Saving Gas Even Without the Hybrid

Having a hybrid car is nice especially these days when the soaring gas prices make going to the pump a torture of some sorts. Hybrids, big for their environmental value, are also big gas savers. But do you really need a hybrid to save on gas?

A recent analysis by NADAguide.com of fuel economy information in the New and Used car sections of the company's website http://www.nadaguides.com/, say that car buyers have plenty of options when it comes to saving fuel (and the environment too) and those options aren't necessarily limited to only buying Hybrids.

"Even though there are less Hybrids produced on the market today than standard gas-powered cars, these numbers are still extremely significant," said Don Christy, Jr., president and CEO, NADAguides.com. "This analysis demonstrates that car buyers have options when it comes to buying an economical car, whether it's a Hybrid or a standard gas-powered vehicle."

Check out the results of the recent fuel efficiency analysis at NADAguides.com:

New Cars with Best Fuel Mileage (EPA Estimates and Base MSRP)

1. 2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid - 51 Highway/60 City - $22,175
2. 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid - 51 Highway/40 City - $22,600
3. 2007 Toyota Corolla - 41 Highway/32 City - $14,305
4. 2007 Toyota Yaris - 40 Highway/34 City - $11,150
5. 2007 MINI Cooper - 40 Highway/32 City - $18,050
6. 2007 Honda Civic Sedan - 40 Highway/30 City - $15,010
7. 2007 Honda Civic Coupe - 40 Highway/30 City - $14,810
8. 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid - 38 Highway/40 City - $26,200
9. 2007 Honda Fit - 38 Highway/33 City - $13,850
10. 2007 Kia Rio - 38 Highway/32 City - $10,770

Used Cars with Best Fuel Mileage (EPA Estimates and Clean Retail Value, Base Models)

1. 2000 Honda Insight Hybrid - 70 Highway/61 City - $8,025
2. 2006 Toyota Prius Hybrid - 51 Highway/60 City - $21,775
3. 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid - 51 Highway/49 City - $17,310
4. 2004 Honda Civic - 51 Highway/48 City - $11,600
5. 2002 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon - 50 Highway/42 City - $9,000
6. 1998 Volkswagen Passat - 50 Highway/39 City - $5,400
7. 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle - 49 Highway/42 City - $6,025
8. 1999 Volkswagen New Golf - 49 Highway/42 City - $4,875
9. 1998 Chevrolet Metro - 49 Highway/41 City - $2,175
10. 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan - 49 Highway/40 City - $4,275

So if you’re not about to buy a new car, exactly how can you save on gas you’re your current vehicle? NADAguides.com has the following tips to help you significantly improve your vehicle's overall fuel efficiency whether it is a Hybrid or gas-powered car:

1. Reduce your Speed
2. Drive Consistently
3. Stop "Stopping" and "Starting"
4. Resist Tire Resistance
5. Lighten your Load

For more information on this check out www.nadaguides.com.