Selecting the CVT does increase
city fuel mileage one mpg to 26, but the highway mileage stays the same at 34.
It provides slightly better highway fuel economy than the automatic at 37 mpg, but the same 30 mpg estimate for
city fuel mileage.
This greatly increases
city fuel mileage on my wife's Mercedes.
City fuel mileage of 21 mpg is about what you'd expect from a high - revving V6, and the SH - AWD slices off three mpg from the TLX V6's 34 mpg rating.
While there are certain models that stand above the rest in certain areas, be it for
city fuel mileage or passenger volume, practicality and efficiency is about shining in all those categories at once.
Not exact matches
It comes with a six - speed automatic transmission, and GMC estimates
fuel mileage of 22 mpg
city, 28 mpg highway, for the FWD model.
Fuel mileage is not as bad as I have heard, the sticker is about right, 16 in the
City, 20 on the highway.
Initial
fuel mileage is pegged at 28 - mpg
city / 38 - mpg highway.
Like us, you would probably be impressed by the S7's performance, but the V - 6 in the A7 is as responsive and as eager to rev, and it delivers better
mileage — several drivers averaged close to 30 mpg on the highway, even though the EPA rates
fuel economy at 18/28 mpg
city / highway and 21 mpg combined.
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.
Many hybrid electric vehicles achieve higher
fuel economy ratings in the
city (e.g. 2017 Toyota Prius, 54 -
city, 50 - highway) than on the highway because the electric motor recharges when braking and turns off the gas - powered engine when stopped; this is especially beneficial to those who do a lot of
city driving because, while 100 % gas vehicles will get better
mileage on the highway vs. the
city, hybrids are the opposite.
It has EPA - estimated
mileage of 15/20/17 mpg
city / highway / combined and requires premium
fuel, which may not appeal to families who need an SUV to carry them through the daily grind.
The additional weight and less aerodynamic shape take their toll on the EPA
fuel -
mileage rating, which drops from 51/48 mpg
city / highway to 44/40 mpg.
Fuel costs are calculated using the U.S. Government Environmental Protection Agency's estimated
mileage figures (when available) for both highway and
city driving, then adjustments are made based on the estimated percentage of
mileage for these two types of driving.
For example, you can compare the combined
city and highway gas
mileage between two similar models with different
fuel types: a 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid gets 49 mpg
city and 47 mpg highway, while the gas - powered 2017 Honda Accord Sedan gets 26 mpg
city and 34 mpg highway.
Mileage 19,484 miles Warranty 3 - yr / 36, 000 - mi bumper - to - bumper 5 - yr / 60, 000 - mi powertrain 24 - hour roadside assistance Scheduled Maintenance 16,880 mi: Lube, oil, and filter, $ 63.83; rotate tires, $ 22.95; 14 - point inspection, $ 8.28 Warranty Repairs None Recalls None Out - Of - Pocket 1,509 mi: Repair stone chip in windshield with Safelite, $ 79.38 6,500 mi: Add Flyin» Miata Hush - O - Matic exhaust, $ 595
Fuel Consumption: EPA
city / highway / combined: 20/26/22 mpg Observed: 30.5 mpg Cost Per Mile (
Fuel, service): $ 0.10 ($ 0.46 including depreciation) Trade - In Value $ 25,828 * Estimate based on information from Intellichoice
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.
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.
Mileage 18,504 Warranty 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mi bumper - to - bumper 12 - yr rust perforation 4 - yr roadside assistance Scheduled Maintenance 10,967 mi: Oil change, oil filter replaced, $ 0 Warranty Repairs 16,996 mi: Replace brake pad wear sensor that incorrectly reported worn front pads Recalls 10,967 mi: Replace non-self-locking spare tire nut with secure nut 16,612 mi: Replace incorrect label for maximum capacity weight with updated one Out - Of - Pocket 10,967 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance Bridgestone Blizzak LM60 run - flat winter tires, $ 952.64 11,474 mi: WeatherTech DigitalFit FloorLiner mats, front and rear, $ 169.90 16,612 mi: Reinstall Pirelli Centurato P7 all - season tires, $ 180
Fuel Consumption: EPA
city / highway / combined: 29/40/33 mpg Observed: 33 mpg Cost Per Mile (
Fuel, service, winter tires) $ 0.18 ($ 0.81 including depreciation) Trade - In Value $ 17,300 * * Estimate based on information from Intellichoice
The CX - 3's
fuel mileage estimates of 29/35 mpg
city / highway also fall short of the 3's 30/40 mpg rating with the same powertrain.
