America's Top 20 Fuel-Efficient Cars

cawimmer430 · February 02, 2009, 01:42:26 PM

This was posted on GCZ. No link provided.

No. 1 Premium Convertible: Chevrolet Corvette
2009 Base MSRP: $51,700
Smart Green Index: 782
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 19 mpg

No. 2 Luxury Car: Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2009 Base MSRP: $86,700
Smart Green Index: 771
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 17 mpg

No. 3 Near-Luxury Car: Lexus IS 250/350
2009 Base MSRP: $31,150
Smart Green Index: 765
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 24 mpg

No. 4 Specialty Coupe: Mini Cooper Clubman
2009 Base MSRP: $20,200
Smart Green Index: 751
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 32 mpg

No. 5 Midsize Car: Toyota Prius
2009 Base MSRP: $22,000
Smart Green Index: 749
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 46 mpg

No. 6 Near-Luxury SUV: Lexus RX 400 Hybrid
2008 Base MSRP: $42,080
Smart Green Index: 742
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 25 mpg

No. 7 Premium Coupe: 2009 BMW 3-Series
Base MSRP: $33,400
Smart Green Index: 729
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 22 mpg

No. 8 Small Multi-Function (MFV): Toyota Yaris Hatchback
2009 Base MSRP: $12,205
Smart Green Index: 725
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 32 mpg

No. 9 Convertible: Mini Cooper Convertible
2009 Base MSRP: $30,800
Smart Green Index: 719
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 29 mpg

No. 10 Luxury SUV: Audi Q7
2009 Base MSRP: $43,500
Smart Green Index: 711
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 16 mpg

No. 11 Large Car: Kia Amanti
2009 Base MSRP: $28,000
Smart Green Index: 707
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 17 mpg

No. 12 Small Car: Mazda3 sedan
2009 Base MSRP: $14,490
Smart Green Index: 697
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 27 mpg

No. 13 Minivan: Honda Odyssey
2009 Base MSRP: $26,255
Smart Green Index: 688
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 20 mpg

No. 14 Mid-Specialty Coupe: Honda Accord Coupe
2009 Base MSRP: $22,255
Smart Green Index: 686
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 25 mpg

No. 15 Medium SUV: Toyota 4Runner
2009 Base MSRP: $28,640
Smart Green Index: 664
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 18 mpg

Tie: No. 16 Medium Crossover: Toyota Highlander Hybrid
2009 Base MSRP: $34,700
Smart Green Index: 649
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 26 mpg

Tie: No. 16 Medium Crossover: Nissan Murano
2009 Base MSRP: $26,870
Smart Green Index: 649
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 20 mpg

No. 17 Small SUV: Honda CR-V
2009 Base MSRP: $21,095
Smart Green Index: 644
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 23 mpg

No. 18 Large SUV: Chevrolet Tahoe
2009 Base MSRP: $35,730
Smart Green Index: 641
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 16 mpg

Tie: No. 19 Large Pickup: Chevrolet Avalanche
2009 Base MSRP: $34,255
Smart Green Index: 630
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 16 mpg

Tie: No. 19 Large Pickup: Toyota Tundra
2008 Base MSRP: $22,390
Smart Green Index: 628
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 16 mpg

No. 20 Standard Pickup: Honda Ridgeline
2009 Base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: $28,000
Smart Green Index: 602
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 17 mpg

ifcar · February 02, 2009, 01:43:55 PM

Many of those are either inaccurate or have strange criteria.

cawimmer430 · February 02, 2009, 01:44:24 PM

Quote from: ifcar on February 02, 2009, 01:43:55 PM
Many of those are either inaccurate or have strange criteria.

I love how Lexus cars are called "near luxury". Bitchslap to Lexus.

ifcar · February 02, 2009, 01:45:34 PM

Quote from: cawimmer430 on February 02, 2009, 01:44:24 PM
I love how Lexus cars are called "near luxury". Bitchslap to Lexus.

It's referring to the class of car...C-Class/3-Series/IS -- same class.

cawimmer430 · February 02, 2009, 01:45:56 PM

Quote from: ifcar on February 02, 2009, 01:45:34 PM
It's referring to the class of car...C-Class/3-Series/IS -- same class.

But why is that called "near luxury"?

ifcar · February 02, 2009, 01:46:24 PM

Quote from: cawimmer430 on February 02, 2009, 01:45:56 PM
But why is that called "near luxury"?

Lower price.

cawimmer430 · February 02, 2009, 01:47:09 PM

Quote from: ifcar on February 02, 2009, 01:46:24 PM
Lower price.

Entry-level luxury sounds much better than "near luxury". Near luxury sort off implies "POSER".

ifcar · February 02, 2009, 01:48:41 PM

The cars are ranked by "smart green index", which seems unrelated to gas mileage. Do they describe what they're talking about on the page you pulled this from?

cawimmer430 · February 02, 2009, 01:49:19 PM

Quote from: ifcar on February 02, 2009, 01:48:41 PM
The cars are ranked by "smart green index", which seems unrelated to gas mileage. Do they describe what they're talking about on the page you pulled this from?

Nope. This is how it was posted on GCZ.

http://www.germancarzone.com/pit-general-discussion/28346-americas-top-fuel-efficient-cars.html#post362874

Vinsanity · February 02, 2009, 01:50:39 PM

Quote from: cawimmer430 on February 02, 2009, 01:42:26 PM
No. 11 Large Car: Kia Amanti
2009 Base MSRP: $28,000
Smart Green Index: 707
EPA Combined Fuel Economy: 17 mpg

What else was in this category that this car won over, but couldn't beat a Corvette or S-Class?

Also, how does the Mazda 3 win over a Civic, Corolla, or Versa?

Tave · February 02, 2009, 03:48:41 PM

It has a fantastic Smart Green Index.

Speed_Racer · February 02, 2009, 05:58:49 PM

Hello...diesel?