most fuel efficient cars in the world

The tenth place is taken by the Toyota Etios which has an ARAI rated claim of 23.59 km/l. The Etios is powered by a 1.4 liter four cylinder diesel engine which makes 68 PS and 170 Nm of torque.

The fuel prices might be bringing in some happy news of late, yet who does not want to save a little extra to get that free cash for other things. Here, we present 11 simple to do tips which will go a long way in saving fuel.

The first and the foremost tip for saving fuel (and also your life) is to reduce speed. Increase in speed is inversely proportionate to fuel economy. If you get a freeway, you need not push your accelerator harder to reach your destination. Trust us, it will take you not much further or faster.

One of the most commonly ignored causes of extra fuel consumption is under inflated tires. Tires lose air due to time (about 1 psi per month) and temperature (1 psi for every 10 degree drop). Under inflated tires have more rolling resistance, which means your engine has to work harder to keep your car moving.

While waiting at the traffic light, we tend to keep our engine on and honk at the other person even if there is no space to squeeze in. If you are at a known extended stop light (60+ seconds), turn the vehicle off.

You should not warm up your vehicle for more than 30 seconds. Generally the time it takes to start your vehicle, check your engine gauges/lights, adjust the seat & mirrors, and pull out of your parking stall is sufficient warm up time. Do not let your vehicle set idling to heat up or cool down the vehicle interior.

Another best way to save fuel is to accelerate moderately. If you accelerate to speed then have to brake right away, that s wasted fuel.

If you plan to buy a new car, consider a smaller car. Smaller cars are inherently more fuel efficient, and today s small cars are safer and roomier than ever.

If you are the type who takes a leisurely attitude towards car cleanliness, periodically go through your car and see what can be tossed out or brought back to the house. The more weight your car has to lug around, the more fuel it burns.

When climbing a hill, the engine is already working hard to overcome gravity. Pushing it harder by stepping on the gas is simply a waste of fuel.