Engine: 2.5 - liter, 16 - valve DOHC flat - 4 / 175 hp @ 5,800 rpm, 174 lb - ft @ 4,000 rpm EPA
mileage: 26/36/30 mpg (
city / highway / combined) The latest version of the Subaru Legacy midsize sedan bowed at the 2014 Chicago auto show, and brings fresh design, more technology, and improved
fuel economy to the all - wheel - drive car.
Mileage 23,508 Warranty 3 - yr / 36, 000 - mile basic limited warranty 5 - yr / 100, 000 - mile powertrain 5 - yr / 100, 000 - mile roadside assistance Scheduled Maintenance 10,759 mi: Oil change, oil filter, $ 0 21,607 mi: Oil change, oil filter, cabin air filter replaced, tire rotation, software flash, $ 0 Warranty Repairs 21,035 mi: Replaced broken door handle, software updates, $ 0 Recalls 16,668 mi: Software updates to transmission control module, body control module, radio frequency hub, powertrain control, instrument panel cluster Out - Of - Pocket 10,759 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance Bridgestone Blizzak DM - V1 winter tires, $ 736.40 10,759 mi: Purchase and install Mopar roof rack and cross bars, ski carrier, rock rails, all - weather cargo mats, slush mats, emergency kit, $ 2,244.44 16,688 mi: Four - wheel alignment, $ 99.95 19,201 mi: Nail removal from front - right winter tire, $ 24.95 20,689 mi: Reinstall OEM tires, $ 100
Fuel Consumption: EPA
city / highway / combined: 19/26/21 mpg Observed: 22.6 mpg Cost Per Mile (
Fuel, service, winter tires) $ 0.18 ($ 0.76 including depreciation) Trade - In Value $ 21,800 * Estimate based on information from Intellichoice
Still, this a super-comfortable car that's lavishly appointed and even offers the same 17/26 mpg
city / highway EPA
fuel -
mileage rating as the Genesis 4.6, with its 385 - hp, 4.6 - liter V - 8.
MH: Loser I like the XV Crosstrek and think the gas - only version should do well for Subaru, but the hybrid's estimated gas
mileage — only 3 mpg better in combined
city / highway driving — is a problem in an era when hybrids must produce big
fuel - economy gains to warrant their extra cost.
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.
Mileage 23,354 Warranty 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mile bumper - to - bumper 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mile powertrain 12 - yr / unlimited - mile corrosion 4 - yr roadside assistance Scheduled Maintenance 9,865 mi: Oil change, oil filter and gasket replaced, $ 0 20,266 mi: Oil change, oil filter and gasket replaced, cabin filter replaced, tire rotation, top off fluids (coolant, power steering fluid, washer fluid, brake fluid), $ 0 Warranty Repairs 13,227 mi: Replace cracked vacuum hose Recalls None Out - Of - Pocket 10,576 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 winter tires, $ 893.16 11,642 mi: WeatherTech DigitalFit FloorLiner Mats, front and rear, $ 179.90 21,229 mi: Reinstall Continental ContiProContact all - season tires, $ 156.00
Fuel Consumption: EPA
city / highway / combined: 25/37/29 mpg Observed: 26.9 mpg Cost Per Mile (
Fuel, service, winter tires) $ 0.17 ($ 0.74 including depreciation) Trade - In Value $ 27,900 * Estimate based on information from Intellichoice
Our Four Seasons BMW M2's 20/26 EPA
fuel mileage equals the six - speed manual version's highway number, and is 2 - mpg better in the
city.
