Sentences with phrase «economy car mpg»

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I certainly didn't, even though the TLX A-Spec includes both a Sport and a Sport Plus driving mode, in additional to Normal and Econ (the last helping the car make good on its 20 mpg city / 29 highway / 23 combined fuel - economy ratings).

Earlier this year, researchers at the University of Michigan found that the average fuel economy of new, light vehicles (a designation that includes cars, SUVs, vans and pickup trucks) had reached 25.4 miles per gallon, as compared to 20.8 mpg in 2007.

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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-.

The car is 143 pounds lighter overall, and Bentley predicts a minor increase in fuel economy, from 10/17 mpg to 12/19 mpg (preliminary estimate).

Small, budget - friendly cars and the 40 - mpg fuel - efficiency barrier are on the minds of many people, what with gas prices trampolining around the $ 4 - per - gallon mark and the economy very slowly recovering from grim times.

It's worth noting that many of the cars below require a special powertrain combination or fuel economy package to hit 40 mpg, but each listed price includes destination charges and represents the exact configuration needed to achieve 40 mpg.

One downside of the old car's 6.2 - liter engine was that it was awfully thirsty on gas, returning EPA fuel economy ratings of 13/19 mpg city / highway, but the German automaker claims that the new C63's 4.0 - liter engine is about 32 percent more fuel efficient.

The big news here is the way in which all of these cars offer spaciousness and sophistication, along with powertrains that make 40 - mpg fuel economy a likely experience.

While the car boasted eye - popping fuel economy, 70 mpg (3.4 L / 100 km) highway — an all - time record for certification from the EPA — the price of regular unleaded in the U.S. that month was only $ 1.25 - $ 1.26, equivalent to $ 1.76 - $ 1.77 today.

The gas - powered car receives EPA fuel economy ratings of 20/30 mpg (city / highway), while the BlueTEC returns 21/32 mpg.

With a combined economy rating of 28 mpg for the manual and 30 mpg for the automatic, Subaru says the automatic Impreza is the most fuel - efficient all - wheel - drive car you can buy in the U.S. And that newfound thrift carries benefits into other areas, too — for instance, a smaller gas tank allows a flat load floor in the five - door, which is one of the ways that Subaru increased interior volume while maintaining the same footprint as the 2011 model.

Mazda's compact car doesn't need any fancy extras to achieve impressive mpg numbers; in fact, the base model of the Mazda 3 sedan achieves the highest fuel economy numbers of any 3 configuration with its 41 - mpg highway rating.

The car will go on sale in the U.S. this fall, although BMW officials caution that EPA fuel - economy numbers might be lower than the European estimate of 70 mpg.

Al Oppenheiser, GM's global rear - wheel - drive platform chief, is predicting that all Camaros will weigh in at about 3750 pounds, and V - 6 cars should achieve a combined fuel economy rating of 26 mpg (thirstier V - 8 engines require premium fuel).

All three sports cars are rated at 19 mpg combined, and our observed fuel economy showed only a 1.3 mpg difference between first and last place at the end of a 162 - mile fuel - economy loop.

The 268bhp car doesn't have an 18in wheel option, so combined economy starts at 47.9 mpg with 153g / km of CO2 on the 19 - or 20 - inch wheel options.

MPG and running costs > Being the entry - point to the M car world, economy is decent with the DCT equipped model rated at 35.8 mpg.

Of course diesel is becoming a dirty word, but it's hard not to like a car that combines a 4.9 second 0 - 62mph time and 171mph top speed with claimed economy of 46.3 mpg and a potential touring range of 600 miles.

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.

It helps contribute to 167g / km CO2 emissions and claimed 39.2 mpg fuel economy in manual - equipped cars.

When midsize sedans like the Hyundai Sonata can get 34 mpg, tiny economy cars like this need to do notably better.

I still managed to bump up the car's lifetime fuel economy, which covered more than 3,000 miles, by 1.9 mpg to 66.8 mpg.

When the final numbers come through, BMW expects that the car's EPA fuel economy rating will be the equivalent of between 70 and 80 mpg combined.

Predictably, fuel economy is an oxymoron: our test car averaged 9 mpg.

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.

The 2014 BMW i8 can hit 62 mph in 4.4 seconds with an average fuel economy of 94 mpg — both achieved in part thanks to the car's lightweight carbon fiber - reinforced plastic bodyshell and aluminum chassis.

