One reason why cars are acquired are primarily for movement or better still mobility.
other reasons such as luxury, affluence and so on could be seen as secondary.
In selecting a choice of car to buy certain parameters are normally considered before purchasing
and one key factor could be the fuel consumption rate, with the unstable rate of oil prices these day
it is the sole wish of every motorists whether current owners or intending buyers to settle for brands that
are fuel efficient.
Below are a list of used cars that are fuel efficient.
TOYOTA COROLLA
The Corolla is a reliable easy-to-maintain and easy-to-sell compact car. It has a simple but comfortable interior and smooth ride. All this makes the Corolla a good choice for an economical commuter.
The EPA estimates for the 2012 automatic model:26/34 mpg or 9.0/6.9 liters/100 km
MAZDA 3 SKY ACTIVE 2012
The Skyactiv technology package introduced for 2012 made the Mazda 3 one of the leaders in fuel economy. The Mazda Skyactiv engine is one of the best in its class.
Mazda 3 is fun to drive and reliable. The EPA rates the 2012 Mazda 3 Skyactiv with an automatic transmission at 28/40 mpg or 8.4/5.9 liters/100 (city / highway)
TOYOTA CAMRY 4 CYLINDER MODEL
Toyota Camry is a dependable and very comfortable family sedan with smooth and quiet ride. The Camry offers plenty of rear-seat and cargo space. The low-maintenance 4-cylinder engine is very fuel-efficient, yet provides enough power for daily driving. The 2012 4-cylinder Camry with an automatic transmission gets 25/35 mpg or 9.4/6.7 liters/100 km (city / highway)
HONDA ACCORD 4 CYLINDER MODEL
Sporty sharp looking family sedan, the Accord has a spacious interior, precise handling and firm ride. The Accord's selling points are its excellent low-maintenance 4-cylinder engine, good cargo space, fresh interior design and good reliability records. The EPA estimates for the 2012 Honda Accord automatic: 23/34 mpg or 10.2/6.9 liters/100 km (city / highway)
MAZDA CX 5
Mazda CX-5 boasts sporty handling rich interior and class-leading fuel economy. It's also very practical and reliable. The CX-5 is available as 2WD or 4WD, with a 2.0L or 2.5L engine. The 2.0L 2013 FWD CX-5 is rated at 26/32 mpg or 9.0/7.4 liters/100 km (city / highway)
TOYOTA RAV 4
The RAV4 is a small, practical car-based SUV with sleek styling. Toyota RAV4 is fun to drive and easy to maintain. Available as 2WD or 4WD. The EPA estimates for the 2012 4-cylinder 4WD automatic model: 21/27 mpg or 11.2/8.7 liters/100 km (city / highway)
HONDA CRV
Honda CR-V is a small, versatile, car-based SUV. It's fairly reliable and easy to maintain. The CR-V offers very practical interior with many well-thought amenities, including even a foldable picnic table.
The EPA estimates for the 2012 4WD automatic model: 22/30 mpgor 10.7/7.8 liters/100 km(city / highway)
HONDA CIVIC
Unlike the Corolla, Honda Civic offers sportier handling and ride. Similarly, the Civic won't cost much to maintain. The EPA estimates for 2012 Honda Civic with an automatic transmission:
28/39 mpg or 8.4/6.0 liters/100 km (city / highway)
TOYOTA PRIUS
The Prius is a hybrid car; it has a small 4-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor. Despite its advanced hybrid technology, the Prius is very reliable. Maintenance costs are low too. The hybrid battery is expensive, but they don't fail very often and aftermarket alternatives are available. Despite its small size, the Prius is very roomy with ample head- and legroom. The EPA fuel economy estimate for 2012 Prius: 51/48 mpg or 4.6/4.9 liters/100 km (city/highway). No other car of this size can beat that.
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