What is the most effective way to compare hybrid cars?
Let's start with some hybrid vehicles currently available. This is the Toyota Prius, Honda Insight, Honda Civic Hybrid and Honda Accord Hybrid. These are the four major hybrid cars available in showrooms today.
It 'also the Ford Escape Hybrid, Lexus RX 400h, Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Mariner.
first consideration is "miles"
The Honda Insight is mainly to get the best mileage possible. Ifbecoming the leader in fuel consumption. Hybrids are traditional manual EPA estimated 60 mpg city and 66 mpg highway. The two versions are slightly lower at 57 mpg city and 56 mpg on the highway.
The second option is the latest version of the Prius at 60 mpg city and 51 mpg on the highway. The reason why city mpg is higher for these vehicles must operate under the vehicle can run on battery power alone is lowSpeed.
In 2006, Honda Civic Hybrid is equipped with a manual transmission 46 mpg city and 51 mpg on the highway available, automatic about 48 miles per gallon city and 47 mpg on the highway. The hybrid sedan 25 mpg city and 28 mpg on the side of the road.
Size Matters
Another point to consider when buying a hybrid vehicle is the size. In hybrids, which was introduced in two dimensions, but producers have already heardClients and customers can now address specific needs, which means that now advances.
First, you must determine how many people will board the vehicle and load normally.
Honda Civic Hybrid is a compact sedan. It has five seats, and largely out of sight as a non-hybrid Civic. The interior is exactly the same, the only difference is the truck that is slightly smaller, because it is located under the battery.
The2000-2003 five-seat Prius models, the ability to get along, and since 2004 with a new design, now a car mid-range. This edition also includes more than a sedan.
Price
Here is a way to compare the hybrid cars currently available. There is a clear price list, but at least give you some information.
- 2006 Toyota Prius $ 21.2745
- 2006 Honda Insight, manual transmission at $ 19,330, $ 21,530 for the automatic
- 2006 Honda CivicHybrid, $ 21,850
- 2007 Lexus GS 450h, $ 54,900
- 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, $ 25.900
- 2006 Honda Accord Hybrid, $ 30,140
SUV:
- 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid starts at $ 27,515 for two-wheel drive version and $ 28.595 for IT.
- Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid SUV (Summer 2006) $ 23,995.
- 2006 Lexus RX400h $ 49,060.
- 2006 Mariner Hybrid $ 29,840
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2006 33.030 dollars for the two-wheel drive, $ 34,430 for four-wheelUnit.
The look
The last consideration is, of course, appearance.
You can use a hybrid car, the same non-hybrid model, or if you prefer, you can choose one that is very different in appearance.
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