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What Is Your Alternative?

 

This tool will show you what the most fuel effecient alternative to your current automobile. It takes the class and general specifications of your car and shows you a set of practical alternatives that are actually better for the environment.

 

FORD GT ALTERNATIVES

 

The most fuel effecient engine available in the FORD GT has 8 cylinders at 5.4-liters. It achieves a combined fuel economy of 16 miles per gallon with a 6 Speed Manual Transmission.

 

The most fuel effecient vehicle in the FORD GT's class is the TOYOTA MR2, which features a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine. It achieves a combined fuel economy of 29 miles per gallon when paired with a 6 Speed Manual Transmission, and would save you $896 at the pump each year, compared to your current vehicle.

 

The second most fuel effecient vehicle in the FORD GT's class is the MINI MINI COOPER S, which features a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. It achieves a combined fuel economy of 27 miles per gallon when paired with a 6 Speed Manual Transmission, and would save you $746 at the pump each year, compared to your current vehicle.

 

The third most fuel effecient vehicle in the FORD GT's class is the LOTUS ELISE/EXIGE, which features a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine. It achieves a combined fuel economy of 25 miles per gallon when paired with a 6 Speed Manual Transmission, and would save you $658 at the pump each year, compared to your current vehicle.

 

Find the hybrid alternative of another vehicle.

 

 

 
New and used Hybrid Cars for sale.
Acura RD-X, RL
BMW X5
Chevrolet Malibu, Tahoe, Equinox
Dodge Durango, Intrepid ESX
Ford Escape HEV
GMC Sierra Partial Hybrid
Honda Insight, Civic, Accord
Lexus RX 400H, LS
Mazda RX-8
Saturn EV1, VUE
Subaru B9 SC
Toyota Prius, Camry, Highlander


Hybrid Car quick notes and facts.

Though current hybrid car tax incentives/rebates are being phased out, consumers can look forward to rebates of up to $5000 in 2005.

Current hybrid cars can get up to 60 miles to the gallon on the highway. In addition to fuel economy, they boast lower emissions and depreciation than gasoline powered cars.

 

In the near future, hybrid cars are expected to get fuel mileage as high as 190 miles per gallon!

 

Environmentalists embrace hybrid cars as a solution to today's pollution problems.

 

Heavy HEV development began in the early 1990's with major manufacturers donating billions of dollars to the research of new hybrid technologies.
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