Running and maintaining cars demands substantial financial resources, on the one hand, not to mention the cost of a car itself. On the other hand, you can’t forget about the emission of greenhouse gases such as Carbon Dioxide, due to the government regulations aimed to deal with climate change somehow. As such, car manufacturers have continuously striven to produce fuel-efficient cars.
Whereas hybrid cars are considered fuel efficient, there are a few challenges with them that hit the pocket hard. So fuel-only cars remain a reliable option for many people who have a tight budget or can’t afford a new car. Below are the 5 fuel-only used cars that are good/safe for women and not so heavy for your budget.
1. Chevrolet Cruze Eco
The Chevrolet Cruze is a mid-size sedan that is designed to have the fuel efficiency of a compact car. Moreover, the car retails at a relatively affordable price in the market. The powerful 1.4-liter, four-cylinder engine of the car has a horsepower of 138. The car model fitted with a manual gearbox will do 28 mpg within a busy city and 42 mpg on a highway. The version with automatic transmission achieves 26 mpg and 37 mpg on city roads and highways respectively.
- Average Driver MPG: 40.5
- City: 28
- Highway: 40
- Annual Fuel Cost: $1,550
2. Ford Focus SFE
The 2012 model of the Ford Focus came with some improvements in both the design and engine. Various technological advancements were introduced in the car. The 2-liter, four-cylinder engine produces power measuring 160 horsepower. However, with such engine power, the car still promises great fuel efficiency. With a six-speed automatic transmission, this machine easily achieves a mileage of 28 miles per gallon and 40 miles per gallon in a city and highway respectively.
- Average Driver MPG: 32
- City: 28
- Highway: 39
3. Honda Civic HF
Through this car model, Honda Motors Company has provided a wide selection to choose from. To begin with, the car is available in coupe and sedan versions. In addition, a similar variety is available in terms of fuel economy. There are fuel, hybrid, and natural gas versions of this model. The car has lowered rolling resistance, making it sustainable to run on a 140-horsepower engine. The 1.8-liter engine covers 29 mpg in a city setting and 41 mpg on a clear highway.
- Average Driver MPG: 42.0
- City: 29
- Highway: 41
- Annual Fuel Cost: $1,500
4. Hyundai Accent
This Hyundai model is available in the market as either a hatchback or a compact car, with both versions having five doors. It is also by far the most affordable among these fuel-efficient cars. Powered by a 138-horsepower engine, the manual and automatic transmission versions have the same fuel economy. The direct-injection engine is estimated to have a fuel economy of 30 mpg within a city and 40 mpg on a highway.
- Average Driver MPG: 37.7
- City: 28
- Highway: 37
- Annual Fuel Cost: $1,550
5. Mazda 3
This Mazda model is an improvement of its predecessors. There is no doubt that fuel efficiency did not escape the designers and manufacturers of this particular car. Available in hatchback and sedan versions, the car is powered by a 155-horsepower engine. The 2-liter, four-cylinder engine needs one gallon of gas to cover 28 miles within a city and 40 miles on a highway.
- Average Driver MPG: 33.0
- City: 28
- Highway: 37
- Annual Fuel Cost: $1,600
The images and MPG values are from fueleconomy.gov
