With inflation bearing down upon us, one’s fuel consumption should be taken into serious consideration. With this in mind, choosing which car to get becomes a far more important decision. There’s no need to worry though. The following are the top fuel efficient cars.  Each one can definitely help you save fuel and money.

1. Toyota Prius – This is a five-seater car with an excellent interior and a spacious cargo area. It is available in two trims: the base and the touring editions. It is capable of 48 mpg in the city and 45 mpg on highways. This car has become the most popular hybrid vehicle ever since its release in 2001.
2. Honda Fit – This is a five-door hatchback car also released in 2001, making it one of several minicars introduced in America. It is called the Honda Fit in Japan, China, North and South America but it is known as the Jazz in Europe, some parts of Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. This car is available in two trims: the base and the sport. The base model is capable of 28 mpg in the city / 34 mpg on highways for manual, and 27 mpg in the city / 34 mpg on highways for automatic. The sport version, on the other hand, can achieve 27 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on highways.
3. Honda Civic Hybrid – With an exterior that looks exactly like that of the regular Civic, it is not easy to tell that this car is a hybrid. It runs on a 1.3 L, iVTEC, 4-cylinder engine that is capable of 40 mpg in the city and 45 mpg on highways. You may have to pay a little bit more for a Civic Hybrid, but with its efficiency and environmental benefits, it’s definitely worth it.
4. Smart ForTwo – This may be the smallest car, having only front seats and a small trunk in the back. Don’t knock it for its size though. This small car runs on a 3 cylinder, 1 liter engine capable of 33 mpg in the city and 41 mpg in highways.
5. Toyota Corolla – This is a compact car that has become popular since its release in 1996 and has become the best selling model worldwide since 1997. Its exterior is well-trimmed and its interior is made for comfort. It is capable of 28 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on highways.

With the choices above, choosing cars and saving money is easy.

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