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The best way to evaluate fuel economy is to determine how many miles you can get per dollar.
MSN has an article that highlights the MPD winners.

For decades, miles per gallon — mpg in its familiar shorthand — has been the only way for consumers to understand how much gasoline is going into their tank, and what it really costs. But mpg isn't cutting it any more.

The smart fortwo is the best non-hybrid that gets you 12 miles per dollar. A SUV like the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG gets you 4 miles per dollar.

With a 30 mile commute, you are spending roughly 2 bucks and change when driving a smart. That SUV would cost you $ 7.50.
In one year the SUV would cost $1,950 vs $650 with a smart fortwo.


Vehicle Combined MPG Fuel Price Miles Per Dollar
Toyota Prius 46 $3.00 15.33
Honda Civic Hybrid 42 $3.00 14.00
smart fortwo 36 $3.00 12.00
MINI Cooper 32 $3.00 10.67
Toyota Yaris 32 $3.00 10.67

Spend more, drive less. . .

Vehicle Combined MPG Fuel Price Miles Per Dollar
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 12 $3.00 4.00
Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG 12 $3.00 4.00
Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG 12 $3.00 4.00
Dodge Ram 1500 14 $3.00 4.67
Lincoln Mark LT 14 $3.00 4.67



READ: MSN