Vehicle fuel economy

Hybrid cars cost about $ 5,000 more than
non-hybrids. In addition, hybrids involving two
electrical systems-extra (electric
engine loads the system, batteries, etc.) and most
all the components of a gasoline car. These vehicles
increase the potential for additional repairs by
System.

The Japanese and Europeans have micro cars
fuel efficient. At this time, however, are not
offered the Americans.

Diesel engines are an alternative. BMW has a 320di with 160
horsepower. Gets about 50 mpg and goes 0-60
8.1 seconds. However, this car is not imported
in the United States.

Kia and Hyundai are increasing in quality, but their prices
are coming slightly less expensive car Toyota and Honda.

The cost of transportation can be expensive and higher
fuel prices don't help matters. The following used
vehicles have good grades, are reasonable,
and help costs and therefore lower fuel use.

1. Toyota Corolla has been around for
over 30 years. During the last years,
the Corolla has become a little bigger. Expect
to reach about 30 miles per gallon (mpg)
in the city and 40 mpg on the highway
with this vehicle.

2. Honda Civic was a rival of hard
the Corolla. The Civic has also recently
slightly grown in size. It is precisely there, Civic
with Corolla about 30 mpg in city
and about 40 mpg on the highway.

3. the Geo Prizm will cost about 1000-
$ 1,500 less than a year comparable
Civic or Corolla. The Prizm reach
about 29 mpg city and about 38 mpg on
the highway.

SUV can really eat the fuel, however, they
are convenient for lifting the load and some
definitely have a real advantage in case of bad weather
and off-road conditions.

4. the Suzuki Esteem wagon provides some
load capacity and reasonable fuel
economy. Expect to reach about 28 mpg
in the city and about 37 mpg on the highway
with this vehicle.

5. the Subaru Legacy wagon/Outback
and Forester can all carry goods they
have the wheel. These vehicles generally
have more powerful engines than those
above. Expect to reach approximately
22 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on
Highway.

If you're in the market for a vehicle, be sure
to do your homework. See April (automotive
issue) of "Consumer Reports." This resource
is available at most public libraries.

If you plan to purchase a used vehicle, also be
be sure to read a couple of new vehicle Filed
road tests (revision road tests that were conducted
at the time the vehicle was new) on the used vehicle
interest in car magazines (many are stored
at your local library or the Internet as sources)
"Car and driver, Motor Trend", "" Road & Track, "
or "motorweek." Information from road test
will allow you to zero in which vehicles
previously discussed will be the best for you.

Last but not least, be assured that no
overpay for driving a fuel-efficient vehicle. For
example, if you pay say $ 1,500 more for a vehicle
that reaches five more of your current mpg
vehicle, you would need to drive it about three years
to get $ 1,500 in fuel economy. However, to say
you pay an extra $ 500 for a vehicle that reaches
10 mpg more than your current vehicle. In a small
more than six months, you would retrieve your $ 500.

Kyle Busch is the author of "drive the best for
Price: how to buy a used car, Sport-Utility
Vehicle or Minivan and save money. "On her website:
http://www.drivethebestbook.com accept all transport
questions.

© 2005 Kyle Busch

Kyle Busch is the author of "Drive the best for the price ..." His http://www.drivethebestbook.com web site accepts all questions of transport.