Fuel Efficient Cars
If you drive Ortega Highway on a daily basis, you've probably wondered if purchasing a more fuel efficient vehicle would save you money. The table below shows the top mpg performers from this years EPA tests.
If you drive one of these vehicles on Ortega Highway, email us and let us know how your actual gas mileage compares
Most Fuel Efficient Cars for 2008
Vehicle |
MPG |
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Toyota Prius |
48 / 45 |
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Honda Civic Hybrid |
40 / 45 |
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Toyota Yaris |
29 / 36 |
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Honda Fit |
27 / 34 |
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Mini Cooper Convertable (manual) Toyota |
23 / 32 |
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Nissan Versa |
26 / 31 |
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Honda Accord |
21 / 31 |
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Audi TT Roadster |
22 / 29 |
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Visit www.fueleconomy.gov for more cars & information on the worst mpg cars of 2008 as well as fuel cell and other non-gasoline powered vehicle options.
- Avoid Aggressive Driving - Not only does it lower your mpg by up to 33%, but it is particularly dangerous on Ortega Highway.
- Remove Excessive Weight - Every 100lbs you can remove saves you about $0 .03 to $0 .05 cents per mile.
- Avoid Idling - Idling gets you 0 miles per gallon. If you are going to be there for a few minutes, it is best to shut it down.
- Maintain Your Vehicle - Properly inflated tires, a clean air filter, and a recent tune up will do wonders for your gas mileage.