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Old 06-07-07, 07:08 PM
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Default Top 10 non-hybrid cars that get 30mpg or more:

Figures are based on the 2006-2007 combined fuel economy statistics from fueleconomy.gov

Top 10 non-hybrid cars that get 30mpg or more :

Honda Fit: 33 Combined - 31 city / 37 highway
Toyota Yaris: 36 Combined - 34 city / 39 highway
Nissan Versa: 32 Combined - 30 city / 36 highway
MINI Cooper: 33 Combined - 30 city / 37 highway
Honda Civic: 33 Combined - 30 city / 40 highway
Toyota Corolla: 33 Combined - 30 city / 38 highway
Nissan Sentra: 32 Combined - 29 city / 36 highway
Hyundai Accent: 31 Combined - 28 city / 37 highway
Kia Rio: 32 Combined - 29 city / 38 highway
Mazda 3: 31 Combined - 28 city / 35 highway

souece : fueleconomy.gov
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The Yaris gets a whopping 3mpg over the next runner-ups in combined mileage. Impressive showing to say the least.
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
The Yaris gets a whopping 3mpg over the next runner-ups in combined mileage. Impressive showing to say the least.
Yeah, but it's also the most asthmatic at 104 hp...
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MINI Cooper: 33 Combined - 30 city / 37 highway
Honda Civic: 33 Combined - 30 city / 40 highway
Toyota Corolla: 33 Combined - 30 city / 38 highway



huh?


Funny yet the Camry Hybrid and Passat TDI are way more luxurious and can match those figures
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Originally Posted by Nextourer
MINI Cooper: 33 Combined - 30 city / 37 highway
Honda Civic: 33 Combined - 30 city / 40 highway
Toyota Corolla: 33 Combined - 30 city / 38 highway



huh?


Funny yet the Camry Hybrid and Passat TDI are way more luxurious and can match those figures
lol good catch
looks like G.W. Bush calculated those figures
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Originally Posted by UberNoob
lol good catch
looks like G.W. Bush calculated those figures
Funny.....
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Originally Posted by UberNoob
lol good catch
looks like G.W. Bush calculated those figures
LOL! Good one.
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Originally Posted by Nextourer
MINI Cooper: 33 Combined - 30 city / 37 highway
Honda Civic: 33 Combined - 30 city / 40 highway
Toyota Corolla: 33 Combined - 30 city / 38 highway

Funny yet the Camry Hybrid and Passat TDI are way more luxurious and can match those figures
Yes the Camry hybrid can match those figures but cost much more as well
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Originally Posted by Nextourer


huh?


Funny yet the Camry Hybrid and Passat TDI are way more luxurious and can match those figures
It does say "non-hybrid cars", plus it's difficult to get a brand new diesel in California and some other states.
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True. But puts it into perspective, huh?

and trust me, I can load a MINI to cost more than the TCH or Passat TDI. The MINI is not cheap to purchase nor maintain. The other two are.
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I heard the Caparo T1 (prototype) got about 33 mpg
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my GS400 got 30mpg the other day...then again, it was all highway miles.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Yeah, but it's also the most asthmatic at 104 hp...
yaris dyno. not bad 97whp!

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LOL... Who actually dyno'd a Yaris?!
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Unless they are referring to strictly brand-new 2007 models, they also forgot the Scion xA, xB, and the VW diesels. The 2006 xA and xB get roughly the same mileage as the Yaris.....not surprising, since they are built on the same platform and drivetrains. The VW diesels, of course, (dropped temporarily this year until new ones arrive next year), are phenominal in their mileage...they far outdo any of the vehicles on this list and, in some cases, even outdo the Prius and Civic Hybrids.
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