Hybrid electric vehicles in the United States
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The fleet of hybrid electric vehicles in the United States is the largest in the world, and since their inception in 1999, more than 2 million hybrid electric
automobiles and SUVs have been sold through May 2011. The top selling hybrid car in the U.S. is the Toyota Prius
, which reached 1 million units sold in the country by April 2011. As of December 2010 the Prius was followed by the Honda Civic Hybrid
, with 204,513 vehicles sold, and the Toyota Camry Hybrid, with 169,564 units. The top seller in the U.S. by an American manufacturer is the Ford Escape Hybrid, with cumulative sales of 106,467 vehicles by December 2010, followed by the Fusion Hybrid
, with sales of 36,370 units.
California
has been the state leading hybrid sales in th U.S. with 55,553 vehicles sold in 2009, 74,932 in 2008, and 91,417 in 2007. In 2009 it was followed by New York
(15,438) and Florida
(14,949). In terms of new hybrids sold per capita
, the District of Columbia
was the leader in 2009 with 3.79 hybrids per 1000 residents, followed by Califormia (1.54) and Washington (1.53). The top 5 U. S. metropolitan area
markets for sales of hybrid electric vehicles in 2009 were Los Angeles
(26,677), New York
(21,193), San Francisco
(15,799), Washington, D.C.
(11,595), and Chicago (8,990).
Purchases from the Obama administration
accounted for 25 percent of Ford
and General Motors
hybrid-electric vehicles sold between January 2009 and late 2010. During this period hybrids accounted for about 10 percent of the 145,473 vehicles bought by the U.S. General Services Administration.
with 1,059,352 units sold, representing a 50.4% market share
. For current year sales, the top five selling hybrids as of September 2011 are the Prius
, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Honda Insight, Honda CR-Z
, and Lexus CT 200h.
The following table presents historical hybrid sales figures by model in the United States since 1999 through October 31, 2011.
Among manufacturers the most popular vehicle body style in 2009 was Sedan - 10 different models but only 26.35% of all 2009 hybrids sales. Among consumers the most popular vehicle body style in 2009 was Hatchback
- only 2 models but 55.21% of all 2009 hybrids sales.
By the end of 2009 hybrids are present in the most vehicle classes but the competition is present in only one vehicle class - Mid-size Sedan. All other vehicle classes have a single hybrid model present with no competition. There are still open niches with no hybrids present - Mid-size Hatchback
(by passenger volume), Mid-size crossover SUV
(by passenger volume), Van and Small pickup truck.
Economic and environmental performance comparison
among hybrid models sold in the U.S. (models 2009-2012)
Hybrid electric vehicle
A hybrid electric vehicle is a type of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle which combines a conventional internal combustion engine propulsion system with an electric propulsion system. The presence of the electric powertrain is intended to achieve either better fuel economy than a conventional...
automobiles and SUVs have been sold through May 2011. The top selling hybrid car in the U.S. is the Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius is a full hybrid electric mid-size hatchback, formerly a compact sedan developed and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation...
, which reached 1 million units sold in the country by April 2011. As of December 2010 the Prius was followed by the Honda Civic Hybrid
Honda Civic Hybrid
The Civic hybrid, based on the seventh generation Civic, was first introduced to the Japanese market in December 2001. Honda claimed it was the most fuel efficient 5-passenger gasoline-powered production vehicle in the world at the time. It was introduced to the U.S. in spring 2002 as a 2003 model...
, with 204,513 vehicles sold, and the Toyota Camry Hybrid, with 169,564 units. The top seller in the U.S. by an American manufacturer is the Ford Escape Hybrid, with cumulative sales of 106,467 vehicles by December 2010, followed by the Fusion Hybrid
Ford Fusion Hybrid
The Ford Fusion Hybrid is a gasoline-electric hybrid powered version of the mid-size Ford Fusion sedan developed by the Ford Motor Company, and launched to the U.S. market in March 2009 as a 2010 model, together with its twin the Mercury Milan Hybrid. The Fusion Hybrid is manufactured at Ford's...
