Top 5 Favorite American Cars for Fuel Efficiency
It may be safe to say that the need for American cars with great fuel efficiency has skyrocketed in the past decade. In fact if you were to think back to November 19th, 2008 you probably couldn't recall too much about that day. But on that very day most Americans saw gas prices drop below $2 for the first time since March of 2005 and after seeing it reach beyond $4 in July of that year. Now it's been nearly four years and the average price of gasoline in the United States sits at $3.35. This has caused American manufactures to take action and produce much more fuel efficient vehicles to help lighten the load.
Top American Car Makes
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2012 Ford Focus
One of the first manufacturers to spring into action was Ford Motor Company as they have introduced a new and improved Ford Focus. The Focus can be bought in a four-door hatchback or sedan style a with a total of nine different models with seven of them being paired with a 2.0L four-cylinder flex fuel engine at an average price of $16,500. This engine grants the Focus the ability to get 26 city/36 highway miles per gallon with no problem at all.
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| Make | Model | MPG | Engine Type | Cost |
| Ford | Focus | 26 city/36 highway | 2.0L four-cylinder flex fuel engine | $16,500 |
*Cost based on base vehicle plan options
2012 Ford Focus
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2012 Chevrolet Volt
The Chevy Volt may very well be the most popular plug-in hybrid car to exist in the United States as it's able to offer a number of fantastic qualities. The Volt is both stylish and high performing as it combines a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack which racks up 20-25 miles, with a 1.4L four-cylinder engine that is capable of getting 33 mpg. The manufacturers at Chevy have totaled about the overall mileage for the Volt is approximately 95city/93hwy which will only cost you $39,145.
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| Make | Model | MPG | Engine Type | Cost |
| Chevrolet | Volt | electric 20-25 miles | 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack | $39,145 |
| Chevrolet | Volt | 33 | 1.4L four-cylinder engine |
*Cost based on base vehicle plan options
2012 Chevrolet Volt
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2012 Ford Fusion
With the Ford Focus offering excellent fuel economy in the small automobile category the Ford Fusion is taking full control of mid-size sedan arena. There are five different versions of the Fusion with each one offering excellent mileage at 23city and 32 highway mpg from a 2.5L four-cylinder engine. The Fusion Hybrid offers the most mileage at 41/36 from a 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid engine with an electric, while staying very affordable at a base price of $28,775.
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| Make | Model | MPG | Engine Type | Cost |
| Ford | Fusion | 23city and 32 highway | 2.5L four-cylinder engine | $28,775 |
*Cost based on base vehicle plan options
2012 Ford Fusion
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2012 Lincoln MKZ
For those who would prefer some luxury mixed with fuel efficiency the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is definitely the way to go. The best part about the MKZ hybrid is that you're getting a boost in features and quality while receiving the same engine found in the Fusion hybrid. This allows this luxurious sedan to also produce 41 city/36 hwy miles per gallon at a base price of $34,775.
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| Make | Model | MPG | Engine Type | Cost |
| Lincoln | MKZ | 41 city/ 36 hwy | 2.5L four-cylinder engine | $34,775 |
*Cost based on base vehicle plan options
2012 Lincoln MKZ
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2012 Chevrolet Sonic
When you start considering American subcompact cars that offer great fuel efficiency there is no better choice than the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. This vehicle offers an excellent fun appearance that has often times been lost with certain makes and models, while still offering excellent fuel economy. Car buyers who pick the Sonic are treated to a 1.8L four-cylinder engine that produces an awesome 26 city/35 hwy mpg for a base price of $13,865.
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| Make | Model | MPG | Engine Type | Cost |
| Chevrolet | Sonic | 26 city/ 35 hwy | 1.8L four-cylinder engine | $13,865 |
*Cost based on base vehicle plan options
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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