If there's a downside to this car, it's the
fuel mileage: 15
city mpg.
2012 Ford Focus SE Price Base $ 17,995 As tested $ 20,380 Powertrain Engine 16 - valve DOHC I - 4 Displacement 2.0 liters (122 cu in) Horsepower 160 hp @ 6500 rpm Torque 146 lb - ft @ 4450 rpm Transmission 6 - speed dual - clutch automatic Drive Front - wheel Measurements L x W x H 178.5 x 71.8 x 57.7 in Wheelbase 104.3 in Track F / R 61.2 / 60.4 in Weight 2935 lb Headroom F / R 38.3 / 38.0 in Legroom F / R 41.9 / 33.2 in Passenger volume 90.7 cu ft Luggage capacity 13.2 cu ft
Fuel capacity 12.4 gal EPA
mileage (
city / hwy / combined) 27/37/31 mpg
2011 Mazda 3s Sport Price Base $ 20,735 As tested $ 22,560 Powertrain Engine 16 - valve DOHC I - 4 Displacement 2.5 liters (152 cu in) Horsepower 167 hp @ 6000 rpm Torque 168 lb - ft @ 4000 rpm Transmission 5 - speed automatic Drive Front - wheel Measurements L x W x H 180.9 x 69.1 x 57.9 in Wheelbase 103.9 in Track F / R 60.2 / 59.6 in Weight 3098 lb Headroom F / R 38.1 / 37.4 in Legroom F / R 42.0 / 36.2 in Passenger volume 94.1 cu ft Luggage capacity 11.8 cu ft
Fuel capacity 15.9 gal EPA
mileage (
city / hwy / combined) 22/29/25 mpg
22,093 miles Warranty 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mi bumper - to - bumper 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mi powertrain 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mi roadside assistance 6 - yr / unlimited
mileage corrosion perforation Scheduled Maintenance 13,000 mi: Engine oil / filter change, cabin pollen filter, inspection, $ 318.07 Warranty Repairs None Recalls Powertrain control module software update, license plate lights Out - Of - Pocket 5,200 mi: Two new splash shields, rear molding trim $ 0 13,000 mi: Four - wheel alignment $ 175.00
Fuel Consumption: EPA
city / highway / combined: 20/26/22 mpg Observed: 22.1 mpg Cost Per Mile
Fuel, service: $ 0.16 ($ 1.47 including depreciation) Trade - In Value $ 39,300 * Estimate based on information from Intellichoice
The V - 6 incorporates stop - start engine technology to save
fuel, and Buick - estimated gas
mileage is 17/25/20 mpg
city / highway / combined for front - wheel - drive models and 17/24/19 mpg for all - wheel - drive versions.
