KINGS OF THE ROAD
Fuel consumption range for top vehicle purchases
1. Toyota Corolla, 22-35 mpg
2. Honda Civic, 21-36
3. Ford Focus FWD 24-35
4. Toyota Camry 19-33
5. Hyundai Elantra 24-33
6. Toyota Prius 45-48
7. Nissan Versa 24-34
8. Ford Escape FWD 18-28
9. Honda Fit 27-35
10. Honda CR-V 4WD 20-26
As of Aug. 21; ranges are estimates and based on 2009 models
HEADED FOR THE SCRAP HEAP
Fuel consumption range for top vehicle trade-ins
1. Ford Explorer 4WD, 14-20 mpg
2. Ford F-150 Pickup 2WD, 11-18
3. Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD 12-18
4. Jeep Cherokee 4WD 13-20
5. Ford Explorer 2WD 14-21
6. Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD 15-26
7. Chevrolet Blazer 4WD 15-20
8. Ford F-150 Pickup 4WD 11-18
9. Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 2WD 13-22
10. Ford Windstar FWD Van 16-23
Fuel economy ranges are estimates and based on 1995 models
Sources: Department of Transportation; Environmental Protection Agency
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