US EPA lists best/worst for fuel economy...
10-18-2006, 03:48 PM
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US EPA lists best/worst for fuel economy...
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The U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday released lists of the cars with the highest and the lowest fuel economy for the 2007 model year.
Rankings are given both in terms of the best and worst performers in a given class, and the best and worst overall. The lowest fuel economy belongs to the Lamborghini Murcielago, with 9/14 mpg for city/highway driving. The best overall performer was the Toyota Prius hybrid, at 60/51 mpg.
Overall Fuel Economy Leaders:
1. Toyota Prius (hybrid-electric) 60/51
2. Honda Civic Hybrid 49/51
3. Toyota Cmry Hybrid 40/38
4. Ford Escape Hybrid FWD 36/31
5. Toyota Yaris (manual) 34/40
6. Toyota Yaris (automatic) 34/39
7. Honda Fit (manual) 33/38
8. Toyota Corolla (manual) 32/41
9. Hyundai Accent (manual) 32/35 & Kia Rio (manual) 32/35
10. Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD 32/29 & Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD 32/29
Lowest Overall Fuel Economy Models:
1. Lamborghini L-147/148 Murcielago (automatic) 9/14
2. Bentley Arnage LWB 10/15
3. Lamborghini L-147/148 Murcielago (manual) 10/16
4. Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (automatic) 10/17
5. Ferrari 599 GTB 11/15
6. Bentley Azure 11/16 Bentley Arnage 11/16
7. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 11/17 & Lamborghini L-140/715 Gallardo (manual-LR) & 11/17 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (manual) 11/17
8. Aston Martin DB9 Coupe & DB9 Volante (manual) 11/18 & Bentley Continental Flying Spur 11/18 & Bentley Continental GTC 11/18
9. Jeep Grande Cherokee 4WD 12/15
10. Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG 12/16 & Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG 12/16
Highest Fuel Economy Models by Vehicle Class:
Two-Seater: Mazda MX-5 (manual) 25/30
Minicompact Car: New Beetle Convertible 22/30
Subcompact Car: Toyota Yaris (manual) 34/40
Compact Car: Honda Civic Hybrid 49/51
Midsize Car: Toyota Prius (hybrid) 60/51
Large Car: Hyundai Sonata (manual) 24/34
Small Station Wagon: Honda Fit 33/38
Midsize Station Wagon: Ford Focus Wagon (manual) 27/37
Sport Utility Vehicle: Ford Escape Hybrid FWD 36/31
Minivan: Dodge Caravan 2WD 20/26
Pickup Truck: Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD (manual) 24/29
Mazda B2300 2WD (manual) 24/29
Van (Cargo&Passenger): Chevrolet G1500/2500 Chevy Van 2WD 15/20 (4.3 and 5.3 liter engines) & GMC G1500/2500 Savana 2WD Cargo 15/20 (4.3 and 5.3 liter engines)
Lowest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class:
Two Seater: Lamborghini L-147/148 Murcielago 9/14
Minicompact Car: Aston Martin DB9 Coupe & Volante (manual) 11/18
Subcompact Car: Bentley Azure 11/16
Compact Car: Bentley Continental GT 12/19
Midsize Car: Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 10/17
Large Car: Bentley Arnage LWB 10/15
Small Station Wagon: Audi S4 Avant 15/21
Midsize Station Wagon: Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon 14/20
Sport Utility Vehicle: Jeep Grande Cherokee 4WD 12/15
Minivan: Ford Freestar Cargo Van FWD 17/23
Ford Freestar Wagon FWD 17/23
Mercury Monterey Wagon FWD 17/23
Pickup Truck: Nissan Titan 4WD 13/18
Van (Passenger and Cargo): Chevrolet G15/25 series 14/18 & Chevrolet H1500/2500 series 14/18 & GMC G15/25 series 14/18 & GMC H1500/2500 series 14/18
Rankings are given both in terms of the best and worst performers in a given class, and the best and worst overall. The lowest fuel economy belongs to the Lamborghini Murcielago, with 9/14 mpg for city/highway driving. The best overall performer was the Toyota Prius hybrid, at 60/51 mpg.
