3 Cars to Boost your Gas Mileage

Every year we see the price of gasoline have dramatic fluctuations. One week you’re paying $3 to $4 and in some places even $5 to $6. Whatever the gas may be, it’s one of the biggest reasons we look for cars with the best gas mileage. After all, if you can fill up the tank for $50 and get 500 to 600 miles, the actual cost is a lot less over the long run.

For instance, a 2007 BMW 525i has a 17.210 gallon tank, and at the most expense times of the year; it costs about $57 for a full tank. On average you get around 536 miles, which translates into about 31 miles per gallon. Unfortunately, when it was brand new, the car cost about $35,000, which most of us can’t afford.

Even though this is a great vehicle, we found plenty of others that offer huge mpg, and they won’t cost you near as much money to purchase. Plus, some of these vehicles don’t fully run on regular fuel.

2015 Ford Focus Electric

2015 Ford Focus Electric

Ok, we cheated a little bit when we found the 2015 Ford Focus Electric car. You can avoid the gas stations altogether, and we can do a couple better; forget the oil and CO2 as well. Instead you simply charge it with a 120V convenience charge cord or a 240V charge at home.

Standard features include everything from a 23 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery to the SmartGauge. The SmartGauge offers an EcoGuide, which allows you to see in real-time, how beneficial your driving will be on a financial level. In addition, the 2015 Ford Focus Electric offers owners the ability to recharge as you drive.

How does it work? Well, anytime you press the brakes in a regular vehicle, it tends to lose energy. When you press the brakes in the Ford Focus Electric, around ninety percent of the energy goes back to the battery. This energy is then stored so it can be used later. It’s a huge benefit, especially if you’re looking for something that offers great gas mileage.

2015 Toyota Prius

2015 Toyota Prius

There are several Prius versions in the 2015 class, but we wanted to stick with the original choice. The 2015 Toyota Prius offers 51 miles per gallon on the highway and 48 mpg in the city. It’s definitely not a “get-up-and-go” car at a whopping 134 horsepower, but it does offer plenty of other benefits.

In fact, thanks to the stored energy in the battery pack, this car can travel around 13 miles before you have to use the gasoline engine. When you get back home, you only need to charge your car for 1 1/2 hours before it’s ready to go again. Oh, and even though it does use gasoline when needed, it is still considered a “green” credible car.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

We wanted to add a little spice to car section, since most of the SUVs today offer just as many benefits. Unfortunately, they don’t provide the same sort of gas mileage, but it’s the best of its class in 2015. The Jeep Grand Cherokee offers 24 miles per gallon overall, as well as 17 through the city and 32 on the highway. This is definitely one to consider if you need a little more room.

However, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited isn’t a hybrid or use regular unleaded fuel. Instead this vehicle uses diesel, which means your initial cost per tank will most likely be a little more money.

No matter which one you choose or you look for something else, there are plenty of cars with good gas mileage. Now that we have reached an impasse between fuel and hybrid vehicles, the future looks very bright for car owners.