TECHNOSQUARE'S TOP 5 FUEL EFFICIENT CARS

Fuel Efficiency - The Need Of The Hour:

With fuel price increasing day by day, Fuel hungry car makers like Chevrolet, GM and other similar car makers are feeling the pinch for not developing fuel efficient cars and they are already behind toyota and honda in the race to build the next generation cars.Lets have a look at our pick for the top 5 fuel efficient cars of 2008.

1.Toyota Prius

Toyota Pirius is a mid sized hybrid electric car.According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, in 2007, the 2008 Prius is the most fuel efficient car sold in the U.S.Laurels seemed to galore for the Pirius as it became the 4th leat co 2 emitting car in the U.K.

Fuel Type	Regular
MPG (city)	48
MPG(highway)	45
MPG(combined)	46

The 2008 Toyota Prius is a 5 passenger car, with 4 doors. The hatchback comprises of 4-cylinder engine with a battery powered electric motor for 110hp. For fuel economy and acceleration, the Toyota Prius is an intelligent car which automatically uses one of both of gas as well as electric source.With a price range of $22,000 - $24,270, Prius is still leading the pack in the long list of fuel efficient cars.

2.Honda Civic Hybrid

The Civic was first introduced as a small, inexpensive hatchback in 1972 and has increased in size while continuing to offer excellent fuel economy. The Civic Hybrid sedan was added to the lineup for 2003, featuring a fuel-efficient gas-electric hybrid powertrain.

Fuel Type	Regular
MPG (city)	39
MPG (highway)	43
MPG (combined)	40

Civic Hybrid is frequently compared to the Toyota Prius. The Civic Hybrid has a smaller but more powerful gasoline engine (1.3L 95BHP), versus (1.5L 76BHP) for the Prius. The Civic's electronic assist motor is (20BHP), while the Prius has a slightly more powerful electronic motor, (67BHP). The Prius is credited as having better fuel mileage.

3.Nissan Altima Hybrid

The Nissan Altima Hybrid is a 5-passenger midsize sedan that offers all the style, convenience, and technology features as the gasoline version but with benefits of enhanced fuel economy and reduced emissions.

Fuel Type	Regular
MPG (city)	21
MPG (highway)	29
MPG (combined)	24

Essentially, the Altima hybrid will run on a QR25 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, but should achieve the power and torque of a 6-cylinder engine while achieving the fuel efficiency of a 4-cylinder vehicle.

4.Ford Escape Hybrid

The Escape is Ford’s compact 4-door SUV that joined the Ford lineup for 2001 and the Escape Hybrid model was added for 2005. While the Escape Hybrid appears nearly identical to a standard Escape, it is powered by an Atkinson-Cycle 4-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor.

Fuel Type	Regular
MPG (city)	29
MPG (highway)	27
MPG (combined)	28

With 155 hp (116 kW), the Hybrid Escape has nearly the same acceleration performance as the conventional 200 hp (150 kW) V6 Escape.

5.Toyota Taris

Yaris sedans start at just over $12K, making them bargains both in terms of price and fuel-efficiency. The car's hallmarks are the versatility of its interior and its amenable handling.

Fuel Type	Regular
MPG (city)	29
MPG (highway)	36
MPG (combined)	32