Overall Fuel Economy Leaders:
1. Toyota Prius (hybrid-electric) 60/51
2. Honda Civic Hybrid 49/51
3. Toyota Cmry Hybrid 40/38
4. Ford Escape Hybrid FWD 36/31
5. Toyota Yaris (manual) 34/40
6. Toyota Yaris (automatic) 34/39
7. Honda Fit (manual) 33/38
8. Toyota Corolla (manual) 32/41
9. Hyundai Accent (manual) 32/35 & Kia Rio (manual) 32/35
10. Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD 32/29 & Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD 32/29
Lowest Overall Fuel Economy Models:
1. Lamborghini L-147/148 Murcielago (automatic) 9/14
2. Bentley Arnage LWB 10/15
3. Lamborghini L-147/148 Murcielago (manual) 10/16
4. Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (automatic) 10/17
5. Ferrari 599 GTB 11/15
6. Bentley Azure 11/16 Bentley Arnage 11/16
7. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 11/17 & Lamborghini L-140/715 Gallardo (manual-LR) & 11/17 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (manual) 11/17
8. Aston Martin DB9 Coupe & DB9 Volante (manual) 11/18 & Bentley Continental Flying Spur 11/18 & Bentley Continental GTC 11/18
9. Jeep Grande Cherokee 4WD 12/15
10. Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG 12/16 & Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG 12/16
Highest Fuel Economy Models by Vehicle Class:
Two-Seater: Mazda MX-5 (manual) 25/30
Minicompact Car: New Beetle Convertible 22/30
Subcompact Car: Toyota Yaris (manual) 34/40
Compact Car: Honda Civic Hybrid 49/51
Midsize Car: Toyota Prius (hybrid) 60/51
Large Car: Hyundai Sonata (manual) 24/34
Small Station Wagon: Honda Fit 33/38
Midsize Station Wagon: Ford Focus Wagon (manual) 27/37
Sport Utility Vehicle: Ford Escape Hybrid FWD 36/31
Minivan: Dodge Caravan 2WD 20/26
Pickup Truck: Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD (manual) 24/29
Mazda B2300 2WD (manual) 24/29
Van (Cargo&Passenger): Chevrolet G1500/2500 Chevy Van 2WD 15/20 (4.3 and 5.3 liter engines) & GMC G1500/2500 Savana 2WD Cargo 15/20 (4.3 and 5.3 liter engines)
Lowest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class:
Two Seater: Lamborghini L-147/148 Murcielago 9/14
Minicompact Car: Aston Martin DB9 Coupe & Volante (manual) 11/18
Subcompact Car: Bentley Azure 11/16
Compact Car: Bentley Continental GT 12/19
Midsize Car: Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 10/17
Large Car: Bentley Arnage LWB 10/15
Small Station Wagon: Audi S4 Avant 15/21
Midsize Station Wagon: Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon 14/20
Sport Utility Vehicle: Jeep Grande Cherokee 4WD 12/15
Minivan: Ford Freestar Cargo Van FWD 17/23
Ford Freestar Wagon FWD 17/23
Mercury Monterey Wagon FWD 17/23
Pickup Truck: Nissan Titan 4WD 13/18
Van (Passenger and Cargo): Chevrolet G15/25 series 14/18 & Chevrolet H1500/2500 series 14/18 & GMC G15/25 series 14/18 & GMC H1500/2500 series 14/18
10-18-2006, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Lister00169
But I didn't know the Grand Cherokee got such piss poor mileage.
that the Hummer and Escalade are not on the lists...
10-18-2006, 04:40 PM
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Well, I think the Escalade has got that cylinder deactivation tech, so it probably makes it better on gas, and I think the Hummer H1 is out of production now.
10-18-2006, 07:17 PM
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Toyota is all over that list... I'm suprised to see the Escape on there... Good to see the Fit on there... but it doesn't suprise me at all the the list is loaded with hybrids
The corolla is on the list, so I guess that honda needs to bump it up a notch on the non-hybrid civic
My brother actually gets better mileage than the EPA numbers in his 4 cly 4x4 toyota tacomo (stock except for k&N drop in)
But, yeah, most of the time the numbers are ALOT different then what people experience in real life... that's why there's always the YMMV disclaimer...
The corolla is on the list, so I guess that honda needs to bump it up a notch on the non-hybrid civic
Originally Posted by heyitsme
This whole test is based on Bullshit EPA numbers so the whole thing is one big lie.
My brother actually gets better mileage than the EPA numbers in his 4 cly 4x4 toyota tacomo (stock except for k&N drop in)
But, yeah, most of the time the numbers are ALOT different then what people experience in real life... that's why there's always the YMMV disclaimer...
10-18-2006, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Toyota is all over that list... I'm suprised to see the Escape on there...
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10-18-2006, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
This whole test is based on Bullshit EPA numbers so the whole thing is one big lie.
Prius' get nowhere near they're claimed mileage.
