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With oil prices steadily climbing up, it seems logical to start considering fuel economy among the many criteria that consumers use for buying their next vehicle. Wise consumers are now eyeing at the most fuel efficient cars that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) comes up with every year. This list pertains to cars that are capable of attaining the best gas mileage due to their specific features and engine performance.

Here is a list of the five most fuel efficient cars that are available in the market today.

Honda Civic GX

One of the main reasons why this particular Honda model has made it to the list of most fuel efficient cars is that it uses compressed natural gas unlike other vehicles. It has a fuel economy rating of 28 miles per gallon (of compressed natural gas). It comes with an at-home pump that you can use to tap into your home gas line to fill it up before you leave your home. However, since compressed natural gas isn't likely to be available in all gasoline stations everywhere, you will want to carefully plan your trips if you're going to use Civic GX. It may be one of the most fuel efficient cars but it can only travel 170 miles on a single fill-up.

Toyota Prius

Prius has always made it at the top of the list for the most fuel efficient cars from EPA. It has an overall fuel economy rating of 46 mpg, one of the lowest in the market these days. The mid-sized sedan features a spacious interior which has made it a crowd favorite as well. As one of the most fuel efficient cars in the market, Prius has an estimated annual fuel cost of $1019.

Honda Civic Hybrid

The Civic Hybrid features electric motors that maximize the potential of its small 1.3-liter engine. It is another one of Toyota Prius' direct competitors when it comes to rankings for the most fuel efficient cars. With an overall fuel economy rating of 42 mpg, one can easily surmise how it came to figure on the list for most fuel efficient cars.

Toyota Camry Hybrid

The Camry Hybrid has a fuel economy rating of 34 mpg which barely made it to the list of most fuel efficient cars today. Its battery pack, while a bit bulky compared with other models, is one of the main features that have made it figure in this roster of the most fuel efficient cars. It also features a fuel economy gauge that lets the driver know when its average mileage rises.

Nissan Altima Hybrid

The Altima Hybrid uses practically the same technology that the Toyota Camry Hybrid has but with a couple of different features. It also has an overall fuel economy rating of 34 mpg making it another one of the most fuel efficient cars among compact sedans. Altima is great to use for city driving. According to estimates, it fares better in the city when it comes to best mileage than when used on the highway. But with its superb engine performance, it has managed to maintain its place among the most fuel efficient cars available today.

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Can driving in REALLY low RPMs damage your car?

I know this is an odd question. I have a 2005 Subaru Impreza with a 5 spd std. Lately Ive been driving it around in extremely low RPMs and getting phenominal gas mileage.With my old driving habits I accelerated quickly giving me 20-22 mpg city. Lately I've been shifting around 2000 RPMs and and cruising at about 1000-1200 rpms. This is causing me to get 30+ mpg city! This new driving involves me just tapping the gas, you'd be surprised but the car still gets up to speed rather quickly, but when I upshift the car drops close to 1000 RPMs and sometimes the engine 'rumbles'. It doesn't feel like the car is going to stall, it just makes a low burbling noise. I also can't quite tell if the rumbling is an engine or exhaust noise...or both. Does this sound mean I'm damaging the car or is it just a natural sound that happens when you drive in low RPMs?
FYI I'm not driving like a grandpa, still at or above the speed limit depending on the area...I just dont gun it to get up to speed

As long as the engine isn't detonating (rattling like a can of marbles), you should be okay. But periodically, you do need to redline it, to blow the accumulated carbon out of the heads and exhaust. That will actually improve your mileage, if done only once in a while. (Every other tank of gas.)

While you're at it, crank up your tire pressure to the max allowable (check on the sidewall), and make sure your air cleaner is fresh. Those two practices will add some fuel mileage.

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