The Cheapest, Most Fuel Efficient Cars Available

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Fuel efficiency compares the mileage received from a vehicle to the amount of gas used to achieve that mileage. Miles per gallon measures how far a vehicle can travel on a gallon of fuel.

An alternate unit used for measuring fuel-efficiency is kilometers per liter.

There are many calculators online that will help you convert values from one form to the other.

When selecting a car, remember that you will have to work with the result of your decision for at least the next couple of years. Research and take the time to ensure that your decision is one that suits you and the needs you and your family may have.

As it happens, some of the most fuel-effective cars turn out to be the ones that also have a reputation for being reliable.

On a new car, there is supposed to be a sticker on the window showing the gas mileage of that car.

The cars below are known for being energy-savers.

Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius is a sedan which can accommodate five people. It is not made in large numbers. This car is a winner for drivers who have to go long distances every day.

Fiat Punto 1.3 Diesel

The Fiat Punto is an Italian car. It is a supermini produced by Fiat since 1993. The racing version is able to run at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour.

The Smart for Two

The Smart for Two is, as the name suggests, a car that can seat only two people. It has a 4-cylinder engine with 140 horsepower. It runs on diesel oil.

Suzuki Alto

The small size of the Suzuki Alto helps to make it easier to park.

The Maruti Suzuki Alto is India’s most popular car.

Honda Civic Hybrid

The Honda Civic Hybrid has a 4-cylinder engine with 110 horsepower. Test drive one today!

The site http://www.fueleconomy.gov  allows you to search by model, year or miles per gallon for fuel-efficient cars. The cars listed on that sight include hybrid cars such as the Toyota Insight, as well as many others.

Volkswagen is currently developing a car that will be able to run 285 miles on just one gallon of gas. That’s right, 100 kilometers on only a liter of gas. The car will be available in 2013.

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