Power is unchanged but there are gains in fuel economy and fewer emissions, with the car now claimed to be capable of delivering 33.6 mpg on the standard EU test when working with the now - standard seven - speed twin - clutch transmission — nearly 5mpg better than before.

The car's trip computer showed an average of 30 + mpg in my mix of city and highway driving, achieved without the slightest effort on my part to maximize fuel economy.

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.

Some may point out that Mitsubishi once produced Lancer Evolutions with greater specific outputs, but realistically the cars are beyond comparison - the AMG not only produces impressive power, but does so with a three - year warranty, 12,500 - mile service intervals, and combined economy of 40.9 mpg - figures in the 30s are entirely realistic.

All Clios are economical, though if you need any more excuses to avoid that naturally - aspirated 1.2 - litre entry car, its that its 50.4 mpg combined economy - a slight improvement on the pre-facelift car - is only about 2.5 mpg more than the Renault Sport models can manage.

The torquey engine and responsive transmission make the Cruze «feel» quite quick, yet the car still returns decent fuel economy (an indicated 27 mpg in primarily urban driving).

This low power rating does result in high fuel economy, though, as the Mirage hatchback is the cheapest car to get over 40 mpg with its EPA rating of 37 city, 44 highway with the optional CVT (a five - speed manual is standard).

At 24.2 mpg and 275g / km of CO2, economy for the softened Asian McLarens remains identical to that of European cars.

On paper the turbocharged car is actually a little better than its naturally - aspirated compatriots, but with a figure of 83.1 mpg combined the diesel (with the ETG6 gearbox) would be the one to go for if ultimate economy is the goal.

Fuel economy for the manual - transmission car is rated at 26/38 mpg city / highway, a very impressive number but one that's telling about the Turbo's character.

The U.S. government has mandated that by 2016 corporate average fuel economy (C.A.F.E.) must average 35.5 mpg for passenger cars.

Infiniti's hybrid powertrain from the M sedan, consisting of a 3.5 - liter V - 6 and a lithium - ion battery pack, is newly available in the Q50 Hybrid, which boasts city / highway / combined EPA fuel economy figures of 29/36/31 mpg, as compared with the standard car's 20/30/23 mpg.

The extra power of the Cupra 300 over its mechanical twin the Volkswagen Golf GTI means it can't match the German car's fuel economy of up to 47.1 mpg.

With a six - foot eight - inch, 264 - pound driver and a route with three alpine passes, Volkswagen's new one - liter car fell short of its lofty fuel - economy claims by about 50 percent, netting «only» about 160 mpg.

Driving the rear wheels through a conventional six - speed automatic, 0 - 60 mph performance (about 6 seconds flat) is similar to that of a V - 8 sedan, but its fuel economy — 23 mpg city, 36 mpg highway — shames some four cylinder economy cars.

The car is quick, and yet it achieves respectable fuel economy estimates at 18 mpg in the city, 25 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg in combined driving.

The all - wheel - drive Encore's fuel economy drops to 23/30 mpg, which is less respectable in these days of 40 mpg subcompact cars.

The average MY 2016 adjusted fuel economy for cars increased to 28.5 mpg, a 0.3 mpg increase over MY 2015.

Fuel economy of 56.5 mpg is on par with a comparable X1, although the Mercedes» slightly higher CO2 emissions put it one tax bracket higher for company car drivers.

2014 Lexus RX450h Base price: $ 47,320 Price as tested: $ 56,445 Options on test car: Dual - screen rear seat DVD system, Navigation system, Backup camera & App suite package ($ 4,920), Heated and ventilated front seats ($ 640), Mark Levinson premium sound ($ 995), Premium Package ($ 2,570) Powertrain: 3.5 - liter V6 engine, 37 kWh Ni - MH battery pack and twin front electric motor units, continuously variable transmission, front - wheel drive — 295 combined system horsepower S: S: L - observed fuel economy: 28.2 mpg Lexus provided the vehicle for testing purposes and one tank of gas.

However, the only difference will be in fuel economy that is now 29/27 mpg and this is justified because the car has little more weights.

The goal here is fuel economy, and while complete figures have not been released, the automaker expects the car to squeeze out 35 mpg combined — 3 mpg better than the previous model.

Along with high gas prices and President Obamaâ $ ™ s new fuel economy standards (to reach a 54.5 mpg average for new cars by 2025), a JD Power survey has shown that fuel efficiency is a high - priority consumer concern.