The city fuel economy with easy driving is only around 22 - 23 mpg, not as good as I expected, and about 1.5 mpg less than the computer indicates on average.
The new 2.0 - liter 4 - cylinder base engine in the Forte sedan / Forte5 hatchback offers the same power as last year's 1.8 - liter but better
city fuel economy with the popular automatic transmission.
Not exact matches
The number of car models, where at least one variant has a combined
city / highway label
fuel economy of at least 30 mpg, has grown from 46 models in MY 2012 to more than 70 models in MY 2017, and the number of car models
with 40 mpg or higher has more than doubled (comprised of hybrid, electric (EV), plug - in hybrid electric (PHEV), and
fuel cell vehicles (FCV)-RRB-.
Naturally,
with this much power on tap from a 5.5 - liter V - 8,
fuel economy is dismal at 12/17 mpg
city / highway.
Both powertrains have been revised for greater efficiency,
with estimated
fuel economy ratings of 25/33 mpg (
city / highway) for the 2.5 - liter version and 19/27 mpg for the 3.6 - liter version.
The powertrain is coupled
with an electronically - controlled CVT, and
fuel economy stays at 43/40 mpg
city / highway.
Powertrain choices remain the same — a 2.5 - liter four - cylinder or a 3.5 - liter V - 6
with a six - speed automatic, and a 2.5 - liter Hybrid Synergy Drive system
with a CVT — but we wouldn't be surprised to see a slight
fuel economy bump over the current Camry's 25/35 mpg (
city / highway) ratings
with the four - cylinder and 21/31 mpg ratings
with the V - 6.
Moreover,
fuel economy has jumped from 21/27 mpg
city / highway to a top - of - the - class 24/32 mpg — and that's
with all - wheel drive, which is standard.
Fuel economy with the smaller engine is appreciably better,
with an EPA
city / highway rating of 20/27 mpg, compared
with 18/23 mpg for our Four Seasons example.
Mix that
with the excellent
fuel economy (19/26 mpg EPA
city / highway versus the six - cylinder gasoline version's 15/21 mpg and the V - 8 edition's 14/19 mpg), and you've easily got yourself the best X5 powertrain on the market today, as I expressed after driving a similar X5 35d last summer.
The new version gets
with the modern - crossover program and in so doing makes big gains in
fuel economy (an estimated 18 mpg in the
city), passenger space (
with a much - improved third row), and amenities (many of them shared
with its new Infiniti sibling, the JX).
With only six forward speeds, the Jaguar falls short of the Infiniti's highway
fuel economy by 2 mpg but matches its
city figure.
Variable Cylinder Management, now standard across the board, is capable of turning the six - cylinder into either a four - or three - cylinder engine during low - load cruising, and
with the Touring models» six - speed automatic (a five - speed is standard on other trim levels), the Odyssey returns the best EPA
fuel economy at 19/28 mpg
city / highway.
BMW claims a zero - to - 62 mph time of 6.1 seconds
with a six - speed manual, and while the company isn't talking about
fuel economy numbers, we expect the X1
with an eight - speed automatic to return about 22 mpg in the
city and 29 mpg on the highway.
Powertrain Engine: SOHC 24 - valve V - 6 Displacement: 3.7 liters Power: 300 hp @ 6300 rpm Torque: 270 lb - ft @ 4500 rpm Transmission: 6 - speed automatic
with sportshift and paddle shift Drive: All - wheel
Fuel economy: 16/23/19 mpg (
city / hwy / combined)
Fuel economy rises from 11/18 mpg (
city / highway) to 15/21, although if you can afford an AMG - tuned CL to begin
with, chances are the cost of filling the 23.8 - gallon tank
with premium isn't much of a concern.
If you're going to sell a unibody pickup
with a V - 6 on the basis of
fuel economy, then you've got to do better than 15/20 mph
city / highway.
For only $ 375 more than the Honda Insight, the Toyota Prius C offers the highest
city fuel economy of any hybrid in America,
with its 53/46/50 mpg
city / highway / combined rating.
The Silverado's two - mode hybrid powertrain, which General Motors developed
with German automakers BMW and then DaimlerChrysler, improves the truck's
fuel economy by 40 percent
city and 25 percent overall for an EPA - estimated 21 mpg
city and 22 mpg highway while maintaining the truck's up to 6,100 - pound towing capacity.
Together
with a slight improvement in drag (its coefficient drops one hundredth to 0.30; the Camry's is 0.28) and a slight reduction in weight — as much as 78 pounds, depending on trim — the new 2013 Altima posts big gains in EPA
fuel economy: the
city rating jumps from 23 mpg to 27 mpg, and highway mileage goes from 32 mpg to a top - of - the - class 38 mpg.
The 2014 Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition is also available in diesel guise,
with a 3.0 - liter turbodiesel V - 6 engine good for 240 hp and EPA
fuel -
economy ratings of 20/29 mpg (
city / highway).
The sporty five - door 2015 Kia Forte 5 - Door is powered by Kia's intercooled and turbocharged 201 - horsepower, 1.6 - liter engine mated to a choice of six - speed manual or automatic transmission
with paddle shifter, and offers
fuel economy of 25 mpg
city, 33 mpg highway, 28.8 mpg combined.
Completely redesigned this year, the all - new 2015 Ford F - 150 pickup features a brand - new lightweight aluminum - alloy body paired
with a 325 - horsepower, 2.7 - liter EcoBoost V - 6 engine which promises super
fuel economy of 19 mpg
city, 26 mpg highway, and 22.3 mpg combined when equipped in SuperCab XLT trim
with two - wheel - drive and 6 1/2 - foot box.
