The best used cars for saving fuel

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Saving money on gasoline is an important factor to consider when buying a car. Honda Civic, Toyota Prius and Ford Fusion have great fuel economy.

Owning a vehicle comes with a number of costs – car insurance, repairs, regular maintenance, car payments and, of course, gas. So if you're looking to cut costs, it's a good plan to find a car that's great for fuel economy. The good news is that there are all kinds of vehicles with good fuel efficiency in different car classes. Let's look at the top five.

Top five cars

Here are many cars from different classes that have one thing in common: they all boast excellent fuel efficiency.

Hyundai Tucson: This is an SUV, but it is slightly smaller than the full-size variants. With that said, you will get hit in the cargo area with this vehicle, but then the fuel economy can make up for it. On an all-wheel drive 2014 GLS model, you can expect 23 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.
Honda Civic: This is a great option in the compact class and will get you 30 mpg city and 39 mpg highway on the 2014 model. Drivers rave about how it performs, but keep in mind that it's pretty basic when it comes to features and interior trim.
Ford Fusion Hybrid: The 2012 model year offers an electric/gas transmission that delivers 41 mpg city fuel consumption. On one tank of fuel, you can drive over 700 miles around the city. The car itself looks stylish, but at the same time has a sporty finish.
Toyota Prius: Toyota Prius is a hatchback style car. Although it can accommodate five people, it will be cramped in the back seat. This hybrid vehicle boasts incredible fuel economy of 51 mpg city and 48 mpg highway.
Nissan Altima HybridA: Here is another hybrid option for you. Classified as a mid-size sedan, you'll have a bit more legroom in this car, as well as cargo space. It is even roomy enough to act as a family car. It was Nissan's first hybrid vehicle and was available from 2007 to 2011. It might be a bit tricky to get it, but if you can, you can expect 35 mpg city and 40 mpg highway.