Hybrid vehicles lead in 2011 fuel economy

(November 5, 2010) The Toyota Prius hybrid is again the fuel mileage champ rated at 51 mpg city and 49 highway. The Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid  were second at 41/36, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy 2011 Fuel Economy Guide.

The Honda Civic Hybrid and the Honda Insight hybrid tied for the next spot with a rating of 40/43. Two other hybrids came in next, the Honda CR-Z hybrid (35/39) and the Lexus HS 250h hybrid (34/31).

The only non hybrid in the top 10 is the SmartFortow rated at 33/41.

The guide provides consumers with information about estimated mileage and fuel costs for model year 2011 vehicles. Choosing a more fuel efficient vehicle in a class will save consumers money and reduce carbon pollution.

“Increasing fuel efficiency is important for our environment, our economy and our health - and it helps families save money at the pump,” EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson said. “This guide will help consumers make the right choice for the environment and for their wallets when buying a car.”

“This year’s Fuel Economy Guide will allow consumers to choose fuel efficient vehicles that will save them money at the pump, while helping to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and limiting carbon pollution,” said Energy Secretary Steven Chu. “Fuel efficient vehicles help reduce driving costs for American families while continuing to deliver the highest standards of vehicle performance.”

Fuel efficient models come in all types, classes, and sizes. The 2011 Fuel Economy Guide can help consumers easily identify the most fuel efficient vehicles that meet their needs. Overall, the best fuel economy performers are hybrids, but the 2011 fuel economy leaders also include fuel efficient clean diesels as well as gasoline models.

Each vehicle listing in the guide provides an estimated annual fuel cost. The estimate is calculated based on the vehicle’s miles per gallon (mpg) rating and national estimates for annual mileage and fuel prices. The online version of the guide allows consumers to input their local gasoline prices and typical driving habits to receive a personalized fuel cost estimate.

For the first time, the guide includes medium-duty passenger vehicles, which are generally large sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and passenger vans. These vehicles were not previously subject to fuel economy measurement and labeling requirements.

EPA and DOE will provide additional fuel economy information online as more 2011 vehicles, including electric and plug-in hybrid cars, become available.

Fuel Economy Leaders: 2011 Model Year

Rank Manufacturer/Model MPG
city/highway
1 Toyota Prius (hybrid) 51/48
2 Ford Fusion Hybrid FWD
Mercury Milan Hybrid FWD
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FWD
41/36
3 Honda Civic Hybrid
Honda Insight (hybrid)
40/43
4 Honda CR-Z (automatic, hybrid) 35/39
5 Lexus HS 250h (hybrid) 35/34
6 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD
Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD
Mercury Mariner Hybrid FWD
34/31
7 Smart Fortwo (Cabriolet)
Smart Fortwo (Coupe)
33/41
8 Nissan Altima Hybrid 33/33
9 Lexus RX 450h 2WD   (hybrid) 32/28
10 Honda CR-Z (manual, hybrid) 31/37

 

Highest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2011 Model Year

Class Make/Model MPG
city/highway
Two Seater Honda CR-Z (automatic, hybrid)
Honda CR-Z (manual, hybrid)
35/39
31/37
Minicompact Car Mini Cooper (manual)
Mini Cooper (automatic)
29/37
28/36
Subcompact Car Ford Fiesta SFE (automatic)
Toyota Yaris (manual)
29/40
29/36
Compact Car Honda Civic Hybrid (automatic)
Honda Insight (automatic)
Volkswagen Jetta (manual, diesel)
Volkswagen Golf (manual, diesel)
40/43

30/42
Midsize Car Toyota Prius (automatic, hybrid)
Nissan Versa (5 speed manual, 1.6 L)
51/48
26/34
Large Car Hyundai Sonata (manual)
Honda Accord 4 Door Sedan (automatic, 2.4 L)
24/35
23/34
Small Station Wagon Audi A3 (automatic, diesel)
Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen (manual, diesel)
Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen (automatic, diesel)
30/42
Midsize Station Wagon* Kia Rondo (automatic, 2.4 L) 20/27
Sport Utility Vehicle Ford Escape Hybrid FWD (automatic)
Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD (automatic)
Mercury Mariner Hybrid FWD (automatic)
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2WD (manual)
34/31


24/31
Minivan* Honda Odyssey 2WD (6 speed automatic) 19/28
Small Pickup Truck Ford Ranger 2WD (manual, 2.3 L)
Toyota Tacoma 2WD (automatic, 2.7 L)
22/27
19/25
Standard Pickup Truck* Chevrolet C15/K15 Silverado Hybrid (automatic)
GMC C15/K15 Sierra Hybrid (automatic)
20/23
Van (Cargo) * Chevrolet G1500 Express 2WD Cargo (automatic, 4.3 L)
GMC G1500 Savana 2WD Cargo (automatic, 4.3 L)
15/20
Van (Passenger) Chevrolet G/H1500 Express Passenger FFV (automatic)**
GMC G/H1500 Savana Passenger FFV (automatic)**
13/17

 

Lowest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2011 Model Year

  Make/Model MPG
city/highway
Two Seater Bugatti Veyron 8/15
Minicompact Car Aston Martin DB9 (manual)
Aston Martin DBS (manual)
11/17
Subcompact Car Bentley Continental GTC 11/18
Compact Car Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
11/18
Midsize Car Bentley Continental Flying Spur 11/18
Large Car Rolls-Royce Phantom 11/18
Small Station Wagon Subaru Impreza Wagon/ Outback Sport (manual 6 speed) 17/23
Midsize Station Wagon Mercedes-Benz E 350 4matic (Wagon) 16/23
Sport Utility Vehicle Chevrolet K2500 Suburban 4WD
GMC K2500 Yukon XL 4WD
10/15
Minivan Toyota Sienna AWD 16/22
Small Pickup Truck Toyota Tacoma 4WD (manual 6 speed) 14/18
Standard Pickup Truck Nissan Titan 4WD
Nissan Titan 4WD FFV**
12/17
Van Ford E350 Wagon 10/13