Top Ten Highest Fuel Economy and MPG Ratings for 2010 Cars Which ten 2010 cars rank the highest for miles per gallon? A list of 2010 cars with the best fuel economy ratings.

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According to fueleconomy.gov, the top ten 2010 vehicles for fuel economy (miles per gallon or MPG) are listed below. The ranking is based on 45% highway driving and 55% city driving. Adjustments are made for vehicles that require diesel, premium, or mid-grade fuel.

What does it take to top the list? The top four vehicles are hybrid gas/electric platforms. Three of the top ten are diesel models. Only two vehicles (the ninth and tenth ranked), use traditional gasoline engines.

1. 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid: 51 City, 48 Highway
2. 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid: 40 City, 43 Highway
3. 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid: 41 City, 36 Highway
4. 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid: 41 City, 36 Highway
5. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI (Diesel): 30 City, 42 Highway
6. 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI (Diesel): 30 City, 42 Highway
7. 2010 Audi A3 (Diesel): 30 City, 42 Highway
8. 2010 Lexus HS 250h Hybrid: 35 City, 34 Highway
9. 2010 Toyota Yaris: 29 City, 36 Highway
10. 2010 Honda Fit: 28 City, 35 Highway

What does it mean? Consumers are demanding more efficient vehicles and carmakers are delivering. Expect more hybrids and diesels in manufacturers 2011 lines.