, with sales of 36,370 units.
California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
has been the state leading hybrid sales in th U.S. with 55,553 vehicles sold in 2009, 74,932 in 2008, and 91,417 in 2007. In 2009 it was followed by New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
(15,438) and Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
(14,949). In terms of new hybrids sold per capita
Per capita
Per capita is a Latin prepositional phrase: per and capita . The phrase thus means "by heads" or "for each head", i.e. per individual or per person...
, the District of Columbia
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
was the leader in 2009 with 3.79 hybrids per 1000 residents, followed by Califormia (1.54) and Washington (1.53). The top 5 U. S. metropolitan area
United States metropolitan area
In the United States a metropolitan statistical area is a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area. Such regions are not legally incorporated as a city or town would be, nor are they legal administrative divisions like...
markets for sales of hybrid electric vehicles in 2009 were Los Angeles
Greater Los Angeles Area
The Greater Los Angeles Area, or the Southland, is a term used for the Combined Statistical Area sprawled over five counties in the southern part of California, namely Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County and Ventura County...
(26,677), New York
New York metropolitan area
The New York metropolitan area, also known as Greater New York, or the Tri-State area, is the region that composes of New York City and the surrounding region...
(21,193), San Francisco
San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
(15,799), Washington, D.C.
Washington Metropolitan Area
The Washington Metropolitan Area is the metropolitan area centered on Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The area includes all of the federal district and parts of the U.S...
(11,595), and Chicago (8,990).
Purchases from the Obama administration
Presidency of Barack Obama
The Presidency of Barack Obama began at noon EST on January 20, 2009 when he became the 44th President of the United States. Obama was a United States Senator from Illinois at the time of his victory over Arizona Senator John McCain in the 2008 presidential election...
accounted for 25 percent of Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. The automaker was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. In addition to the Ford and Lincoln brands, Ford also owns a small stake in Mazda in Japan and Aston Martin in the UK...
and General Motors
General Motors
General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...
hybrid-electric vehicles sold between January 2009 and late 2010. During this period hybrids accounted for about 10 percent of the 145,473 vehicles bought by the U.S. General Services Administration.
Historical sales 1999-2011
Cumulative sales of hybrids in the U.S. since 2000 reached 2,100,568 units through October 2011, led by the Toyota PriusToyota Prius
The Toyota Prius is a full hybrid electric mid-size hatchback, formerly a compact sedan developed and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation...
with 1,059,352 units sold, representing a 50.4% market share
Market share
Market share is the percentage of a market accounted for by a specific entity. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 67 percent responded that they found the "dollar market share" metric very useful, while 61% found "unit market share" very useful.Marketers need to be able to...
. For current year sales, the top five selling hybrids as of September 2011 are the Prius
Toyota Prius (XW30)
The Toyota Prius is a mid-size hatchback that has been produced by Toyota. Toyota debuted the third generation Prius at the January 2009 North American International Auto Show, and sales began in Japan on May 18, 2009. Replacing the XW20 series, the XW30 represents the third generation of the...
, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Honda Insight, Honda CR-Z
Honda CR-Z
The Honda CR-Z is a compact hybrid electric automobile manufactured by Honda and marketed as a "sport hybrid coupe." The CR-Z combines a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain with traditional sports car elements...
, and Lexus CT 200h.
The following table presents historical hybrid sales figures by model in the United States since 1999 through October 31, 2011.
