The two most fuel efficient cars of 2007

Toyota Prius:
The car rated as the “Most efficient overall” for 2007, is the Toyota Prius. It’s mileage of 48 mpg in the city and 45 mpg on the highway is the best among all. Previous mileage estimates had rated the Prius as high as 60 mpg in the city. Those estimates have been since revised after a new calculation method was introduced by the EPA. Starting in model year 2008, estimates will reflect the effects of:
- Faster Speeds & Acceleration
- Air Conditioner Use
- Colder Outside Temperatures

The Prius also gets a Air Polution Score of 8 out of 10, which is excellent. The Prius produces abnout 4 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year and consumes only 7.4 barrels of gasoline per year.

Cost to drive 25 miles in the Toyota Prius is $1.57. Annual fuel cost is $937, based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15000 annual miles and a fuel price of $ 2.88 per gallon.

Honda Civic Hybrid:
Honda Civic Hybrid has a gas mileage of 40 mpg in the city and 45 mpg on the highway. As in the case of the Prius, these are revised ratings. The previous ratings were at 49 mpg in the city and 51 mpg on the highway.

The Honda Civic Hybrid gets an Air Pollution Score of 9 out of 10, which beats the Prius slightly. The Greenhouse Gas Emissions score is 4.4 tons per year, which is slightly higher than the Prius.

Cost to drive 25 miles in the Honda Civic Hybrid is $1.71. Annual fuel cost is $1028, based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15000 annual miles and a fuel price of $ 2.88 per gallon.

Air pollution refers to vehicle emissions that are harmful to human health and/or cause smog. Greenhouse gases refer to emissions that cause global climate change.