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40 MPG Cars: 2001-2013

July 18, 2022September 8, 2011 by mpg-o-editor

While fuel efficiency might seem like the latest craze, we’ve been tuned into it for years. 40 MPG cars are nothing new. Other sources may be content to simply throw up a photograph and a paragraph or two about any given economy car. We take the time to put hundreds and hundreds of miles on each and every odometer. We test for real-world fuel-efficiency with a light-footed driving style … because mileage matters.

Check out our playlist of 40 MPG Car Reviews!

Through comprehensive testing, we’ve found that a number of cars are capable of exceeding their highway fuel efficiency ratings when driven conscientiously. Some cars rated in the high 30 MPG range can eclipse the 40 MPG mark. It’s all in the way you drive. Over the last few years, we’ve tested a range of 40 MPG (highway) cars, including:

2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Review

July 15, 2011January 29, 2011 by mpg-o-editor

MPG-o-Matic 2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Review Summary: Though purists may be hard-pressed to call it a true sports car, the two-seat Honda CR-Z is the sportiest hybrid to hit the road in 2011. With a heritage that includes the Honda CR-X Si pocket rocket and ground-breaking Insight hybrid, the CR-Z has a twisty path to follow. While it’s not as fast as the CR-X Si nor as remarkably fuel-efficient as the original Insight, the CR-Z hybrid is an entertaining ride when equipped with the six-speed manual transmission. If you like to run through the gears and must have a hybrid, the CR-Z is the only game in town.

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour Review

August 23, 2013July 11, 2010 by mpg-o-editor

MPG-o-Matic 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour Review Summary: The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour delivers a sleek, unique, well-mannered and comfortable alternative to conventional SUVs and more pedestrian Crossovers. An aerodynamic design and an i-VTEC V6 with Variable Cylinder Management allow light-footed drivers to crush the official highway mileage estimates. With a plenty of storage space and a comprehensive electronics package the Crosstour is a solid choice to replace a larger and less thrifty vehicle.

2010 Hybrid Gas Mileage

August 23, 2013December 28, 2009 by mpg-o-editor

We’ve made it a point here at MPGomatic to put the gamut of hybrid cars and SUVs through exhaustive road tests. Our continuing goal is to examine the ability of hybrids to meet or exceed the official fuel economy estimates when using appropriate driving techniques.

2010 Honda Insight Review

April 7, 2022September 3, 2009 by mpg-o-editor

MPG-o-Matic Honda Insight Review Summary: The 2010 Honda Insight is the least expensive, and arguably, the most sporty hybrid car currently available in the United States. The Insight delivers the goods for cost-conscious drivers with a focus on overall cost of ownership and driver engagement.