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forgiven (m)
Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« on: December 05, 2006, 03:18 AM »

Which brand of car would you say has the best fuel economy?
(Talking generally about the common cars on Nigeria roads.)
ZuluNation (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Would You Say Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #1 on: December 05, 2006, 03:52 AM »

The Honda Hybrid Models the have now are pretty good when is comes to Gas millage.You can get about 28-30 MBG(city) and 31-35MBG(hwy) on a civic hybrid.
obua (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #2 on: December 05, 2006, 05:52 PM »

 The  cars with  the best fuel efficiency is normally turbo -charged diesel  engined cars.
From experience in Nigeria the VW  1.9 TDI that is used for Jetta( Bora) Passat, Golf and Polo( SDi) is the most fuel efficient. They are so good that Volvo and even Toyta are  working together with VW for diesel engine development.
Their 8/12 cylinder  TD engines  are unmatched in the industry.

For Petrol engines  Hondas and Toyotas are the leaders
New (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #3 on: December 05, 2006, 06:00 PM »

Hybrid cars like the toyota prius return about 65mpg but there are also diesel cars like the Audi A3 1.9d and BMW 118d that return 50+ mpg.
segedoo (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #4 on: December 05, 2006, 09:39 PM »

LEGSUS. Grin Grin Grin

VW jetta. A friend of mine used 4litres to IB from Ife!!
ZuluNation (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #5 on: December 05, 2006, 11:44 PM »

Hybrids are the way to go now.The only disadvantage the have is the very high price of the power generating unit(Battery)
big spif (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #6 on: December 06, 2006, 04:30 PM »

Hi,
I think the author was asking of cars used in naija that are economical in fuel consumption, as far as i know those hybrid cars are yet to be driven or few on naija roads. The best fuel economy cars on our roads are VW, Toyota followed by honda then opel.
menike (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #7 on: December 06, 2006, 06:22 PM »

that man said "Common Cars in Nigeria"

do y'all have Hybrid Cars in Nigeria?

Well if we do , then thats awesome
Christino (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #8 on: December 06, 2006, 07:57 PM »

Personally, I can vouch for the Toyota Echo, prolly due to the Engine type (1.6) and I guess the same goes for other "tiny" engine cars.

But i've heard a lot about VW, the Golf especially and you'll find plenty of VWs taking the bulk of the car populace in places like Brazil.

I needn't be told to steer clear of the Volvo!
pssword
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #9 on: December 06, 2006, 10:58 PM »

For most cars, don't know much about hybrids, it depends on the size of the engine. As you would espect a 1.4 engine is more likely to burn less fuel per mile than a 1.8 engine. The diesel cars are quite efficient, you get more bang for your buck, but I don't know how common they are in Naija. The VW and the Audi TDi are quite fuel efficient. You can get up to 50mpg which is about 80k with 4litres on the highways, not bad going,
toni tone (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #10 on: December 07, 2006, 03:50 AM »

Hey this is my first post, but i guess it's informative
The best Fuel economy car of 2006 are: see the link below

http://www.wailuabay.com/fuel-economy-cars.html

1. Honda Insight
2. Toyota Prius
3. Honda civic Hybrid
4. VW beetle
5. VW golf
6. Ford escape hybrid
7. Lexus Rx $00h
etc
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1000. MBenz!!!*

* i have used 3 Mbenz cars and waoh!!! i must have been a regular at the petrol station!!! Angry, but if the injector of a Mbenz is good it works well Cheesy, i actually used a full tank on a MBenz 190 to Abuja some 2 years ago Cheesy.

Of recent i used my sister's Nissan Primera, waoh the fuel guage seems not to move after going almost 70km!!, that car is fuel efficient Smiley


Here are the top 10 gas-guzzling 2005-model cars, according the federal Environmental Protection Agency.


                                                     
         Car                                  Engine                             City mileage   Highway mileage   

1. Volkswagen Phaeton         6.0L 12cyl 5A                           12                 19
2. Mercedes-Benz S Class      5.5L 12cyl Turbo 5A                 12                 19
3. Mercedes-Benz CL Class    5.5L 12cyl Turbo 5A                 13                 19
4. Dodge Viper                       8.3L 10cyl 6M                           12                 20
5. Ford GT                              5.4L 8cyl S/C 6M                       13                 21
6. Audi S4 quattro                  4.2L 8cyl 6M                             15                 21
7. Porsche 911 Turbo S          3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M                   15                 22
8. Cadillac CTS-V                    5.7L 8cyl 6M                             15                 23
9. BMW 6 Series                     4.4L 8cyl 6M                             15                 23
10. BMW M3                            3.2L 6cyl 6M                             16                23
       
The top 10 gas-guzzling trucks are even worse:

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/auto/car-guide-2005/Gas-guzzlers1.asp


 

 
ZuluNation (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #11 on: December 07, 2006, 04:17 AM »

Most 4 cylinder vehicles are Gas efficient if the preventive maintenance is done regularly.