| Vehicle | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | Total 1999-2010 |
2011 CYTD(1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius Toyota Prius The Toyota Prius is a full hybrid electric mid-size hatchback, formerly a compact sedan developed and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation... |
5,562 | 15,556 | 20,119 | 24,600 | 53,991 | 107,897 | 106,971 | 181,221 | 158,574 | 139,682 | 140,928 | 955,101 | 104,251 | |
| Honda Civic Honda Civic Hybrid The Civic hybrid, based on the seventh generation Civic, was first introduced to the Japanese market in December 2001. Honda claimed it was the most fuel efficient 5-passenger gasoline-powered production vehicle in the world at the time. It was introduced to the U.S. in spring 2002 as a 2003 model... |
13,700 | 21,800 | 25,571 | 25,864 | 31,251 | 32,575 | 31,297 | 15,119 | 7,336 | 204,513 | 3,635 | |||
| Toyota Camry | 31,341 | 54,477 | 46,272 | 22,887 | 14,587 | 169,564 | 6,714 | |||||||
| Ford Escape | 2,993 | 18,797 | 20,149 | 21,386 | 17,173 | 14,787 | 11,182 | 106,467 | 7,878 | |||||
| Toyota Highlander | 17,989 | 31,485 | 22,052 | 19,441 | 11,086 | 7,456 | 109,509 | 3,664 | ||||||
| Lexus RX400h/450h Lexus RX The Lexus RX is a crossover sport utility vehicle sold since 1998 by Lexus, the luxury division of the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. Three generations of the Lexus RX have been produced to date, the first being compact in size, and the latter two classified as mid-size... |
20,674 | 20,161 | 17,291 | 15,200 | 14,464 | 15,119 | 102,909 | 8,562 | ||||||
| Honda Insight | 17 | 3,788 | 4,726 | 2,216 | 1,200 | 583 | 666 | 722 | 0 | 0 | 20,572 | 20,962 | 55,452 | 13,618 |
| Ford Fusion Ford Fusion Hybrid The Ford Fusion Hybrid is a gasoline-electric hybrid powered version of the mid-size Ford Fusion sedan developed by the Ford Motor Company, and launched to the U.S. market in March 2009 as a 2010 model, together with its twin the Mercury Milan Hybrid. The Fusion Hybrid is manufactured at Ford's... |
15,554 | 20,816 | 36,370 | 9,405 | ||||||||||
| Nissan Altima | 8,388 | 8,819 | 9,357 | 6,710 | 33,274 | 3,147 | ||||||||
| Honda Accord | 1,061 | 16,826 | 5,598 | 3,405 | 196 | 0 | 0 | 27,086 | 0 | |||||
| Lexus HS 250h | 6,699 | 10,663 | 17,362 | 2,383 | ||||||||||
| Honda CR-Z Honda CR-Z The Honda CR-Z is a compact hybrid electric automobile manufactured by Honda and marketed as a "sport hybrid coupe." The CR-Z combines a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain with traditional sports car elements... |
5,249 | 5,249 | 10,461 | |||||||||||
| Hyundai Sonata | 0 | 16,043 | ||||||||||||
| Mercury Mariner | 998 | 3,174 | 3,722 | 2,329 | 1,693 | 890 | 12,806 | 0 | ||||||
| Saturn Vue | 4,403 | 2,920 | 2,656 | 50 | 10,029 | 0 | ||||||||
| Chevy Tahoe | 3,745 | 3,300 | 1,426 | 8,471 | 451 | |||||||||
| Lexus CT 200h | 0 | 10,363 | ||||||||||||
| Chevy Malibu | 2,093 | 4,162 | 405 | 6,660 | 24 | |||||||||
| Lincoln MKZ | 1,192 | 1,192 | 4,830 | |||||||||||
| GMC Yukon | 1,610 | 1,933 | 1,221 | 4,764 | 528 | |||||||||
| Lexus GS 450h | 1,784 | 1,645 | 678 | 469 | 305 | 4,881 | 227 | |||||||
| Sierra/Silverado | 1,598 | 2,393 | 3,991 | 915 | ||||||||||
| Cadillac Escalade | 801 | 1,958 | 1,210 | 3,969 | 710 | |||||||||
| Mercury Milan | 1,468 | 1,416 | 2,884 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Lexus LS600hL | 937 | 907 | 258 | 129 | 2,231 | 62 | ||||||||
| Saturn Aura | 772 | 285 | 527 | 54 | 1,638 | 0 | ||||||||
| Porshe Cayenne S | 206 | 206 | 1,342 | |||||||||||
| Mercedes-Benz S400 | 801 | 801 | 253 | |||||||||||
| Mazda Tribute | 570 | 570 | 412 | |||||||||||
| Mercedes-Benz ML450 | 627 | 627 | 1 | |||||||||||
