- In this report
- Overview
- Ownership costs
- Best new vehicles under $25,000
- Highest scoring American vehicles
- Best & worst fuel economy
- Best city/highway mpg
- Best & worst acceleration
- Best & worst in safety performance
- Best for overall safety
- Highs & lows of testing
- Most overlooked cars
- Most fun to drive
- Best for comfort
- Best off-road
- Best & worst three-row vehicles
- 2009 Annual Auto Issue
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Best city/highway mpg
Last reviewed: October 2009
Best city mpg
These cars use the least gas in stop-and-go driving.
| Make & model | MPG |
|---|---|
| Toyota Prius IV | 32 |
| Smart ForTwo Passion | 30 |
| Honda Insight EX | 29 |
| Toyota Camry Hybrid | 28 |
| Nissan Altima Hybrid | 27 |
| Honda Civic Hybrid | 26 |
| Scion xD (MT) | 25 |
Best highway mpg
If you drive mainly on the highway, these cars are the most fuel-efficient.
| Make & model | MPG |
|---|---|
| Toyota Prius IV | 55 |
| Honda Civic Hybrid | 47 |
| Volkswagen Jetta TDI | 47 |
| Honda Insight EX | 45 |
| Smart ForTwo Passion | 44 |
| Toyota Yaris Base | 44 |
| Honda Civic EX | 43 |
| Toyota Camry Hybrid | 41 |
| Mini Cooper Base (MT) | 41 |
Posted: February 2009 — Consumer Reports Magazine issue: April 2009
