Cars With the Worst Fuel Economy in 2014
Although for most of us fuel economy is an important feature when purchasing a car. But for some, it is not a big deal, this may be because they simply do not care or the type of vehicle they need may have terrible fuel economy, Here are some of the worst offenders when it comes to fuel economy in 2014.
Ultra-luxury European-made cars powered by big engines dominate the list. The Lamborghini Murcielago and the Bugatti Veyron are the worst gas guzzlers among two-seaters, and across all vehicle classes. Drivers of both can expect to pay $5,025 a year in fuel costs. Both are estimated to get eight miles to the gallon in city driving but the Lamborghini gets 13 miles to the gallon on the highway and the Bugatti 14.
The Bentley Azure, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,568, topped the compact car category; among midsize cars, the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, ($4,377 in annual fuel costs) won; and the midsize Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG station wagon topped its class with $3,438 in annual fuel costs.
These drivers €want performance, acceleration and horsepower,€ says Tom Libby, senior analyst at J.D. Power and Associates. €They want a drive that is smooth and comfortable at 80 miles an hour. They want the positives of towing capacity and interior space, which offset the negative of poor fuel economy.€
Here are some of the worst offenders that the average Joe can afford.
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer€
With Toyota's recent radical overhaul of its best-selling but thoroughly crummy Corolla, the Mitsubishi Lancer finds itself alone at the bottom. Though its edgy shape and shark-inspired nose look fierce when gussied up on the Evolution X, the volume-selling regular Lancer's small steel wheels, less aggressive styling and single exhaust transform this compact sedan from rally champ to rental chump.
If anything, however, styling is actually the Lancer's best attribute. The cabin is burdened with an uninspiring design, cheap hard plastic, a tilt-only steering wheel and insufficiently adjustable seats. The base engine is thrashy, gutless and less efficient than its competitors, while the optional continuously variable transmission (CVT) saps power and produces noises more typically associated with calf-bearing bovines.
2014 Dodge Avenger€
The Dodge Avenger was given a thorough overhaul for 2011 that dramatically improved it in virtually every respect, yet it easily remains the worst midsize sedan. Chiefly, this speaks to the abysmal depths in which this Caliber-based family car once resided. It also shows how good midsize sedans have become. Drive a new Ford Fusion and then drive a Dodge Avenger. We challenge you to not laugh out loud at the idea that they are supposedly competitors.
Beyond its admittedly cool name and gutsy optional V6, the Avenger has little going for it. The base four-cylinder is unrefined and attached to a four-speed automatic.
The worst offenders are absolutely terrible on fuel economy and are extremely expensive vehicles, but lets face it, if you can afford those cars I'm sure fuel economy is not a huge decision marker.
Ultra-luxury European-made cars powered by big engines dominate the list. The Lamborghini Murcielago and the Bugatti Veyron are the worst gas guzzlers among two-seaters, and across all vehicle classes. Drivers of both can expect to pay $5,025 a year in fuel costs. Both are estimated to get eight miles to the gallon in city driving but the Lamborghini gets 13 miles to the gallon on the highway and the Bugatti 14.
The Bentley Azure, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,568, topped the compact car category; among midsize cars, the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, ($4,377 in annual fuel costs) won; and the midsize Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG station wagon topped its class with $3,438 in annual fuel costs.
These drivers €want performance, acceleration and horsepower,€ says Tom Libby, senior analyst at J.D. Power and Associates. €They want a drive that is smooth and comfortable at 80 miles an hour. They want the positives of towing capacity and interior space, which offset the negative of poor fuel economy.€
Here are some of the worst offenders that the average Joe can afford.
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer€
With Toyota's recent radical overhaul of its best-selling but thoroughly crummy Corolla, the Mitsubishi Lancer finds itself alone at the bottom. Though its edgy shape and shark-inspired nose look fierce when gussied up on the Evolution X, the volume-selling regular Lancer's small steel wheels, less aggressive styling and single exhaust transform this compact sedan from rally champ to rental chump.
If anything, however, styling is actually the Lancer's best attribute. The cabin is burdened with an uninspiring design, cheap hard plastic, a tilt-only steering wheel and insufficiently adjustable seats. The base engine is thrashy, gutless and less efficient than its competitors, while the optional continuously variable transmission (CVT) saps power and produces noises more typically associated with calf-bearing bovines.
2014 Dodge Avenger€
The Dodge Avenger was given a thorough overhaul for 2011 that dramatically improved it in virtually every respect, yet it easily remains the worst midsize sedan. Chiefly, this speaks to the abysmal depths in which this Caliber-based family car once resided. It also shows how good midsize sedans have become. Drive a new Ford Fusion and then drive a Dodge Avenger. We challenge you to not laugh out loud at the idea that they are supposedly competitors.
Beyond its admittedly cool name and gutsy optional V6, the Avenger has little going for it. The base four-cylinder is unrefined and attached to a four-speed automatic.
The worst offenders are absolutely terrible on fuel economy and are extremely expensive vehicles, but lets face it, if you can afford those cars I'm sure fuel economy is not a huge decision marker.
