How does your car rank in fuel efficiency? A few years ago I probably couldn’t draw much attention to the topic. Now with the soaring gas prices I might have 1 or 2 chiming in to see if there’s a way to save money. You can find tips all over the internet on how to cut down on your fuel cost. Some of the entrants into the car market like the Suzuki Kizashi is sporting a brand new look and entry into the mid-sized sports car. They are some good tips out there, and I suggest you looking at some of them.
Obviously two sure fire ways to save money on fuel cost immediately, is to drive less and have a fuel efficient car. There is some staggering number out there if everyone just had the correct air pressure in their tires, then the U.S. could save millions, if not billions on gas each year. I am more concern with a quick fix, then trying to accumulate a lot of little things. Your car is a quick fix. If your car is a Audi A4 or the Scion, then you might be better off than most.
Number 1 on the list is the Honda Insight. This car isn’t going to get you any speeding tickets with its 3 cylinder engine. You are going to be able to get great gas mileage. It gets 60 miles to the gallon in the City and about 66 miles on the Highway. In 2004, it’s estimated annual fuel cost was $405. You can find more info online and see what new innovative models are coming out and how they rank for fuel efficiency. Now today most people use a full tank of gas each week. It’s taking about $40 and more to fill up that tank every week. In about 10 weeks at that rate or 2 1/2 months time, you will spend the annual cost it takes for the Honda Insight. Now that is a 2004 estimate, and I’m sure the Honda Insight would be 600 to 800 dollars in 2008, for annual fuel cost. You still can probably see the huge savings that this car offers.
