Fuel efficiency is a concern for every motorist and having a fuel efficient car is big sign of relief. The skyrocketing fuel prices and environmental concerns have led to increased demand for fuel efficient cars. Finding a perfect ride among best fuel efficient cars is a though thing to do, therefore, we list world’s top 10 most fuel efficient affordable cars in 2013.
Stringent policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions have seen motor companies develop fuel efficient and affordable cars. Here are a list of cars that made it to the list of most fuel efficient and yet affordable cars in 2013.
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Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: $36,820 – $48,555; 45 MPG combined
The MKZ drives perfectly well and has some pretty features. It is fuel efficiency index is a bit lower (45 MPG city and 45 MPG highway. The MKZ is also a bit expensive.
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Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid: $25,790 – $31,795: 45 MPG combined
The VW Jetta accelerates better than other hybrids. The car performs well, save for the braking system, which is a bit slow. The EPA estimates stand at 42 MPG city and 48 MPG highway.
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Toyota Prius V: $27,445 – $37,135: 42 MPG Combined
The Toyota Prius is one the best developed Toyotas. The car has a capacity to carry cargo comparable to a small SUV but uses very low fuel. The car rates at 44 MPG city and 40 MPG highway. It’s however, relatively expensive.
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Ford C-Max Hybrid: $25,995 – $33,710; 47 MPG Combined
The C-Max is a go between SUV and wagon. The ford performs perfectly though has a bit high EPA rating, 47 MPG city and 47 MPG highway.
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Honda Civic Hybrid: $25,150 – $27,850; 44MPG combined
The updated version of the Honda Civic has been improved on MPG and currently stands at 44 MPG city and 44 MPG highway. The car has some amazing features such as a roomy back.
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Lexus CT 200h : $32,945 – $39,000; 42 MPG combined
The Lexus CT is specifically targeted at the European market. Several features of the Toyota CT are comparable to the Prius, save for the extreme aerodynamics.
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Honda Insight Hybrid: $19,390 – $24,850; 42 MPG combined
Honda insight prides itself as the least expensive hybrid. It is smaller and is giving Toyota a run for its money. With a 41 MPG city, 44 MPG highway, and a 42 MPG combined, the Honda insight is a one of the most efficient cars in 2013.
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Toyota Camry Hybrid : $26,810 – $34,945; 41 MPG combined
The Toyota Camry Hybrid has been around for quite some time. The latest release has gone a notch higher in terms of fuel efficiency. The car rates at 43 MPG city, 39 MPG highway, and a combined 41MPG. This is very impressive for a car its size and it comfortably complies with the EPA requirements.
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Toyota Prius $24,995 – $35,515; 50 MPG combined
The Prius is the best of what the Hybrid car collection can offer. The car has very impressive features and performs excellently on fuel economy ($24,995 – $35,515).
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Toyota Prius C : $19,875 – $25,700 ; 50 MPG combined
This is the smallest and least expensive Prius. The car is beautifully finished and boasts of good fuel efficiency (53 MPG city and 46 MPG highway).