With global warming hanging above our heads, now is the time where people are going green. Buying a fuel-efficient car is a great way to help out with the situation. This article will review cars which are fuel efficient yet affordable.

(Note: all prices are in US dollars and fuel consumption in miles per gallon)

6.Toyota Yaris S

its four-cylinder, 106-horespower engine, the Yaris gets the best fuel economy in a class filled with fuel misers. Safety gets a boost in the 2009 model, too: Antilock brakes, side airbags and side-curtain airbags are now standard.

Specs:

Dealer cost: $14,655

City: 29 mpg–Highway: 35 mpg 

1 Year insurance: $1,257

5.Nissan Altima Hybrid

With 175 horsepower, more horsepower than most other hybrid sedans and more legroom than any car in its price category, this greenmobile offers a lot of bang for the buck. The downside: It’s sold only in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Specs:

Dealer cost: $25,671

City: 35 mpg — Highway: 33 mpg

City: 21 mpg — Highway: 31 mpg

4. Volkswagen Eos Komfort

With 200 horsepower and a 4-cylinder engine, it’s one of the top notch fuel-efficient sports cars, doing 31 miles per gallon on a highway. A hard-top convertible car with everything you need with a price just below $30,000.

Specs:

Dealer cost: $29,360

One-year insurance cost: $2,288

City: 21 mpg — Highway: 31 mpg

3. Audi TTS 2.0T Quattro

This is one for the sports car fans, four-cylinder, turbocharged Audi TTS Quattro puts out 265 horsepower but still manages to get 29 mpg on the highway with premium gasoline-a rare feat for a sports car.

Specs:

Dealer cost: $45,001

City: 21 mpg — Highway: 29 mpg

2. Toyota Matrix

 Perfect for any family with a price of just $16,538, The 1.8-liter-engine Matrix has garnered rave reviews for both its fuel-efficiency and its ergonomic instrument panel. It also takes top honours for Best New Wagon and Best Resale Value.

Specs:

Dealer cost: $16,538

One-year insurance cost: $1,489

City: 25 mpg — Highway: 31 mpg

1. Toyota Prius 2010 (3rd gen)

With a amazing fuel efficiency of 50mpg and 134 horsepower. The prius has the latest built-in technology: solar roof, intelligent parking assist (automatic parking), pre-collision system and safety features. With a 1.8 litre engine and only a price $22,000, probably the most comfortable, coolest green yet.

Specs:

Dealer cost: $22,000

Fuel: 50mpg

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