We know: Cleanest Cars for 2005
Thinking of buying a new car? Wondering which makes and models have the best environmental record?
We did, too!
Before you go shopping for your new car, here's your chance to consider buying a car that's kind to our air.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, here are the 14 most fuel efficient vehicles by car class currently on the market for model year 2005 (so they not only preserve our atmosphere, they save money on gas!)
| Car Class | Car | Engine Size/Cylinders | Mileage City/Hwy | | Two Seaters | Honda Insight | 1.0/3 | 61/66 | | Mini Compact | Mini Cooper | 1.6/4 | 28/36 | | Sub Compact | Volkswagen Beetle | 1.9/4 | 36/42 | | Compact | Honda Civic | 1.3/4 | 46/51 | | Midsize Car | Toyota Prius | 1/5/4 | 60/51 | | Large Car | Chevrolet Malibu MAXX | 3.5/6 | 22/30 | | Small Wagon | VW Jetta | 1.9/4 | 32/43 | | Midsize Wagon | VW Passat | 2.0/4 | 27/38 | | Pickup 2WD | Ford Ranger | 2.3/4 | 24/29 | | Pickup 4WD | Ford Sport Trac | 4.0/6 | 14/20 | | Van | Chevy Astro/GMC Safari | 4.3/6 | 16/21 | | Minivan 2WD | Honda Odyssey | 3.5/6 | 20/28 | | SUV 2WD | Ford Escape HEV | 2.3/4 | 36/31 | | SUV 4WD | Ford Escape HEV | 2.3/4 | 33/29 |
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