1. Change your oil and oil filter every three thousand miles.

2. Service your Fuel injectors every year and change out the filters too.

3. Make sure your wheel and tire alignment is up to per at all times

4. Your tire pressure should always meet the OEM of the manufacturer of the vehicle.

5. Never let your vehicle idle for long periods of time.

6. Excess load on your Vehicle is never good for your engine.
osegwu (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #12 on: December 07, 2006, 01:53 PM »

Quote from: ZuluNation on December 07, 2006, 04:17 AM
Most 4 cylinder vehicles are Gas efficient if the preventive maintenance is done regularly.

1. Change your oil and oil filter every three thousand miles.

2. Service your Fuel injectors every year and change out the filters too.

3. Make sure your wheel and tire alignment is up to per at all times

4. Your tire pressure should always meet the OEM of the manufacturer of the vehicle.

5. Never let your vehicle idle for long periods of time.

6. Excess load on your Vehicle is never good for your engine.

You said it all
but I use VW Jetta myself and have no regret.
mekoyo (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #13 on: December 07, 2006, 05:40 PM »

Toyota cars
rhamz
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #14 on: December 09, 2006, 03:09 PM »

Toyota and Nissan Cars
babake81 (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #15 on: December 09, 2006, 03:45 PM »

i'd say  Nissan and Toyota! Grin
curvyice (f)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #16 on: December 10, 2006, 09:06 AM »

i would say the honda cars. i had a honda accord and now i drive a mxima and i miss my honda because it has real good gas mileage compare dwih my nissan. but that don't mean my nissan aint good because nissans are greta too, ad toyota also.
lordimpaq (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #17 on: December 10, 2006, 02:09 PM »

the BMW 328i 1995 has an MPG of 35,

not bad for a BMW,

but stay clear of the Benz
firestar (f)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #18 on: December 11, 2006, 12:05 PM »

(B)e (M)y (W)ife is the best car on the Nigerian road
yankidelta
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #19 on: December 11, 2006, 03:10 PM »

make una try kia brands for fuel economy then u'll change your mind! Grin
Smashing! (f)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #20 on: December 12, 2006, 06:25 PM »

Please I need to know how economic (fuelwise) is  Toyota Camry with V6 engine?
idea (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #21 on: December 14, 2006, 07:02 AM »

I have been expecting someone in da hauz 2 say "HYUNDAI" but no one has.Please give it to hyundai when it comes to fuel economy.I know of Accent and Sonata because I'm familiar with those specs. Wink
needeeg (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #22 on: December 14, 2006, 01:30 PM »

Quote from: firestar on December 11, 2006, 12:05 PM
(B)e (M)y (W)ife is the best car on the Nigerian road

well BMW r quite good in fuel economic, because a friend of mind drive from kano to maiduguri with 25lts
Smashing! (f)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #23 on: December 14, 2006, 06:10 PM »

Please who knows answer me.
What is the fuel consumption of a Toyota Camry with a V6 engine like? High consumption or low?
Someone please answer, I need to know.
culasi (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #24 on: December 14, 2006, 11:59 PM »

@ Smashing!

What year is your camry?

Typically V6 engines consume more gas than regular 4 cylinder engines. So if you would like to know the gas milage, you might want to tell us the year of your camry!!!!!!!!

culasi (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #25 on: December 15, 2006, 12:04 AM »

@ Smashing!

This would be your best answer

4-cylinder cars tend to get better mileage in general, and this holds true for the Camry, including the 1997 model. According to fueleconomy.gov, you'll get 23 city/30 highway with an automatic transmission and 23/31 with a manual with a 4-cylinder engine. Bump it up to the (V6) 6-cylnder and your mileage drops to 19/26 with automatic and 20/28 manual.
 
You can get more answers from http://www.fueleconomy.gov
effects8000 (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #26 on: December 15, 2006, 09:02 AM »

The Toyota HI-breed!!!!!!!!!  Grin
culasi (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #27 on: December 15, 2006, 04:44 PM »

Do you mean Toyota Prius Hybrid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Smashing! (f)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #28 on: December 15, 2006, 05:26 PM »

@culasi thanks a mil, youe explanations and the website was a big help.
culasi (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #29 on: December 15, 2006, 05:49 PM »

Quote from: Smashing! on December 15, 2006, 05:26 PM
@culasi thanks a mil, youe explanations and the website was a big help.


The pleasure is mine. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions. Smiley
Labans (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #30 on: December 29, 2006, 02:22 PM »

The brand of car that has the best fuel economy is volkswagen beetle old model 1500 Tongue Tongue Tongue
unixcrew3 (m)
Re: Which Brand Of Car Has The Best Fuel Economy?
« #31 on: May 05, 2007, 11:22 AM »

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