| BMW ActiveHybrid 7 | 102 | 102 | 262 | |||||||||||
| VW Touareg Hybrid | 0 | 340 | ||||||||||||
| Infiniti M35h | 0 | 278 | ||||||||||||
| Buick LaCrosse Buick LaCrosse The Buick LaCrosse is a mid-size entry-level luxury sedan produced by General Motors. It replaced the Buick Century and Regal in North America beginning in the 2005 model year.-North America:... |
0 | 297 | ||||||||||||
| BMW ActiveHybrid X6 | 205 | 205 | 41 | |||||||||||
| Chrysler Aspen | 46 | 33 | 0 | 79 | 0 | |||||||||
| Dodge Durango | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||||||||||
| All hybrids sold | 17 | 9,350 | 20,282 | 36,035 | 47,600 | 84,199 | 209,711 | 252,636 | 352,274 | 312,386 | 290,271 | 274,210 | 1,888,971 | 211,597 |
| Cumulative hybrid sales from 1999 until Oct 2011 | 2,100,568 | |||||||||||||
| All vehicles sold (in millions) |
16.043 | 15.869 | 14.646 | 15.067 | 14.754 | 15.012 | 14.966 | 14.264 | 13.819 | 13.195 | 10.402 | 11.589 | 169.626 | 10.504 |
| Hybrids % of all vehicles | 0.0001% | 0.06% | 0.14% | 0.24% | 0.32% | 0.56% | 1.40% | 1.77% | 2.55% | 2.37% | 2.79% | 2.37% | 1.11% | 2.01% |
| Note (1) CYTD: Calendar year to day, as of October 31, 2011. Source: HybridCars.com | ||||||||||||||
2009 Sales statistics by vehicle body style
| Vehicle body style | Models | 2009 Sales | Percent of all 2009 hybrids sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback Hatchback A Hatchback is a car body style incorporating a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box... |
Honda Insight, Toyota Prius | 160,254 | 55.21% |
| Sedan | Honda Civic, Lexus GS 450h, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Lexus LS600hL, Saturn Aura, Chevy Malibu, Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lexus HS 250h | 76,500 | 26.35% |
| SUV | Ford Escape, Lexus RX400h, Toyota Highlander, Mercury Mariner, Saturn Vue, Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade | 51,877 | 17.87% |
Among manufacturers the most popular vehicle body style in 2009 was Sedan - 10 different models but only 26.35% of all 2009 hybrids sales. Among consumers the most popular vehicle body style in 2009 was Hatchback
Hatchback
A Hatchback is a car body style incorporating a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box...
- only 2 models but 55.21% of all 2009 hybrids sales.
2009 Hybrids presence in different vehicle classes (none-luxury)
| Vehicle class by passenger volume (cu ft) | Market Competition Present | Honda | Toyota | Ford | Nissan | General Motors | Total sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subcompact Hatchback Hatchback A Hatchback is a car body style incorporating a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box... (80-88 cu ft) |
No | Honda Insight (20,572) | No | No | No | No | 20,572 |
| Compact Sedan (88-96 cu ft) | No | Honda Civic (15,119) | No | No | No | No | 15,119 |
| Compact Hatchback Hatchback A Hatchback is a car body style incorporating a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box... (88-96 cu ft) |
No | No | Toyota Prius (139,682) | No | No | No | 139,682 |
| Mid-size Sedan (96-101 cu ft) | Yes | No | Toyota Camry (22,887) | Ford Fusion / Mercury Milan (17,022) | Nissan Altima (9,357) | Chevrolet Malibu (4,162) | 53,428 |
| Mid-size Hatchback Hatchback A Hatchback is a car body style incorporating a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box... (96-101 cu ft) |
Open niche | No | No | No | No | No | N/A |
| Compact crossover SUV Crossover SUV A crossover SUV is a vehicle built on a car platform and combining, in highly variable degrees, features of a sport utility vehicle with features from a passenger vehicle, especially those of a station wagon or hatchback.Using the unibody construction typical of passenger vehicles, the crossover... (96-104 cu ft) |
