Lifetime Energy Cost Per Mile: Prius v. Hummer H3
Submitted by CARPE DIEM
Average, all 2005 vehicles sold in the U.S.: $2.28 per mile
Top 5 most energy efficient 2005 vehicles, over their lifetimes:
1. Scion xB: $0.48 per mile
2. Ford Escort: $0.57 per mile
3. Jeep Wrangler: $0.60 per mile
4. Chevrolet Tracker: $0.69 per mile
5. Toyota Echo: $0.70 per mile
Top 5 least energy efficient 2005 vehicles, over their lifetimes:
1. Mercedes Benz produced Maybach: $11.58 per mile
2. Volkswagen Phaeton: $11.21 per mile
3. Rolls-Royce: $10.66 per mile
4. Bentley: $10.56 per mile
5. Audi Allroad Quattro: $5.59 per mile
2005 Hybrid Vehicle energy efficiency over their lifetimes:
1. Honda Insight: $2.94 per mile
2. Ford Escape Hybrid: $3.18 per mile
3. Honda Civic Hybrid: $3.24 per mile
4. Toyota Prius: $3.25 per mile
5. Honda Accord Hybrid: $3.30 per mile
2005 Hummer H3: $1.949 per mile
From the study “Dust to Dust: The Energy Cost of New Vehicles From Concept to Disposal” by CNW Research. Full database of vehicles here.
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November 1st, 2008 at 11:33 am
nice to have a summary of the correct numbers, cheers
May 20th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Fantastic information. Hope to definitely visit again:D