Top 20 Most Fuel Efficient Used Cars

Given the price of gas, and the economic recovery still slow to gain traction, many new car buyers are opting for used.

And the more fuel-efficient, the better.

Here’s a list of the most fuel-efficient cars from the last 10 years (2001-2010) as compiled by Consumer Reports.

Not surprisingly, hybrids top the list.

Consumer Reports notes that they look for cars that are reliable, safe, and perform well in tests. While most models here meet those criteria, not all do.

Note the super-fuel efficient first-generation Honda Insight. Great fuel economy, but a stiff, choppy ride and loud road noise may make you reconsider buying one.

Model Years	Vehicle	Overall MPG
2001-2006	Honda Insight	51
2010	Toyota Prius IV	44
2004-2009	Toyota Prius	44
2007-2009	Toyota Prius Touring	42
2001-2003	Toyota Prius	41
2001-2005	VW Golf GLS TDI	41
2008-2010	Smart ForTwo Passion	39
2010	Honda Insight EX	38
2010	VW Golf TDI	38
2001-2005	Toyota Echo	38
2006-2010	Honda Civic Hybrid	37
2003-2005	Honda Civic Hybrid	36
2009-2010	VW Jetta wagon TDI	34
2006	VW Jetta sedan TDI	34
2010	Ford Fusion Hybrid	34
2007-2008	Honda Fit Sport	34
2007-2009	Toyota Yaris 2-door hatchback	34
2007-2010	Toyota Camry Hybrid	34
2007-2010	Scion xD	34
2007-2009	Toyota Yaris sedan	33

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