The Top Ten: Least Polluting Cars

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Least Polluting Cars, 2006

Rank	Car Model	MPG, City	MPG, Highway	Green Score
1.	Honda Insight	57	56	57
2.	Honda Civic GX	30	34	57
3.	Toyota Prius	60	51	55
4.	Honda Civic Hybrid	49	51	53
5.	Toyota Corolla	32	41	46
6.	Hyundai Accent	32	35	45
7.	Kia Rio/Rio 5	32	35	45
8.	Honda Civic	30	40	44
	Mazda 3	28	35	44
	Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix	30	36	44

NOTE: MPG = miles per gallon. 1. The green score runs on a scale from 0 to 100. The top vehicle this year scored a 57, and the worst gas-guzzler scored 12. The score is based on automakers' test results for fuel economy and emissions as reported to the EPA, as well as an estimate of pollution from vehicle manufacturing, from the production and distribution of fuel, and from vehicle tailpipes. It also factors in air pollution.

Source: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)..