Most Economical Car

Most Economical Large Cars

Below are the top 10 most economical large cars sorted by combined MPG.

This size class is going to see an influx of new hybrids over the coming years and no doubt they will be up near the top of the list. For now though the top 10 is dominated by regular gasoline engine cars from Asia. The Sonata and the Accord top the list thanks to a combination of the smallest engines and only 4 cylinders.

The city MPG really lets these cars down, most only managing high teens, but if you don't drive in the city, these large cars can still offer you excellent MPG, in the high 20's and low 30's.

Economical Car	Engine	City MPG	Hwy MPG	Combined
Hyundai Sonata	2.4L gasoline	22	32	25
Honda Accord	2.4L gasoline	22	31	25
Toyota Avalon	3.5L gasoline	19	28	23
Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid	3.5L hybrid	19	26	21
Chevrolet Impala	3.5L gasoline	18	29	22
Ford Taurus	3.5L gasoline	18	28	22
Hyundai Genesis	3.8L gasoline	18	27	21
Hyundai Azera	3.3L gasoline	18	26	21
Chrysler 300	2.7L gasoline	18	26	21
Dodge Charger	2.7L gasoline	18	26	21

Hyundai Sonata

The Hyundai Sonata is the most economical large car in the U.S.

The latest Hyundai Sonata, the sixth generation, has an all new 2.4L engine with improved gas mileage over the old engine thanks to direct injection technology. The engine is good for 198 horsepower. In addition to outstanding fuel efficiency, the Sonata has also been acknowledged for excellent safety and low depreciation.

A hybrid Sonata is on the way in 2011 using the latest lithium polymer battery technology to power its electric motor. The hybrid version will further improve the Sonata's fuel efficiency.