Car Fuel Efficiency Guide 2010
WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have released the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide to help consumers make well-informed choices when purchasing a new vehicle.
Hybrid cars continue to be the fuel economy leaders, with nine of the top 10 this year being hybrid electric cars, number one continuing to be the Toyota Prius at 51 MPG city, 48 highway. . . Other vehicles in the top 10 include the Ford Fusion hybrid and its Mercury Milan twin, the Civic and Insight hybrids from Honda, and the Nissan Altima. The only non-hybrid at the top of the list was the tiny Smart For Two from Daimler, which clocked in at 33 mpg city/41 highway. Hybrid technology can be used to improve fuel economy and performance.
Fuel economy estimates, which appear on the window stickers of all new cars and light trucks prior to sale, are determined by tests conducted by manufacturers and EPA according to EPA specifications.
The following are online sources for more fuel economy information:
The joint EPA and Department of Energy Fuel Economy Web site offers detailed information on vehicle fuel economy, including a complete downloadable version of the Fuel Economy Guide. The Web site is located at http://www.fueleconomy.gov.
Comprehensive information about EPA's Fuel Economy program is available at http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy.
The Green Vehicle Guide Web site to give consumers a better picture of fuel economy and automobile emissions. Consumers can use this guide to locate the cleanest running and most fuel efficient vehicle that meets their needs. To access this guide, visit http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles.
The 2010 fuel economy leaders within class as well as the lowest fuel economy models are listed below.
Highest Fuel Economy Models by Vehicle Class
2010 Model Year
|
Class |
Model |
MPG city/highway |
|
Two Seater |
Smart ForTwo (automatic) |
33/41 |
|
Minicompact Car |
Mini Cooper (manual 5 spd) |
28/37 |
|
Subcompact Car |
Toyota Yaris (manual) |
29/36 |
|
Compact Car |
Honda Civic Hybrid (automatic) |
40/45 |
|
Midsize Car |
Toyota Prius (hybrid) |
51/48 |
|
Large Car |
Hyundai Sonata (automatic) |
22/32 |
|
Small Station Wagons |
VW Jetta Sportwagen (diesel-automatic) |
30/42 |
|
Midsize Station Wagons |
Volkswagen Passat Wagon (automatic) |
22/31 |
|
Sport Utility Vehicle |
Ford Escape Hybrid FWD |
34/31 |
|
Minivan |
Mazda 5 (manual) |
22/28 |
|
Small Pickup Trucks |
Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD (manual) |
22/27 |
|
Standard Pickup Trucks |
Chevrolet 15 Silverado 2WD Hybrid (auto) |
21/22 |
|
Van (Cargo&Passenger) |
Chevrolet 1500 Express 2WD Cargo |
15/120 |
Highest Overall Fuel Economy Models*
2010 Model Year
|
Rank |
Manufacturer/Model |
MPG |
|
1. |
Toyota Prius (hybrid) |
51/48 |
|
2. |
Ford Fusion Hybrid FWD |
41/36 |
|
3. |
Honda Civic (Hybrid) |
40/45 |
|
4. |
Honda Insight Hybrid |
40/43 |
|
5. |
Lexus HS250h Hybrid |
35/34 |
|
6. |
Nissan Altima Hybrid |
35/33 |
|
7. |
Ford Escape Hybrid FWD |
34/31 |
|
8. |
Smart fortwo Cabriolet (automatic) |
33/41 |
|
9. |
Toyota Camry Hybrid |
33/34 |
|
10. |
Lexus RX450h (hybrid, 2WD) |
32/38 |
Lowest Overall Fuel Economy Models*
2010 Model Year
|
Rank |
Manufacturer/Model |
MPG City/highway |
|
1. |
Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster (manual) |
8/13 |
|
2. |
Bugatti Veyron |
8/14 |
|
3. |
Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster (automatic) |
9/14 |
|
4. |
Bentley Azure |
9/15 |
|
5. |
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (automatic) |
10/17 |
|
6. |
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (manual) |
10/15 |
|
7. |
Maybach 57 & 57 S |
10/16 |
|
8. |
Bentley Continental Flying Spur |
10/17 |
|
9. |
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorana |
11/15 |
|
10. |
Aston Martin DB 9 (manual) |
10/16 |
*Trucks over 8500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating are exempt from federal fuel economy requirements.
Media contacts:
Craig Stevens, 202/586-4940
Tom Welch, 202/586-5806
John Millett (EPA), 202/564-4355