Fuel-efficient cars are becoming more readily available, with many vehicles providing more than 35 miles per gallon. Available from a variety of brands and dealerships, fuel-efficient cars come both as hybrids and economical diesel-powered sedans. Whether curious about economical cars on the market, or searching for a new one yourself, considering cars that provide 35 miles per gallon or higher, allows vehicles to be more eco-friendly, and more financially forgiving at the pump than other car selections.
The BMW 335d is a 3 Series sedan bringing in 36 mpg on the highway. The 335d model is a diesel-powered vehicle with a 6-cylinder engine. Given that diesel is more expensive than gasoline, the 36 mpg comes in handy. In addition to fuel efficiency, the 335d also offers 265 horsepower, 425 pound-feet of torque at 1,750 rpm.
The Ford Fusion Hybrid offers 36 mpg city, and 41 mpg highway, providing an combined 39 mph. It has a 2.5L Duratec I-4 engine of 175 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. The Fusion hybrid is able to travel more than 700 miles on a tank of gas, performed while using modern hybrid performance of an electric motor powered by an nickel-metal hydride battery.
Toyota's Prius is a compact liftback bringing in 51 mpg city and 48 mpg highway. The engine delivers 134 horsepower at 5,200rpm and a torque of 105 pound-feet at 4,000 rpm.
New for 2010, the Honda Insight is least-expensive hybrid sold in the U.S., offering 40 mpg city and 43 mpg highway. It has a slightly smaller interior than its main competitor, the Toyota Prius, its Eco Assist system features an ECON button that, when pressed, can maximize efficiency by eliminating unnecessary vehicle functions.
