Fuel/Economy List for 2007 Cars

Toyota Prius

Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy released the 2007 Fuel Economy Guide to help consumers make well-informed choices when purchasing a new vehicle. Fuel economy estimates, which appear on the window stickers of all new cars and light trucks prior to sale, are determined by tests conducted by manufacturers and EPA according to EPA specifications.

Data show that hybrid vehicles continue to lead the government's fuel economy ratings. This year’s Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, Toyota Camry Hybrid and Ford Escape Hybrid FWD models top the list. Hybrid technology can be effectively used to improve fuel economy, as other models leading the list include the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Ford Escape 4WD Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD.

Here is the list by class of Highest fuel economy cars for 2007 model year [mpg -- miles per gallon in city roads/ highways]:

Compact Car: Honda Civic Hybrid, 49/51 mpg
Midsize Car: Toyota Prius (hybrid), 60/51 mpg
Large Car: Hyundai Sonata (manual), 24/34 mpg
Sport Utility Vehicle: Ford Escape Hybrid FWD, 36/31 mpg
Pickup Truck: Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD (manual), 24/29 mpg

...And here is list by class of Lowest fuel economy cars for 2007 model year:
Compact Car: Bentley Continental GT 12/19 mpg
Midsize Car: Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, 10/17 mpg
Large Car: Bentley Arnage LWB, 10/15 mpg
Sport Utility Vehicle: Jeep Grande Cherokee 4WD, 12/15 mpg
Pickup Truck: Nissan Titan 4WD, 13/18 mpg