In 1991, most drivers paid $1 a gallon for gasoline. Twenty years later, filling up a car or truck costs at least $3 per gallon, which is putting a strain on bank accounts. Federal and state tax incentives mixed with dealer incentives are making it possible for many drivers to afford a fuel-efficient vehicle.
We've compiled a list of 2011's most fuel-efficient vehicles. Each week, we will highlight a different car that will save consumers on their gas prices. This week, we present the #10 most fuel-efficient car.
The Chevrolet Volt gets an estimaed 35 miles on one charge before switching to the fuel-efficient gasoline system. The car's base price is $40,280, but federal and state tax credits can bring the price down to as little as $27,780.
This car has special features such as rear camera and parking assist package, heated seats, color touch radio with six speaker Bose sound system, 3 month trials of Sirius satellite radio and XM NavTraffic, and touch-sensitive center controls, along with a tire pressure monitor, tire inflator kit, and Onstar crash response for emergency service needs.
Annual CO2 emissions (tons): 84
Cost to charge: $601 - $1,302 per year including both electricity and gasoline consumption
Mileage between charges: 35 miles (93 mpg) and 35 mpg when operating using gasoline
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