2012 Honda Civic EX-L with Navi Price Base $ 24,205 Base $ 24,205 Powertrain Engine 16 - valve SOHC I - 4 Displacement 1.8 liters (110 cu in) Horsepower 140 hp @ 6500 rpm Torque 128 lb - ft @ 4300 rpm Transmission 5 - speed automatic Drive Front - wheel Measurements L x W x H 177.3 x 69.0 x 56.5 in Wheelbase 105.1 in Track F / R 59.0 / 59.9 in Weight 2795 lb Headroom F / R 37.9 / 36.2 in Legroom F / R 42.0 / 36.2 in Passenger volume 92.1 cu ft Luggage capacity 12.1 cu ft
Fuel capacity 13.2 gal EPA
mileage (
city / hwy / combined) 28/39/32 mpg
2011 Chevy Cruze 2LT Price Base $ 21,395 As tested $ 23,185 Powertrain Engine 16 - valve DOHC turbo I - 4 Displacement 1.4 liters (83 cu in) Horsepower 138 hp @ 4900 rpm Torque 148 lb - ft @ 1850 rpm Transmission 6 - speed automatic Drive Front - wheel Measurements L x W x H 181.0 x 70.7 x 58.1 in Wheelbase 105.7 in Track F / R 60.7 / 61.3 in Weight 3102 lb Headroom F / R 39.3 / 37.9 in Legroom F / R 42.3 / 35.4 in Passenger volume 95.0 cu ft Luggage capacity 15.4 cu ft
Fuel capacity 15.6 gal EPA
mileage (
city / hwy / combined) 24/36/28 mpg
2011 Toyota Corolla LE Price Base $ 18,060 As tested $ 20,485 Powertrain Engine 16 - valve DOHC I - 4 Displacement 1.8 liters (110 cu in) Horsepower 132 hp @ 6000 rpm Torque 128 lb - ft @ 4400 rpm Transmission 4 - speed automatic Drive Front - wheel Measurements L x W x H 180.0 x 69.4 x 57.7 in Wheelbase 102.4 in Track F / R 61.2 / 60.4 in Weight 2800 lb Headroom F / R 37.9 / 37.1 in Legroom F / R 41.7 / 36.3 in Passenger volume 90.8 cu ft Luggage capacity 12.3 cu ft
Fuel capacity 13.2 gal EPA
mileage (
city / hwy / combined) 26/34/29 mpg
Even though it's more powerful,
fuel mileage estimates come in higher at 27 mpg in the
city and 37 mpg on the highway.
2018 EPA
fuel economy estimates for Sentra ®: • 27
city MPG / 35 hwy MPG / 30 combined MPG for 2018 Sentra S equipped with Manual Transmission • 29
city MPG / 37 hwy MPG / 32 combined MPG for 2018 Sentra S, S Midnight Style, SV, SR, SR Midnight Edition, SL equipped with CVT Transmission • 27
city MPG / 33 hwy MPG / 29 combined MPG for 2018 Sentra SR Turbo, SR Turbo Midnight Edition • 25
city MPG / 31 hwy MPG / 27 combined MPG for NISMO ® equipped with Manual Transmission • 25
city MPG / 30 hwy MPG / 27 combined MPG for NISMO equipped with CVT Transmission Actual
mileage may vary with driving conditions — use for comparison only.
With the automatic transmission, estimated
fuel mileage is at 26 mpg in the
city and 38 mpg on the highway.
With the manual transmission
fuel mileage estimates drop to 26 mpg
city, 36 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined.
The
fuel tank holds 21.1 gallons and EPA
mileage numbers are 15 -
city / 21 - highway.
The expected
fuel mileage of the engine is about 25 mpg in the
city and 37 mpg on the highway, with the manual transmission.
Because of both variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation system, the S6 achieves wonderful
fuel mileage estimates of 17 mpg in the
city, 27 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg in combined driving.
Fuel mileage is rated at 27 mpg in the
city and 35 on the highway in the Countryman, while the S should be good for 25 mpg in the
city and 32 on the highway.
Where most vehicles boast their highest
fuel mileage on the freeway, the Prius reaches its peak economy on
city roads.
The manual transmission variant of this impressive Honda Civic sedan is said to be generating a healthy
mileage of approximately 10.8 Kmpl on the
city roads, while the
mileage considerably increases on the highways, where it apparently gives 14.8 Kmpl, when driven under standard conditions, which is said to make this stylish sedan, one of the most
fuel efficient car in its segment.
Outfitted with all - wheel - drive,
fuel mileage estimates come in at 19 mpg in the
city, 28 mpg on the highway and 26 mpg combined.
Fuel mileage estimates come in at 22 mpg in the
city, 33 mpg on the highway and 26 mpg combined.
It's also
fuel - efficient, and in its hybrid form can get up to 42 mpg combined
city / highway gas
mileage.
In the case of the TrailBlazer EXT, that's $ 1,500 and a drop in EPA - rated
fuel mileage from 16 miles per gallon
city, 22 mpg highway, to 15 and 19.
The EPA estimates
fuel mileage to be 27 mpg
city, 36 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined with the manual transmission.