ADDITIONAL SPECS: The Diesel finally comes stateside for 2013 and gets much better fuel
economy than its hybrid stable mate.
Interestingly, the 3.0 - liter TDI V - 6 Touareg gets even better fuel
economy than the Hybrid — an impressive 31.7 mpg in the combined European cycle.
Not exact matches
FUEL
ECONOMY - Diesels can get up to 30 percent more miles per gallon of fuel
than similar gas powered cars and can be more economical
than gasoline - electric
hybrids.
In the latter case, the
hybrid had a 27 percent lower emissions impact
than the natural - gas version, due to its better fuel
economy.
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-.
Fuel -
economy ratings for the 2017 Honda Accord
Hybrid are 49/47/48 mpg (city / highway / combined), which eagle - eyed readers will note are lower
than the 2015 model's numbers.
The Volkswagen Touareg
Hybrid is cancelled for 2016; this gas - electric SUV was previously the most expensive Touareg in the lineup, but provided worse fuel
economy than the TDI models, at 20/24 mpg city / highway.
Because it gets fuel
economy that's significantly better
than the S400
Hybrid, particularly on the highway (the EPA rates the hybrid at 19/25 mpg city / highway, and Mercedes reckons that the diesel will earn a 20 / 31 - mpg rating), but is expected cost only a few thousand dollars
Hybrid, particularly on the highway (the EPA rates the
hybrid at 19/25 mpg city / highway, and Mercedes reckons that the diesel will earn a 20 / 31 - mpg rating), but is expected cost only a few thousand dollars
hybrid at 19/25 mpg city / highway, and Mercedes reckons that the diesel will earn a 20 / 31 - mpg rating), but is expected cost only a few thousand dollars more.
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 diesels deliver from 64.2 to 70.6 mpg combined, and emit as little as 104g / km of CO2, but it's the
hybrid that offers best
economy, delivering over a claimed 70mpg combined and more
than 90mpg in town, while emitting less
than 103g / km of CO2.
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.
Per Cari Crane, Senior Industry Analyst at TrueCar,
hybrid vehicles typically get better fuel
economy than gas - only powered vehicles.
True, the M35h is far more efficient
than the M37, but a BMW 528i gets you fairly close to this
hybrid's fuel
economy for a lot less coin.
Despite its diesel motor it still can't match the
hybrid's
economy, but the diesel is more nimble
than the portly part - electric Golf.
The Silverado
Hybrid is a half - ton pickup that achieves better overall fuel
economy than a gas - powered Silverado, but it can still pull a 6,100 - pound trailer.
The new
hybrid and twin - turbo V - 6 offer better fuel
economy without sacrificing performance or refinement; Executive models will appeal to the more
than 9000 Chinese customers who bought Panameras in 2012.
They also should produce better fuel
economy ratings
than the 2013 S
Hybrid's 22/30 mpg (city / highway).
Hybrid fuel
economy is never as good as the EPA ratings suggest — yet is still markedly better
than a comparable non-
hybrid's.
As you can see, the
Hybrid's EPA - estimated fuel
economy is better
than that of the four - cylinder Toyota Highlander.
It's a smooth setup that Toyota has perfected over the years, and fuel
economy remains right around 30 mpg, which is impressive considering the
hybrid model's hefty curb weight of 4,600 - 4,700 pounds — about 350 pounds more
than the RX 350.
Using a modified, Atkinson - cycle version of the new 2.5 - liter, it's also quicker
than last year's 2.3 - liter
Hybrid while offering similar fuel
economy.
This announcement comes less
than a month after Ford introduced a software update for the 2013 Ford C - MAX
Hybrid to improve real world fuel
economy.
Though announced at the 2007 Los Angeles auto show, the
hybrid twins were to launch in the fall of 2008 and achieve better fuel
economy than GM's full - size
hybrid SUVs.
The GS 200t will offer only rear - wheel drive and an eight - speed automatic transmission, with fuel
economy estimated at 33 mpg highway — 4 mpg better
than the V -6-powered GS 350 and only 1 mpg less
than the GS 450h
hybrid.
Less reliance on the traditional braking system and reduced engine pumping losses translate into greater electrical regeneration (170 percent more
than the 2005 Civic
Hybrid) and ultimately improved fuel
economy.
CVTs became common in
hybrid cars because they are considerably more efficient
than both manual and traditional automatic transmissions, and their popularity skyrocketed from there as automakers competed for the best possible fuel
economy ratings.
And with a complete redesign for the 2018 model - year, with a sleek new look, improved performance and even higher fuel
economy, the Camry
Hybrid is better
than ever.
[85] As of March 2016 [update], only three plug - in
hybrid models available in the market have a higher combined fuel economy than the Prius Eco in terms of their combined EV mode / hybrid fuel economy, the BMW i3 REx (88 MPG - e), the Chevrolet Volt (77 MPG - e), and first generation Toyota Prius Plug - in Hybrid (56 MPG
hybrid models available in the market have a higher combined fuel
economy than the Prius Eco in terms of their combined EV mode /
hybrid fuel economy, the BMW i3 REx (88 MPG - e), the Chevrolet Volt (77 MPG - e), and first generation Toyota Prius Plug - in Hybrid (56 MPG
hybrid fuel
economy, the BMW i3 REx (88 MPG - e), the Chevrolet Volt (77 MPG - e), and first generation Toyota Prius Plug - in
Hybrid (56 MPG
Hybrid (56 MPG - e).
