Consider one of these 7 non-hybrid vehicles to save on high fuel costs at the pump
With unrelenting gas prices skyrocketing across the nation, many drivers shopping for a new car will have miles per gallon on the top of their lists.
Electric and hybrid cars are an option for those who want to save on fuel while having a positive impact on the environment, but they typically cost much more than traditional fuel-powered automobiles.
According to the most recent data from AAA, the national average for fuel in the United States is $4.97 per gallon, nearly two dollars more than it was this time last year. That’s enough to push some drivers to consider investing in an electric vehicle.
However, the average cost for an electric vehicle is almost $10,000 more than traditional gasoline vehicles, Kelley Blue Book, an automotive research company, said.
If you’re shopping for a new car but still feel reluctant about purchasing an electric or hybrid vehicle, try one of these top-rated, fuel-efficient cars instead, according to the online vehicle dealer Cars.com.
Mitsubishi Mirage LE: 39 mpg
Cost: $16,595
Fuel economy EPA combined/city/highway: 39/36/43 mpg
Horsepower: 78 hp
HyundaElantra SE: 37 mpg
Cost: $20,200
Fuel economy EPA combined/city/highway: 37/33/43 mpg
Horsepower: 147 hp
Honda Civic EX: 36 mpg
Cost: $22,550
Fuel economy EPA combined/city/highway: 36/32/42 mpg
Horsepower: 180 hp
Hyundai Accent SE: 36 mpg
Cost: $16,645
Fuel economy EPA combined/city/highway: 36/33/41 mpg
Horsepower: 120 hp
Kia Rio LX: 36 mpg
Cost: $16,450
Fuel economy EPA combined/city/highway: 36/33/41 mpg
Horsepower: 120 hp
Toyota Corolla Hatchback Nightshade: 35 mpg
Cost: $23,165
Fuel economy EPA combined/city/highway: 35/32/41 mpg
Horsepower: 169 hp
Nissan Versa SV: 35 mpg
Cost: $18,190
Fuel economy EPA combined/city/highway: 35/32/40 mpg
Horsepower: 122 hp
This story was originally published June 21, 2022 at 4:02 PM.
