Cheapest and Highest MPG Cars Available Right Now
June 30, 2011
Gas prices are still high and the economy looks like its slowing down.
Some people just want a dependable car that will get them from point A to B with minimal cost.
Here is a list of the five most cost-effective (below $14,000) and most fuel-efficient cars on the market right now.
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1. 2012 Hyundai Accent
Redesigned for 2012, this subcompact delivers the best price-vs-mpg ratio in the subcompact segment.
Base MSRP Price: $12,445
Engine: 1.6-liter direct-injection inline 4-cylinder, 138 horsepower
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic with overdrive
Fuel Economy: 30 mpg city/40 mpg highway |
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2. 2011 Ford Fiesta
Safe, reliable, packed with great options, the Fiesta proves America is back in the game in the subcompact market.
Base MSRP Price: $13,200
Engine: 1.6-liter Duratec inline 4-cylinder, 120 horsepower
Transmissions: 5-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg city/37 mpg highway (SFE 29 mpg city/40 mpg highway)
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3. 2011 Toyota Yaris
A great value, thanks to the reliability and polish that Toyota is famous for.
Base MSRP Price: $13,155
Engine: 1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder, 106 horsepower
Transmissions: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy: 29 mpg city/36 mpg highway
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4. 2011 Nissan Versa
A sub-$10,000 base price makes this the cheapest of any standard production car offered in the United States.
Base MSRP Price: $9,990
Engines: 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder, 107 horsepower/1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder, 122 horsepower
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, CVT
Fuel Economy: 26 mpg city/34 mpg highway (1.6), 26 mpg city/31 mpg highway (1.8)
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5. 2011 Chevrolet Aveo
Its last year in production, the Aveo is still a good value.
Base MSRP Price: $11,965
Engine: 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder, 108 horsepower
Transmissions: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic with overdrive
Fuel Economy: 27 mpg city/35 mpg highway
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