg, but managing a staggering 103.3mpg in the urban part of our test. If you're looking for the best mpg car on this list, the Yaris Cross is it.
The last Consumer Reports survey was published in November 2022. According to the report, the most reliable car brands are Toyota, Lexus, BMW, Mazda, Honda, Audi, Subaru, Acura, and Kia.
Midsize conventional gasoline cars achieve their best fuel economy at 55 mph. The fuel economy of midsize conventional diesel cars declines gradually from 45 to 55 mph and then drops quickly thereafter. The midsize hybrid electric vehicle loses efficiency more evenly between 45 and 75 mph.
Among the given options, hydrogen is the fuel with highest calorific value of 150000 kJ/kg. Therefore, hydrogen is considered as the most efficient fuel.
Mazda's new "Skyactiv-G 1.3" engine is a case in point. The Japanese automaker says a Demio subcompact (shown) with the new 1.3-liter direct injection mill, a continuously variable transmission and stop-start tech delivers 30 kilometers per liter under Japan's 10-15 mode test cycle. That's roughly equivalent to 70 mpg.
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