2008 Top 10 least (and most) fuel efficient cars

[trev0006]

Top 10 least (and most) fuel efficient cars
according to the 2008 Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy’s fuel economy guidebook.
Lowest Overall Fuel Economy Models for 2008 Model Year
Rank Manufacturer/Model City/Highway MPG
1. Lamborghini Murcielago (E-Gear) 8/13
2. Bugatti Veyron 8/14
3. Lamborghini Murcielago (manual) 9/14
4. Bentley Azure/Arnage RL 9/15
5. Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (F1) 9/16
6. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder (manual), 10/15, Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (manual), Bentley Arnage
7. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 10/16, Aston Martin DB9 Coupe, Aston Martin DB9 Volante, Mercedes-Benz Maybach (all models)
8. Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe (manual) 10/17, Bentley Continental GT, Bentley Continental GTC, Bentley Continental Flying Spur,
9. Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG 11/13
10. Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD 11/14,
Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG
Highest Overall Fuel Economy Models for 2008 Model Year
Class Model City/Highway MPG
1. Toyota Prius (hybrid-electric) 48/45
2. Honda Civic Hybrid 40/45
3. Nissan Altima Hybrid 35/33
4. Ford Escape Hybrid FWD 34/30, Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD, Mercury Mariner Hybrid FWD
5. Toyota Camry Hybrid 33/34
6. Toyota Yaris (manual) 29/36
7. Toyota Yaris (automatic) 29/35
8. Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD 29/27, Mazda Tribute Hybrid 4WD, Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD
9. Toyota Corolla (manual) 28/37
10. Honda Fit (manual) 28/34

 

[BTB 500]

Interesting but obviously American; wonder what the list would be for UK / Europe (I don't think the Prius would be top for economy).

The Grand Cherokee really stands out there as being the only 'ordinary' vehicle to make it into the worst 10.

 

[Colin_b]

Surprising the best non-hybrid does 34us/42imp mpg. No diesels, though.

 

[BTB 500]

Yup the US market is quite different to here.

 

[glojo]

Spot the diesel on it. I would suggest it is an interesting read that bears no relevance to reality.

Regards
John

 

[c240yaz]

and US gallon is a different measure fom the UK imperiel gallon

 

[glojo]

and US gallon is a different measure fom the UK imperiel gallon

Very true but the diesel powered vehicles well still be more economical than the petrol equivalent.

Regards
John

 

[Apial]

and US gallon is a different measure fom the UK imperiel gallon

The US gallon is 4/5 of an imperial gallon, so the mpg figures must be multiplied by 1.25 to convert to imperial mpg. The best US petrol powered Prius still only manages 60mpg highway. A diesel MINI Clubman does 78 mpg at 56mph and 68.2 mpg combined. A diesel VW Lupo would do even more.

US vehicles still have a lot of catching up to do, but why would they bother? They don't pay £1.07 a litre!

 

[wallingd]

I wonder if the excellent near-80mpg eco of a Clubman has anything to do with the longer roof giving better aero. Remember Volvo using the 850 estate in BTCC for the same reason?

 

[BTB 500]

Remember Volvo using the 850 estate in BTCC for the same reason?

I think that was pure marketing, they switched to saloons after that first season.