No | No | No | Ford Escape / Mercury Mariner (16,480) | No | No | 16,480 |
| Mid-size crossover SUV Crossover SUV A crossover SUV is a vehicle built on a car platform and combining, in highly variable degrees, features of a sport utility vehicle with features from a passenger vehicle, especially those of a station wagon or hatchback.Using the unibody construction typical of passenger vehicles, the crossover... (104-111 cu ft) |
Open niche | No | No | No | No | No | N/A |
| Large crossover SUV Crossover SUV A crossover SUV is a vehicle built on a car platform and combining, in highly variable degrees, features of a sport utility vehicle with features from a passenger vehicle, especially those of a station wagon or hatchback.Using the unibody construction typical of passenger vehicles, the crossover... (111-120 cu ft) |
No | No | Toyota Highlander (11,086) | No | No | No | 11,086 |
| Van | Open niche | No | No | No | No | No | N/A |
| Small pickup truck (GVWR under 4500 pounds) | Open niche | No | No | No | No | No | N/A |
| Standard pickup truck (GVWR 4500-8500 pounds) | No | No | No | No | No | GMC Sierra / Chevy Silverado (1,598) | 1,598 |
By the end of 2009 hybrids are present in the most vehicle classes but the competition is present in only one vehicle class - Mid-size Sedan. All other vehicle classes have a single hybrid model present with no competition. There are still open niches with no hybrids present - Mid-size Hatchback
Hatchback
A Hatchback is a car body style incorporating a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box...
(by passenger volume), Mid-size crossover SUV
Crossover SUV
A crossover SUV is a vehicle built on a car platform and combining, in highly variable degrees, features of a sport utility vehicle with features from a passenger vehicle, especially those of a station wagon or hatchback.Using the unibody construction typical of passenger vehicles, the crossover...
(by passenger volume), Van and Small pickup truck.
Economical and environmental performance comparison
among hybrid models sold in the U.S. (models 2009-2012)
| Vehicle | Year model |
EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an agency of the federal government of the United States charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress... City mileage Fuel economy in automobiles Fuel usage in automobiles refers to the fuel efficiency relationship between distance traveled by an automobile and the amount of fuel consumed.... (mpg) |
EPA Highway mileage Fuel economy in automobiles Fuel usage in automobiles refers to the fuel efficiency relationship between distance traveled by an automobile and the amount of fuel consumed.... (mpg) |
Annual fuel cost (1) (USD) |
Carbon footprint Carbon footprint A carbon footprint has historically been defined as "the total set of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person.". However, calculating a carbon footprint which conforms to this definition is often impracticable due to the large amount of data required, which is... (Ton/yr of CO2) Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide is a naturally occurring chemical compound composed of two oxygen atoms covalently bonded to a single carbon atom... |
EPA Air Pollution Score(2) |
Annual Petroleum Use (barrel) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius Toyota Prius The Toyota Prius is a full hybrid electric mid-size hatchback, formerly a compact sedan developed and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation... (3rd gen) |
2010/11/12 | 51 | 48 | $1,038 | 3.8 | 8 | NA |
