Tuesday, December 13, 2011

5 Most fuel-efficient eco friendly vehicles


With the growing needs of the youth to maintain their speedy lifestyle, huge roaring hummers and rugged off-road vehicles are definitely not an option or a status symbol to drive in the chaotic metropolitan city roads. With the increasing fuel prices and the ever increasing air pollution one should always opt for eco-efficient cars.
FUEL EFFICIENT CARS
1. Ford Fiesta SFE
A Subcompact, MPG: 29/40, 1.6 L I4 car zooming past at 120 pony power is something that will grab attention of every onlooker. Fuel efficient as well as hippie is something that is hard to get. 2011 Fiesta is a treat to the eyes as well as a fun to drive. This car has a lot of amenities that are usually not found in a car of this type. It is has a regular unleaded engine. And it’s easy as well as fun in handling its dynamics. It is an eco-efficient car and thus an apt buy for an environmentally friendly person.
2. Chevrolet Volt
A compact, 1.4L I4 + 16 kWh Li-ion battery 95/90 Mpeg the new Chevrolet volt has 1.4 L four-cylinder and a kW lithium-ion battery. It is fuel efficient and its Battery extends the cars range up to 300 miles. Such gas savings is hardly found in any other car. All these features make it an eco-efficient and a classy car with the trust of Chevrolet.
3. Volkswagen Jetta
This is one of the most popular fuel-efficient ecofriendly vehicles. A compact non hybrid, running on 2.0L I4, Diesel Fuel the new Volkswagen Jetta holds the record of being the most fuel efficient car in the Guinness World Record book. The Jetta’s 140 hp, 2.0 L I4 diesel engine is not only more fuel efficient than its gas-bases brethren but its also faster acquiring a speed of 130 versus 120 mph Jetta S. Volkswagen Jetta is now the favorite of the environmental fanatics.
Midsized, running on 1.8 L I4, Regular unleaded fuel Hyundai Elantra is a cute car for the people with a keen sense of aesthetics. The 2011 Hyundai Elantra bags points for its 29 city/40 hwy fuel economy and classy appearance. However, the handling is a little less inspiring than its style. But considering its power and price it is a nice asset to posses.
5. Toyota Prius Hybrid
It is a Midsized running vehicle on 1.8L I4 + 27w Ni-MH battery, premium unleaded fuel an MPG Of 51/48 the Toyota Prius is the most standard fuel efficient cars. Although it is hybrid, it does not run on any dedicated battery. It can zoom its way from 0 to 60 in an astonishing 10.1 seconds. It offers a 4 driving modes Normal, Ev, Power and eco. Ev lets you run on battery power, Eco mode gives top fuel economy and power is good when you need an extra oomph.

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