Top Ten List of Fuel-Efficient Cars

Now that the price of gasoline has reached $4/gallon, many Americans are ready to switch to vehicles that provide good gas mileage. Here's what Car & Driver/MSN has to say:



First Place: 2008 Toyota Prius (left)
City: 48 mpg
Highway: 45 mpg
Combined: 46 mpg
Base Price: $22,160



Second Place: 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
City: 40 mpg
Highway: 45 mpg
Combined: 42 mpg
Base Price: $23,270

Third Place: 2008 Smart Fortwo
City: 33 mpg
Highway: 41 mpg
Combined: 36 mpg
Base Price: $12,235

Fourth Place: 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid (available only in California and 7 eastern states)
City: 35 mpg
Highway: 33 mpg
Combined: 34 mpg
Base Price: $26,140

Fifth Place: 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
City: 33 mpg
Highway: 34 mpg
Combined: 34 mpg (Ratings from 2008 model year)
Base Price: $25,860


Sixth Place: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
TDICity: 30 mpg
Highway: 41 mpg
Combined: 34 mpg
Base Price: $22,640

Seventh Place: 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
City: 34 mpg (est)
Highway: 30 mpg (est)
Combined: 32 mpg (est)
Base Price: $29,000

Eighth Place: 2008 Toyota Yaris
City: 29 mpg
Highway: 36 mpg
Combined: 32 mpg
Base Price: $12,210

Ninth Place: 2008 MINI Cooper/Clubman
City: 28 mpg
Highway: 37 mpg
Combined: 32 mpg
Base Price: $18,700

Tenth Place: 2008 Honda Fit
City: 28 mpg
Highway: 34 mpg
Combined: 31 mpg
Base Price: $14,620

UPDATE: If you are interested in purchasing a new hybrid automobile, your name may end up on a waiting list. Manufacturers report that they have trouble keeping up with the demand for these vehicles.