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The Top 5 Most Environmentally Friendly Vehicles for 2009
| Model | MPG City | MPG Hwy | Green Score | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Civic GX | 24 | 36 | 57 | $25,340 |
| 2 | Toyota Prius | 51 | 48 | 52 | $22,400 |
| 3 | Honda Civic Hybrid | 40 | 45 | 51 | $23,800 |
| 4 | Smart for two convertible/coupe | 33 | 41 | 50 | $13,590 |
| 5 | Honda Insight | 40 | 43 | 50 | $19,800 |
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Sources: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
List Notes: The Green Score is an ACEEE evaluation that incorporates tailpipe emissions and emissions of other gases that are known to cause global warming as well as the fuel economy of the vehicle. The higher the Green Score, the more environmentally friendly the vehicle is considered to be overall. Statistics are for the United States for the year 2009 for models available to the general public. Price listed is suggested starting price for the base model 2009-2010 (USD).
Sources: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
List Notes: The Green Score is an ACEEE evaluation that incorporates tailpipe emissions and emissions of other gases that are known to cause global warming as well as the fuel economy of the vehicle. The higher the Green Score, the more environmentally friendly the vehicle is considered to be overall. Statistics are for the United States for the year 2009 for models available to the general public. Price listed is suggested starting price for the base model 2009-2010 (USD).