| Toyota Prius Toyota Prius The Toyota Prius is a full hybrid electric mid-size hatchback, formerly a compact sedan developed and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation... (2nd gen) |
2009 | 48 | 45 | $1,172 | 4.1 | 8 | 7.4 |
| Honda Civic Hybrid Honda Civic Hybrid The Civic hybrid, based on the seventh generation Civic, was first introduced to the Japanese market in December 2001. Honda claimed it was the most fuel efficient 5-passenger gasoline-powered production vehicle in the world at the time. It was introduced to the U.S. in spring 2002 as a 2003 model... |
2009/10 | 40 | 45 | $1,285 | 4.5 | 9 | 8.2 |
| 2011 | 40 | 43 | $1,318 | 4.6 | 8 | 8.3 | |
| 2012 | 44 | 44 | $1,178 | 4.3 | NA | 7.8 | |
| Toyota Prius v Toyota Prius v The Toyota Prius v, also named Prius α in Japan, and Prius + in Europe, is a full hybrid gasoline-electric compact MPV/station wagon produced by Toyota Motor Corporation introduced in Japan in May 2011 and in the U.S. in October 2011. It is scheduled to be released in the European market by mid 2012... |
2012 | 44 | 40 | $1,235 | 4.5 | NA | 8.2 |
| Lexus CT 200h | 2011/12 | 43 | 40 | $1,235 | 4.5 | NA | 8.2 |
| Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota Camry (XV50) The Toyota Camry is a mid-size car that has been produced by Toyota since September 2011. Replacing the XV40 series, the XV50 represents the seventh generation of the Toyota Camry.-Development:... LE (XV50) Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE (XV50) |
2012 | 43 | 39 | $1,266 | 4.6 | NA | 8.3 |
| 40 | 38 | $1,298 | 4.7 | NA | 8.6 | ||
| Honda Insight Honda Insight The Honda Insight is a hybrid electric vehicle manufactured by Honda and the first production vehicle to feature Honda's Integrated Motor Assist system. The first-generation Insight was produced from 1999 to 2006 as a three-door hatchback... (2nd gen) |
2010/11 | 40 | 43 | $1,318 | 4.6 | 8/9 | 8.3 |
| 2012 | 41 | 44 | $1,235 | 4.5 | 8.2 | NA | |
| Ford Fusion Hybrid Ford Fusion Hybrid The Ford Fusion Hybrid is a gasoline-electric hybrid powered version of the mid-size Ford Fusion sedan developed by the Ford Motor Company, and launched to the U.S. market in March 2009 as a 2010 model, together with its twin the Mercury Milan Hybrid. The Fusion Hybrid is manufactured at Ford's... Mercury Milan Hybrid Lincoln MKZ Hybrid |
2010/11/12 | 41 | 36 | $1,329 | 4.8 | 8/7 | 8.8 |
| 2010/11 | 41 | 36 | $1,329 | 4.8 | 7 | 8.8 | |
| 2011/12 | 41 | 36 | $1,329 | 4.8 | 7 | 8.8 | |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Kia Optima Hybrid |
2011 | 35 | 40 | $1,401 | 5.1 | NA | 9.3 |
| Honda CR-Z Honda CR-Z The Honda CR-Z is a compact hybrid electric automobile manufactured by Honda and marketed as a "sport hybrid coupe." The CR-Z combines a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain with traditional sports car elements... CVT Continuously variable transmission A continuously variable transmission is a transmission that can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. This contrasts with other mechanical transmissions that offer a fixed number of gear ratios... |
2011/12 | 35 | 39 | $1,401 | 5.1 | 8 | 9.3 |
| Honda CR-Z Honda CR-Z The Honda CR-Z is a compact hybrid electric automobile manufactured by Honda and marketed as a "sport hybrid coupe." The CR-Z combines a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain with traditional sports car elements... Manual 6 spd |
2011 | 31 | 37 | $1,588 | 5.5 | 8 | 10.1 |
| Lexus HS 250h Lexus HS The Lexus HS is a dedicated hybrid vehicle introduced by Lexus as a new entry-level luxury compact sedan in 2009. It is classified as a compact under Japanese regulations concerning vehicle exterior dimensions and engine displacement... |
