Since we still collectively agree that cars are our vehicle of choice, fossil fuel and all, what are the greenest and most eco-friendly cars for 2010 and why? Gas mileage continues to be one of the most important consideration when shopping for a new car or vehicle.
Honda Civic GX, $25,340 (US)
The Honda Civic GX runs on clean burning natural gas and has received kudos from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy.
Toyota Prius, $21,400-$28,070 (US)
The high mileage, 48 mpg highway/51 city, earns this Prius a green car shout out.
Honda Civic Hybrid, $23,800 (US)
Powered by gasoline and electricity, the Honda Civic Hybrid gets 45 mpg highway/40 city.
Smart fortwo, $11,151-$19,521 (US)
This super small car is no favored in big cities, where this tiny vehicle can squeeze into tiny parking spots and save huge amounts of cash for parking. The 36 mpg also makes the smart fortwo a green vehicle.
Ford Fusion Hybrid, starts at $27,950 (US)
The 2.5L engine gives this high performing hybrid sedan a wheel up on the competition.
Honda Insight, starts at $19,800 (US)
The Honda Insight delivers about 41 mpg, and is also a 4-door sedan.
Volkswagen Jetta TDI, starts at $20,000 (US)
The super-cute diesel Jetta is built for two and gets about 29 mpg city and 40 mpg highway.
Nissan Altima Hybrid, starts at $26,780 (US)
The 4-door sedan hybrid that doesn’t look like a green car, the Nissan Altima gets 35 mpg city/33 mpg highway.
Toyota Camry Hybrid, starts at $26,400 (US)
With 192-horsepower, the Toyota Camry Hybrid delivers 33 mpg city/34 mpg highway.
Ford Escape Hybrid, starts at $26,640 (US)
If you have to have an SUV, consider the Ford Escape. With 155-horsepower, the Escape delivers 34 mpg city/30 mpg highway. The Ford Escape is one of the most fuel efficient SUVs available today.
Mini-Cooper, starts at $18,700 (US)
Don’t you think this is just about the cutest car in the world? I do. On top of the cache, the Mini-Cooper gets about 30 mpg city and highway.
Preachy Green Note: All fossil fuel based vehicles pollute our environment. While more car companies are offering hybrid vehicles with higher gas mileage, the most green form of transportation continues to be bicycling or walking. Read more here.