10-19-2006, 06:08 PM
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I thought the VW TDI Jetta milage was way up there. 
And where's the Civic manual?
The Euro Accord diesel would be about the middle of the pack on the best milage list.
And where's the Civic manual?
The Euro Accord diesel would be about the middle of the pack on the best milage list.
10-19-2006, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Lister00169
But I didn't know the Grand Cherokee got such piss poor mileage.
Minicompact Car: New Beetle Convertible 22/30
Last edited by SpeedyV6; 10-19-2006 at 06:45 PM.
10-24-2006, 04:47 PM
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LOL @ the sub-compact/compact designations for these cars!
Minicompact Car: Aston Martin DB9 Coupe & Volante (manual) 11/18
Subcompact Car: Bentley Azure 11/16
Compact Car: Bentley Continental GT 12/19
I would never in a million years think of the Continental GT as a "compact" or the DB9 as a minicompact. I guess they go by interior volume!
Minicompact Car: Aston Martin DB9 Coupe & Volante (manual) 11/18
Subcompact Car: Bentley Azure 11/16
Compact Car: Bentley Continental GT 12/19
I would never in a million years think of the Continental GT as a "compact" or the DB9 as a minicompact. I guess they go by interior volume!
10-24-2006, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Belzebutt
I would never in a million years think of the Continental GT as a "compact" or the DB9 as a minicompact. I guess they go by interior volume!
10-24-2006, 07:59 PM
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That's one thing I love about the Prius, I was shocked when I finally saw one at a dealership and saw how much stuff you can pack in there. It's a very practical car unlike the Honda hybrids which give up a lot of trunk space and folding rear seats.
10-24-2006, 08:53 PM
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Holy Toyota!
10-24-2006, 10:05 PM
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I call BS on that article. There are several factual errors.....
for starters a Toyota Prius is NOT a midsize car and the Accord Hybrid is not on that list... (a mid sized car)
for starters a Toyota Prius is NOT a midsize car and the Accord Hybrid is not on that list... (a mid sized car)
10-25-2006, 05:30 AM
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I am certain that those Bentley, Lambo and Ferrari owners are deeply upset with their fuel economy.
10-25-2006, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
I am certain that those Bentley, Lambo and Ferrari owners are deeply upset with their fuel economy.
A buddy and I rented a Prius for a trip down to L.A. and got nowhere near the EPA ratings. I would say it averaged about 40-45 on the hwy. I looked at the MPG readout quite frequently on our trip.
10-26-2006, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeedyV6
I'm guessing that's the SRT Grand Cherokee.
I have a 2005 GC with the 5.7 Hemi which has the same cylinder de-activation technology as the Tahoe/Escalade (Jeep/DCX calls it MDS for "Multiple Displacement System"). If I'm easy on her I can push 20mpg.. not bad for an engine with 330hp and 375 ft. lb. of tourque.
The SRT-8 has the same basic 5.7L block (with different crank, top end, pistons, injectors, etc..) bumped up to 6.1L with no MDS.. That should explain the mileage.. Although, getting 12-15 mpg still isn't terrible when you can push a 4800 pound brick-shaped, AWD SUV from 0-60 in around 4.5 seconds..
SIDENOTE: How is a Prius considered a "midsize" car and the civic a compact? I always considered the Prius a compact as well..
Last edited by Scribesoft; 10-26-2006 at 07:14 PM.
10-26-2006, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Scribesoft
... SIDENOTE: How is a Prius considered a "midsize" car and the civic a compact? I always considered the Prius a compact as well..
I've always been wary of the value of "interior volume" measurements.
10-26-2006, 11:06 PM
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suprised they didnt list the Ford Super Duty, Dodge Ram, all those HUGE SUVs, but I think they weigh so much, that they dont have to list fuel economy. (LAME)
10-26-2006, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by biker
I thought the VW TDI Jetta milage was way up there.
And where's the Civic manual?
The Euro Accord diesel would be about the middle of the pack on the best milage list.
And where's the Civic manual?
The Euro Accord diesel would be about the middle of the pack on the best milage list.
There is no TDI for 2007 beacuse of new emissions requirments. VW is trying to figure it out but as of now the last TDI you can buy from VW in any form will be 2006. The only diesel cars in the US for 2007 will be from MB and about $60k to start. Trucks get a break beacuse the standards are based on a emission/ weight scale. This screws cars. MB got around it with a complicated and expensive exhaust system. VW can do the same thing, but who wants a $40k TDI Rabbit?
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