2010/11/12 | 35 | 34 | $1,484 | 5.4 | 8* | 9.8 |
| Nissan Altima Hybrid | 2009/10 | 35 | 33 | $1,588 | 5.5 | 9.5* | 10.1 |
| 2011 | 33 | 33 | $1,636 | 5.7 | 9* | 10.4 | |
| Ford Escape Hybrid FWD Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive is a form of engine/transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel drive vehicles feature a transverse engine, rather than the conventional longitudinal engine arrangement generally found in rear-wheel drive and... (3) Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD Four-wheel drive Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4×4 is a four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously... |
2010/11 | 34 | 31 | $1,690 | 5.8 | 8/7 | 10.7 |
| 2010/11 | 30 | 27 | $1,863 | 6.5 | 8/7 | 11.8 | |
| Toyota Camry Hybrid (XV40) | 2009/10 | 33 | 34 | $1,588 | 5.5 | 8 | 10.1 |
| 2011 | 31 | 35 | $1,636 | 5.7 | 7 | 10.4 | |
| Saturn Vue Hybrid 6 cyl, 3.6L Saturn Vue Hybrid 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
2009 | 27 | 30 | $1,928 | 6.7 | NA | 12.2 |
| 2009/10 | 25 | 32 | $1,928 | 6.7 | 6/7 | 12.2 | |
| Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD | 2009/10 | 27 | 25 | $1,928 | 7.2 | 8 | 13.2 |
| 2011 | 28 | 28 | $1,928 | 6.7 | 7 | 12.2 | |
| Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | 2009/10 | 26 | 34 | $1,863 | 6.5 | 6 | 11.8 |
| Buick Regal Hybrid Buick LaCrosse Hybrid |
2012 | 25 | 36 | $1,863 | 6.5 | NA | 11.8 |
| Porsche Panamera S Hybrid | 2012 | 22 | 30 | $2,310 | 7.5 | NA | 13.7 |
| Lexus GS 450h | 2009/11 | 22 | 25 | $2,512 | 8.1 | 8/7 | 14.9 |
| Porshe Cayenne S Hybrid | 2011/12 | 20 | 24 | $2,749 | 8.9 | 5 | 16.3 |
| Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 2WD Two-wheel drive Two wheel drive or 2WD describes vehicles with a drivetrain that allows two wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously.-Four wheeled vehicles:... Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 2WD GMC Sierra Hybrid 2WD GMC Yukon Hybrid 2WD Silverado/Tahoe/Sierra/Yukon 4WD |
2009 | 21 | 22 | $2,570 | 8.7 | 6 | 16.3 |
| 2010 | 21 | 22 | $2,457 | 8.5 | 6 | 15.6 | |
| 2011/12 | 20 | 23 | $2,570 | 8.9 | 5 | 16.3 | |
| 2011/12 | 20 | 23 | $2,570 | 8.9 | 5 | 16.3 | |
| Mercedes-Benz ML450 | 2010/11 | 20 | 24 | $2,628 | 8.5 | 6 | 15.6 |
| VW Touareg Hybrid | 2011/12 | 20 | 24 | $2,749 | 8.9 | NA | 16.3 |
| Dodge Durango HEV 4WD | 2009 | 20 | 22 | $2,570 | 8.9 | NA | 16.3 |
| Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2WD Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2WD Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2WD/4WD |
2009 | 20 | 21 | $2,700 | 9.3 | 6 | 17.1 |
| 2010 | 21 | 22 | $2,457 | 8.5 | 6 | 15.6 | |
| 2011/12 | 20 | 23 | $2,570 | 8.9 | 5 | 16.3 | |
| Lexus LS 600h L | 2009/10 | 20 | 22 | $2,749 | 8.9 | 8 | 16.3 |
| 2011 | 19 | 23 | $2,888 | 9.3 | 7 | 17.1 | |
| Mercedes-Benz S400 | 2010/11/12 | 19 | 25 | $2,749 | 8.9 | 7 | 16.3 |
| BMW Active Hybrid 7i/Li | 2011 | 17 | 24 | $2,888 | 9.3 | 5 | 17.1 |
| BMW ActiveHybrid X6 | 2011 | 17 | 19 | $3,211 | 10.4 | 5 | 19.0 |
| Source: U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Notes: (1) Estimates assumes 15000 miles (24,140.1 km) per year (45% highway, 55% city) using average fuel price $3.60/gallon (national average as of September 2011). (2) All states except California California California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area... and Northeastern states, * otherwise. (3) Performance is the same for the Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD and the Mercury Mariner Hybrid 2WD. |
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