With gasoline prices low nationally, maybe
fuel economy isn't the most important factor in the grand scheme of McLaren ownership, but here it is: The 570S is EPA - rated 16/23/19 mpg
city / highway / combined — better than the Audi R8's 14/22/17 mpg and the Viper's 12/19/14 mpg.
Along
with the old - school ride and handling come some old - school
fuel economy numbers: The GX 460 is EPA - rated 15/20/17 mpg
city / highway / combined.
MSRP (
with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires
FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mo
FUEL ECONOMY (
city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and
fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mo
fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar
fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mo
fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.
That performance takes a toll on
fuel economy, though, getting 25 mpg
city and 31 mpg highway
with the automatic transmission.
BMW doesn't have any
fuel economy estimates for the ActiveHybrid 5, although a 2011 535i is rated at 20/30 mpg (
city / highway)
with the eight - speed automatic transmission.
If you need the practicality of a pickup truck, the 4 × 4 2016 Ram 1500 seats up to three in the standard cab and offers plenty of storage, creature comforts, a standard 305 - horsepower, 3.6 - liter V - 6 engine, and
fuel economy of 15 mpg
city, 21 mpg highway, 17.8 mpg combined when equipped
with four - wheel drive and a standard bed.
However, the Kia is available
with an auto start / stop system that should improve real - world
fuel economy in the
city.
Both hybrids promise impressive gains in
fuel economy,
with the ML450 improving 6 mpg in the
city over an ML350 and the S400 achieving an EPA - estimated 26 mpg on the highway.
The Accord's combination of virtues — chiefly its clear packaging advantage along
with its better
city fuel economy — better align
with the priorities in this segment and put it on top in this match - up.
Toyota's Hybrid Synergy powertrain found in the 2015 Toyota Prius combines the benefits of an efficient gasoline engine and a clean, quiet electric motor to boast the best mileage of all the cars in this list,
with super-efficient
fuel economy of 51 mpg
city, 48 mpg highway, and 49.3 mpg combined.
The new mill, which Mazda tuned for real - world
fuel economy and useful low - end torque below 3,000 rpm, is EPA - rated at the top of its class
with 22/28/25 mpg
city / highway / combined.
This engine offers good gas mileage
with either the standard five - speed manual or available four - speed automatic — 25/34 mpg
city / highway, regardless of the transmission — but Kia also offers a $ 600
Fuel Economy Package for automatic EX models that boosts gas mileage to 27/36 mpg, thanks to enhancements like a five - speed automatic instead of a four - speed, plus low - rolling - resistance tires and aerodynamic improvements.
EPA
fuel -
economy ratings for the 2016 Volkswagen Passat also rise by 2 mpg on the highway and 1 mpg in the
city,
with total ratings of 25/38/29 mpg
city / highway / combined.
It now pairs
with ZF's excellent eight - speed automatic, which improves
city fuel economy to 16 mpg.
It's rated at 138 hp and 148 lb - ft of torque in all applications, and achieves the same
fuel economy here as in the Sonic LTZ: 29/40 mpg
city / highway
with the six - speed manual or 27/31 mpg
with the six - speed automatic.
The CRX HF (high
fuel economy) model in particular demolished Honda's 50 - plus - mpg goal
with EPA ratings of 51/67 mpg
city / highway.
At the same time,
fuel economy is unimpressive at 21/28 mpg (
city / highway), which is no better than the far more powerful Ford Escape, whose turbo 2.0 - liter bristles
with an additional 64 hp and 99 pound - feet of torque.
Fuel economy rises by 1 mpg (0.4 km / L) in Juke front - wheel - drive models in
city and combined driving,
with the model now hitting 28 mpg and 30 mpg (8.4 and 7.8 L / 100 km), respectively.
Powertrain Engine: DOHC V - 6
with FSI direct injection Displacement: 3.2 liters Power: 270 hp @ 6500 rpm Torque: 243 lb - ft @ 3000 rpm Transmission: 6 - speed automatic
with tiptronic Drive: Four - wheel
Fuel economy: 18/23/20 mpg (
city / hwy / combined)
Both engines arrive at 30 mpg combined EPA
fuel economy averages,
with the Skyactiv 2.0 doing so
with 27/34 mpg
city / highway, and the MultiAir 1.4 achieving 26/35 mpg
city / highway.
This engine pairs only
with front - wheel drive and should offer up even higher
fuel economy than the old A3 TDI's 30/42 mpg
city / highway ratings, thanks to the new engine's more efficient operation.
The MKZ's powertrain configuration provides decent
fuel economy,
with Environmental Protection Agency ratings of 19/27 mpg
city / highway (12 - 9 L / 100 km) for the front - wheel - drive version and 18/26 mpg
city / highway (13 - 9 L / 100 km) for AWD models.
Adding four - wheel drive to the four - cylinder 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon lowers
fuel economy ratings by 1 mpg
city, 2 mpg highway, and 1 mpg combined for totals of 19/25/21 mpg
city / highway combined, and the base trucks
with a six - speed manual instead of the optional automatic are rated at 19/26/22 mpg
city / highway / combined.
And the 2012 model does so
with a minimal
fuel -
economy penalty of only 2 mpg in the
city and 1 mpg on the highway (2011 Sonatas had slightly lower EPA ratings).
Fuel economy ratings for the 2018 Armada are 14/19 mpg
city / highway for rear - drive models and 13/18 mpg
with four - wheel drive.
With the new gearbox,
fuel economy for the 2.7 - liter goes up by 1 mpg in both
city and highway ratings for the 4 × 4 model.
JB: Winner It pains me to call a dinky car
with 74 hp a winner, but its
fuel economy of 40 mpg
city / highway combined and potentially low price could be a winner for value shoppers looking for a high - mileage small car.