Highest Mileage Cars in America: Cars with the Best EPA Gas Milage Ratings

Expanded environmental consciousness across the United States, and the world, is transforming the entire automotive industry. Today's mainstream vehicles are designed to significantly reduce omissions while simultaneously delivering excellent fuel economy. And of course, astronomical gas prices also acted to fuel this reformation. As recently as summer, 2008, average gasoline prices in the US topped $4.50 per gallon. And even as we are beginning to experience minute signs of economic strengthening, experts project that fuel prices could easily rise to over $4.00 per gallon again. And in a society that thrives on mass transportation, Americans have no choice but to be very mindful of the fluctuations in the prices of gas.

The following vehicles, according to CNN, are the best at delivering what the Green philosophers everywhere desire most in their vehicles: excellent fuel efficiency!

#10: Your choice between the following 3 vehicles, all under $16,000 and delivering about 30 MPG:

• 2010 Honda Civic, $15,010, 28/34 city/highway;
• 2010 Ford Focus, $14,395, 24/35 city/highway;
• 2010 Honda Fit, $13,950, 28/34 city/highway;

#9: The 2010 MINI Cooper delivers 37 miles per gallon of fuel spent on the highways and 28 in the cities. With base pricing beginning at $18,700, the new MINI features a 1.6L 118-horse inline 4-cylinder engine. It's available as a convertible as well.

#8:The 2010 Toyota Yaris (29/35 mpg) and the 2010 Toyota Corolla (28/37 mpg) tie for eighth place. Although the Yaris is smaller than the Corolla, it actually presents better value. Base pricing for the Yaris begins at just $11,350 while Corollas began at $15,250.

#7: Another 3-way tie!

The 2010 Mercury Mountaineer Hybrid, 2010 Mazda Tribute Hybrid and the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid all deliver 34/30 mpg city/highway. They all also feature a 2.3L 155hp I4 engine. Pricing is also almost identical and ranges between $25,310 for the Tribute up to $26,955 for the Mariner.

#6: The 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid delivers 33 mpg in the cities and 34 on the highways. Pricing begins at $25,350. New Camrys feature 2.4L 192hp I4 engines and can travel from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 8.9 seconds.

More of the highest gas milage vehicles for 2010

#5: The 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid takes you 35 mpg in the cities and 33 on the highways. Base pricing begins a $25,170 and these sporty midsized sedans feature 2.5L 158hp 4-cylinder engines.

#4: the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI has a base price of $20,000 even. It features a 2.0L 140-horse 4-cylinder engine and, running on clean-burning diesel, it delivers an EPA-estimated 29/40 mpg city/highway.

#3: The 2010 Smart Car fortwo features low base pricing of just $11,590 to begin. Running on just three cylinders, the 1.0L engine generates only 70 horses. You can save loads of money on fuel expenses by purchasing one of these affordable, 2-seat vehicles that are big on economy.

#2: The 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid blows almost every other car off of the roads in terms of fuel economy. With its 1.3L SOHC iVTEC 8-valve 100-horse I4 engine, it delivers a whopping 40/45 mpg urban/rural. An electric motor is used to optimize fuel efficiency for these 5-seat comfortable sedans. Pricing begins at just $22,600.

And the number one most fuel efficient vehicle available in America for 2010: the Toyota Prius

With a 1.5L 110-horse 16-valve vvt-i 4-cylinder engine, the new Prius jets from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 9.8 seconds. With adequate space for five to fit comfortably, it's a perfect car for those who have long daily commutes. Pricing begins at just $21,100 and the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the stylish cars will deliver 48/45 mpg city/highway!