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Why buy a fuel efficient car?
Tuesday, 24 March 2009 07:42

The price of gasoline has taken consumers on a wild ride in the last year. While smart driving techniques and maintenance can help you save as much as 20 percent on fuel costs, the biggest savings comes — or doesn't — when you purchase a new car.

Chew on this: Even the cars on this list will add between $94 and $147 in fuel costs to your monthly car payment.

The following fuel economy and cost estimates, using data from the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy, are based on driving 15,000 miles a year — 45 percent on the highway and 55 percent in the city — and paying between $3.75 for gasoline and $3.88 for diesel.

The cars, wagons and SUVs listed here are the only 2009 models to achieve better than 30 mpg combined fuel economy.

Pricing information from Edmons, manufacturers or published reports, and reflects base or list price.

 

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