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Honda Has Most Fuel Efficient Cars


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TULLAMARINE, AUSTRALIA – July 12, 2010: Five of the top ten most fuel-efficient cars produced since 1984 are Honda vehicles with the first-generation Honda Insight taking out the top honour, according to a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study.

The first-generation Honda Insight is followed by the 1986-1987 Honda Civic Coupe HF in fifth place, the 1994-1995 Honda Civic HB VX in sixth, 2006-2010 Honda Civic Hybrid in seventh and the 2010 Honda Insight in eighth place.

The first-generation Honda Insight achieved 53 miles per gallon (combined city and highway), beating the 2010 Toyota Prius by three miles per gallon.