2011 Most-Fuel Efficient Car to Save Money Part 6

Here is 2011-most-fuel-efficient-car-to-save Money part 6 article.

Ford Escape Hybrid- 2011

Cost: $29,865-30,000

Fuel economy: 50 kmpg

Annual fuel cost: $1,343-1,400

The four-wheel drive 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid gets just 50 Kmpg, and the gas powered (FWD) Ford Escape gets closer to 25.

Mercury Mariner Hybrid-2011

Cost: $30,115-31,000

Fuel economy: 50 kmpg

Annual fuel cost: $1,343 -1,400

With the same innards as the Ford Escape Hybrid, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid will win or lose buyers based on its styling and features. Get it now if you like it, because Ford is retiring the Mercury brand after 2011.

Pros

Most fuel-efficient SUV out there; peppy performance; innovative high-tech features; top marks in crash tests.
Cons
Steep price tag; noisy under hard acceleration; lackluster braking performance

Mini Cooper-2011

Cost: $19,400-20,000

Fuel economy: 50 kmpg

Annual fuel cost: $1,460-1,500

The automatic transmission Mini Cooper gets 50 kmpg, the automatic convertible 45 kmpg.

Pros-Sharp handling; stellar fuel economy; excellent all-around performance in S and JCW trims; endearing retro styling; innovative convertible roof; highly customizable.

Cons-Poor rearward visibility in convertible; stiff and noisy ride; lacks rear legroom; weak base stereo.

Mini Cooper Clubman-2011

Cost: $21,100-22,000

Fuel economy: 50 Kmpg

Annual fuel cost: $1,507-1,600

 The 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman has all the personality and fun of the standard Mini Cooper, along with added space and practicality

Pros-Retro British style with modern BMW engineering; immensely fun to drive; roomier than the regular Cooper; excellent fuel economy; highly customizable.

Cons-Form-over-function interior controls; space still isn't great; suspension may be too stiff for some; noisy on the highway; weak base stereo; potentially high price.