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May 2, 2013
"Green" is definitely the it word of today, and that goes for cars, too. More and more car buyers are interested in a vehicle that not only saves them money on gas each week, but is better for the environment.
If purchasing a green car is important to you, then you're in luck - Consumer Reports recently put together a list of their top picks when it comes to doing your part for Mother Earth.
Testers found all the vehicles on the list - from the Ford Focus Electric to the Tesla Model S - to beat 35 MPG and be a joy to drive as well. Don't forget to use the free for even greater savings while you're doing your part for the environment.
| Model | Type | Tested Price | Overall MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus Electric | Fuel efficient hatchbacks | $40,990 | 107* |
| Nissan Leaf | Fuel efficient hatchbacks | $35,430 | 106* |
| Tesla Model S+ | Luxury sedans | $89,650 | 84* |
| Chevrolet Volt | Fuel efficient hatchbacks | $43,700 | 61 |
| Toyota Prius | Fuel efficient hatchbacks | $26,750 | 44 |
| Toyota Prius V Three | Wagons | $28,217 | 41 |
| Ford Fusion SE Hybrid | Family sedans | $28,290 | 39 |
| Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE | Family sedans | $29,052 | 38 |
| Volkswagen Golf TDI | Fuel efficient hatchbacks | $24,764 | 38 |
| Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE | Wagons | $26,685 | 37 |
| Volkswagen Passat TDI SE | Family sedans | $28,665 | 37 |
| Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid | Fuel efficient hatchbacks | $28,055 | 37 |
| Lexus ES 300h | Luxury/luxury sedans | $44,107 | 36 |
*Electric cars are rated in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) calculated based on the same amount of energy in one gallon of gasoline.
+ The Tesla Model S is still in testing.
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