Affordable Used Eco Friendly Cars
Are you interested in reducing your carbon footprint, but don't think you can afford it with your current budget? Don't worry my eco friendly friend there are a lot of affordable eco friendly cars out there that will fit any budget. Today's list of vehicles is for the environmentally conscious motorists on a budget.
You don't have to spend an arm a and a leg on a hybrid or low emission vehicle. Whether you're looking for a fuel efficient car for commuting or a vehicle that will reduce green house gasses you'll be happy to know there's a lot more to choose from than you may have originally thought. Use this article as a guide to eco friendly vehicles you never considered.
(Vehicle pictures based on 2013 models)
Honda Fit
The Honda Fit is a sporty fuel friendly option if you're looking for a lower emission vehicle. There are 2 vehicle packages for the Fit Base and Sport. This 5 door base model new starts at $15,425 and the Sport package which includes vehicle navigation starts at just over $17,000. It comes in automatic or manual for those who like to feel the road. Safety features include 4 wheel anti lock brakes, child proof rear door locks, daytime running lights and dual multiple thresh hold air bags and side curtains.
| MPG | Engine | Safety Rating |
| 28 City / 35 Hwy | 117 @ 6600, 1.5L/91, Gas I4 | ★★★★ |
Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius is a very eco friendly vehicle that gets Vegans blood pumping. The Prius boasts an impressive MPG of 51 city and 48 hwy. The Prius comes in 6 different models the base model starting at $23,215 and the Prius 5 model starting at $30,005. Prius safety features include 4 wheel anti lock brakes, back up monitor, child safety door locks, tire pressure monitoring system, front, rear, side impact air bags and curtains and front and rear energy absorbing crumple zones. In the Prius you'll be safe while you're being environmental.
| MPG | Engine | Safety Rating |
| 51 City / 48 Hwy | 98 @ 5200, 1.8L/110, Gas/Electric I4 | ★★★★ |
Kia Optima
The sporty Kia Optima starting at an MSRP of $21,350 comes in 6 different four door models with lots of options. The Optima is available in automatic and manual as well and comes with a ton of safety features. The Kia Optima gets a 5 star safety rating for rollover resistance. Other safety features include 4 wheel anti lock brakes, 5 mph bumpers, driver and rear front side and curtain air bags including front air bags with occupancy sensor, front and rear crumple zones, hill assist start, impact triggered auto door unlocking and so much more.
| MPG | Engine | Safety Rating |
| 24 City / 35 Hwy | 274 @ 6000, 2.0L/122, Turbocharged Gas I4 200 @ 6300 | ★★★★★ |
Honda Insight
The aptly name Honda Insight has both an electric as well as gas engine. It's available in 3 different models starting at $18,600 The insight claims to get a massive 41 MPG city and 44 MPG hwy. The Insight gets 4 stars for rollover resistance and comes standard with a series of safety features that include 4 wheel anti lock brakes, Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, front rear, side and curtain air bags all around, side impact door beams and more depending on package.
| MPG | Engine | Safety Rating |
| 41 City / 44 Hwy | 98 @ 5800, 1.3L/82, Gas/Electric I4 | ★★★★ |
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