What is the most important factor when buying a new car? In an ideal world, each of us would ride a powerful and the most expensive car... But reality dictates its own rules. And in conditions when gasoline cost is constantly growing, nothing beats the economic benefits of driving with low fuel consumption.
After reviewing industry-specific resources and data from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from FuelEconomy.gov, we compiled a list of 5 most fuel efficient non-hybrid cars of 2018.
5. Toyota Yaris iA
Our top 5 is opened by a Japanese passenger car with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Its appearance will seem familiar to Mazda2 owners, since it is its updated clone that is the Toyota Yaris iA. At one time, the Mazda2 (or Mazda Demio, as it is called in the Asian market) received top awards in the category "Car of the Year 2014-2015" and won other models such as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, BMW i3 and Jeep Cherokee ...
Toyota's sedan starts at $ 16,000, and for that price, the car owner gets a well-engineered car with a wide array of technologies, including collision warning and automatic emergency braking. In general, the exterior and interior of the Japanese sedan makes it look like a much more expensive car.
In urban conditions and on the highway, the Toyota Yaris iA, according to the EPA, consumes 7.35 / 5.88 liters per 100 km.
4. Toyota Camry
Another Toyota in the ranking of the most economical passenger cars of 2018. The 2018 model year is one of the few mid-size sedans that, according to the EPA, consume 8.11 liters per 100 km in the city and 5.74 liters of fuel per 100 km on the highway.
Of course, for such economical fuel consumption, you will have to opt for the base model with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder. reliable engine... Its price starts at $ 26,000. The base version also features 18-inch alloy wheels and a sporty black front grille.
The 2018 Toyota Camry is a solid choice for those who need space in the cabin and like big cars but don't like to pay extra for gas.
For those looking for a Camry with even better fuel economy, we recommend looking at the hybrid model, which (ideally) uses 5 liters for every 100 kilometers around town and highway.
3. Honda Fit
The small Japanese car is one of the most economical cars in the world. It is equipped with a 1.3- or 1.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that is mated to an automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. The Fit consumes 7.13 liters of gas for every 100 kilometers in the city and 5.88 liters / 100 kilometers on the highway.
It is one of the cheapest hatchbacks and, despite its cost, provides the driver with a high driving comfort. Prices for the 2018 Honda Fit start at $ 16,500.
2. Hyundai Elantra Eco
The prefix Eco in the name of an elegant Korean car means the presence of an economy mode.
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra with Eco Mode starts at $ 20,000. For the money, you get a couple of upgrades, including heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and driver assistance technologies such as blind spot detection.
This car consumes 7.35 / 5.88 liters per hundred kilometers in the city and on the highway. Under its hood is a 1.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged direct injection engine with 128 horsepower.It is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that provides quick gear changes and a sportier driving style.
1. Mitsubishi Mirage
Available in sedan and hatchback versions, this compact car claims to be the most fuel efficient non-hybrid car. When driving around the city and on the highway, it consumes 6.72 liters and 5.6 liters per 100 km, respectively.
If you save on fuel, you won't be able to go very fast. The Mirage has a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine with 78 horsepower.
The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage costs $ 15,000. In the Russian secondary market, you can find models with a price of 250 to 450 thousand rubles, depending on the year of manufacture and mileage.
The car comes with many useful features including a rear view camera and climate control. And if you want fastest car, no one is stopping you from buying a Corvette or any other ground-based missile.