Gas Mileage and Gas Prices » mpg http://www.fueleconomyhelp.com How to Increase Gas Mileage and Beat Gas Prices Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:37:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Hybrid MPG: Toyota Prius vs. Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic http://www.fueleconomyhelp.com/2009/06/hybrid-mpg-toyota-prius-vs-nissan-altima-vs-honda-civic/ http://www.fueleconomyhelp.com/2009/06/hybrid-mpg-toyota-prius-vs-nissan-altima-vs-honda-civic/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:50:10 +0000 Fuel Economy Advisor http://www.fueleconomyhelp.com/?p=248 Now that we are hearing more and more about fuel saving hybrid cars that run on batteries, we wanted to know how the top contenders compare in fuel consumption and value.   So we took at the look at the 3 Hybrids rated the most fuel effecient for 2009:  The 2009 Toyota Prius Hybrid, the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid and the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid.

2009 Nissan Altima HybridAll of these figures are based on the assumption that you have driven the car at least 1500 miles to break it in. Assuming 1500 miles annually and gas prices at $2.44 per gallon, combined MPG (Miles Per Gallon) and the assumption that you refill when the tank is at 10% full.

The Toyota Prius Hybrid does the best in the city at a whopping 45 MPG, but breaks even when it comes to the highway at 45 MPG and again takes the lead in the combined gas mileage at 46 MPG. It should cost you about $1.33 to drive 25 miles, while only using only .54 of a gallon of gas. This car will cost about $794.00 to fill up on a yearly basis.

The Nissan Altima Hybrid does not do as well as either car, as it only gets 35 miles in the city and 33 on the highway. It only pulls a combined 34 MPG. To drive 25 miles would cost you $1.79 and only gets 612 miles on a tank of gas.
You’re looking at $1076.00 in annual fuel cost based on 612 miles per tank fill up.

The Honda Civic Hybrid comes in about even with the Honda Prius with 40 miles in the city and 45 on the highway. It pulls a combined 42 MPG, it cost $1.45 to drive 25 miles, while only using .60 of a gallon.  To fill this car up it will cost you $43.92, while getting 612 miles off of a fill up, and a yearly fuel cost of $871.00.

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]]> http://www.fueleconomyhelp.com/2009/06/hybrid-mpg-toyota-prius-vs-nissan-altima-vs-honda-civic/feed/ 112 Advantages of Better Gas Mileage in the 2009 Chevy Aveo http://www.fueleconomyhelp.com/2009/03/advantages-of-better-gas-mileage-in-the-2009-chevy-aveo/ http://www.fueleconomyhelp.com/2009/03/advantages-of-better-gas-mileage-in-the-2009-chevy-aveo/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:42:09 +0000 Fuel Economy Advisor http://www.fueleconomyhelp.com/?p=229 2009 Chevy AveoFuel economy is an important factor to consider when purchasing a vehicle. For instance the Chevy Aveo, in addition to its many other features, boasts a remarkable EPA estimated 34 mpg (miles per gallon). With the higher gas prices experienced this year, along with the current economic downslide, making sure you get the most value for your dollar is essential when buying a new car. Not only will the high gas mileage save you money every day that you own the vehicle, but cars with higher gas mileages tend to have higher resale values, protecting your investment over time.

The secret behind the improved fuel economy in the Chevy Aveo lies in the new ECOTEC engine. Without sacrificing performance, the variable valve timing on the engine results in 27 mpg city and 34 mpg highway, with the manual transmission, and 25 city, 34 highway, using a four speed automatic. Chevy is breaking away from the typical gas guzzling vehicles many Americans associate with previous models. The Aveo is the same American quality you have come to expect, but now with the gas mileage you would expect from an import. When looking for your new car, consider the Chevrolet Aveo and feel what it is like to save money every time you start the engine.

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]]> http://www.fueleconomyhelp.com/2009/03/advantages-of-better-gas-mileage-in-the-2009-chevy-aveo/feed/ 66 Cars with the Best Gas Mileage Tested http://www.fueleconomyhelp.com/2008/11/cars-with-the-best-gas-mileage-tested/ http://www.fueleconomyhelp.com/2008/11/cars-with-the-best-gas-mileage-tested/#comments Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:56:55 +0000 Fuel Economy Advisor http://www.fueleconomyhelp.com/?p=132 Cars.com announced yesterday the results of it’s gas mileage car tests, and the results are interesting.  The cars tested were:

  • 2008 Ford Focus SES sedan: 2.0-liter four-cylinder, five-speed manual; 24/35 mpg city/highway (28 mpg combined)
  • 2009 Honda Civic EX-L sedan: 1.8-liter four-cylinder, five-speed auto; 25/36 mpg city/highway (29 mpg combined)
  • 2009 Pontiac G5 XFE coupe: 2.2-liter four-cylinder, five-speed manual; 25/37 mpg city/highway (30 mpg combined)
  • 2009 Toyota Corolla XLE sedan: 1.8-liter four-cylinder, four-speed auto; 27/35 mpg city/highway (30 mpg combined)

They fueled all 4 cars up at the same pump, then took them on a 300 mile test drive.  Here’s the gas mileage results:

  • 2009 Toyota Corolla XLE sedan: 36.4 mpg
  • 2009 Honda Civic EX-L sedan: 34.6 mpg
  • 2009 Pontiac G5 XFE coupe: 33.1 mpg
  • 2008 Ford Focus SES sedan: 31.0 mpg

I’m not too surprised that the Corolla performed well, as Toyotas are known for their gas mileage.  In fact I’m not surprised that the Japanese cars ranked better overall.  But I am surprised that the Ford Focus did so poorly, not even reaching its advertised highway MPG.  31 mpg is nothing to sneeze at, but considering the compromises Ford made to make the Focus (small, smaller engine, less features) it makes it a much less attractive car purchase.

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]]> http://www.fueleconomyhelp.com/2008/11/cars-with-the-best-gas-mileage-tested/feed/ 19 Gas Prices Dropping; Closer to $3 Per Gallon http://www.fueleconomyhelp.com/2008/10/gas-prices-dropping-closer-to-3-per-gallon/ http://www.fueleconomyhelp.com/2008/10/gas-prices-dropping-closer-to-3-per-gallon/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:37:41 +0000 Fuel Economy Advisor http://www.fueleconomyhelp.com/?p=35 Finally – some relief from ridiculously high gas prices.  All summer long I’ve been paying over $50 to fill my tank – on regular unleaded!  Now granted it’s a V8 gas guzzler (not even an SUV!) that only gets 20 miles to the gallon, but still, with gas prices hitting $4 per gallon in some spots it has been expensive.

But the good news today is that the nationwide Lundberg Survey of gas prices has discovered that the average national price for unleaded regular gasoline has dropped .35 cents, from $3.66 to $3.31 per gallon.  Almost at $3!

We’re not out of the woods yet; CNN reported that gas prices are still 19% higher than they were a year ago. Still, we’re within .25 cents of hitting the $3 average.  Their report is more optimistic; according to CNN the average price of regular unleaded dropped to $3.247 a gallon nationwide, down almost 4 and a half cents.

Time to fill ‘er up yet?  Not yet … I bet gas prices are going to keep dropping all week!  Unless, of course, you’re out of fuel, in which case, yes, you’d better go fill the tank :)

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