[106] Toyota targeted the fuel
economy in
hybrid mode to be equal or better
than regular fourth generation Prius liftback.
While Volvo has yet to release official fuel
economy figures for the 2016 XC90 T8 plug - in
hybrid, we're certain it will beat out the GL450 4MATIC's EPA - rated figures of 17 MPG city and 21 MPG highway and will likely offer better fuel
economy than even the 2016 Volvo XC90 T6.
The Altima
Hybrid isn't offered in all states, but it does offer excellent fuel
economy while performing better overall
than the Toyota Camry
Hybrid.
Envisioned as an
economy tourer rather
than a proper performance diesel, this car's brief was to better the Panamera S
Hybrid's
economy, and provide an entry point to the Panamera range for Europeans with a taste for diesel - fuelled cars.
Featuring gobs of tractable power, luxury amenities galore and EPA fuel
economy ratings higher
than most four - cylinder compacts, Honda's latest technological marvel appears to be the first
Hybrid built with driving enthusiasts in mind.
This is a surprisingly pleasant
hybrid system that delivers more
than acceptable acceleration — with a 0 to 62mph time rated at 8.7 seconds — and strong fuel
economy: the equivalent of just over 28 imperial mpg on the US EPA's city test cycle, and better
than 42mpg on its highway cycle.
The Lexus
hybrid will develop a peak system output of approximately 270 horsepower and although exact EPA mileage estimates are not available yet, the Lexus
hybrid is expected to deliver combined fuel
economy equivalent or better
than the average compact sedan.
Unlike other
hybrids in its sector the RLX Sport
Hybrid's electric motors and batteries don't just improve fuel
economy, they also add healthy dose of power and actually improve performance rather
than hinder it.
But Land Rover feel that the best market for the
hybrid Range Rover and Sport is actually Europe, and that the diesel engine produces better
economy in the
hybrid setup
than the V6 petrol would.
In addition, Ford announced that its global utility line - up will be the company's first
hybrids powered by EcoBoost rather
than naturally aspirated engines, furthering improving performance and fuel
economy.
LOS ANGELES — TheSaturn Aura Green Line
hybrid, introduced at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, will deliver at least a 25 - percent fuel
economy improvement over the non-
hybrid Aura XE for a premium of less
than $ 2,500.
But, we will say that if fuel
economy is better
than decent and the price of entry is competitive, the V60 Plug - in
hybrid will be a compelling alternative to the established plug - in
hybrids that are already available on these shores.
The beauty of the system — apart from improvements in
economy and emissions — is that it's very light compared to a full
hybrid — just 46 kg — and costs 75 per cent less
than a full
hybrid system to install.
The key ingredient for fuel misers is that the
hybrid setup delivers better
economy than the 3.0 litre diesel — official figures 44.1 mpg of compared to 37.7 mpg for the regular diesel, but manages to offer power and torque figures comparable to the 4.4 litre V8 diesel.
There's even talk of a
hybrid and basically the Koreans are still somewhat more focused on the fuel
economy idea
than they are of the speed.
Fuel
economy is a little lower
than average for the class, but if 300 horsepower isn't a requirement, a mild
hybrid version of the LaCrosse is available.
The Infiniti QX60
Hybrid, with its reduced emissions, enhanced fuel
economy and extended driving range of more
than 500 miles, is projected to be priced about $ 3,000 above the 3.5 - liter V6 equipped models.
The Malibu only offers a mild
hybrid, so its
hybrid fuel
economy is not that much better
than the unassisted ICE.
With a sticker price of $ 54,650 the M
Hybrid is $ 4,800 less than the GS hybrid but its fuel economy of 27 City / 32 Highway / 29 Combined is bested by the Lexus numbers of 29 / 34
Hybrid is $ 4,800 less
than the GS
hybrid but its fuel economy of 27 City / 32 Highway / 29 Combined is bested by the Lexus numbers of 29 / 34
hybrid but its fuel
economy of 27 City / 32 Highway / 29 Combined is bested by the Lexus numbers of 29 / 34 / 31.
In other words, the Santa Fe Mild
Hybrid equipped with the 1.7 diesel mild hybrid system can deliver 200 hp, like using the current 2.2 diesel and a fuel economy benefit of about 20 % better than the average of the
Hybrid equipped with the 1.7 diesel mild
hybrid system can deliver 200 hp, like using the current 2.2 diesel and a fuel economy benefit of about 20 % better than the average of the
hybrid system can deliver 200 hp, like using the current 2.2 diesel and a fuel
economy benefit of about 20 % better
than the average of the model.
The
hybrid system means official
economy is higher
than a conventionally powered Cayenne and enables you to drive on pure electricity in slow traffic or for short distances.
«while the Japanese fuel cycle tests are notoriously more optimistic
than the EPA's own fuel cycle tests, the 2012 Toyota Aqua
Hybrid is given a rating by Toyota which is 16 % more
than the official Japanese JC08 fuel
economy ratings for the 2012 Toyota Prius
Hybrid.