It’s finally the year 2012, and although the Mayan apocalyptic prediction has yet to come to fruition, there’s no need to push the envelope. It’s time to clean up your act and save the environment from your gas-powered vehicle.

2011 Chevy Volt

If this altruistic view isn’t appealing, then consider the growingly exorbitant financial burdens associated with filling up your gas-guzzler. That feeling in your gut every time you dispense your hard-earned dough at the pump isn’t going anywhere; it’s time to fight back by downscaling your monster truck ambitions, and joining the shift to clean fuel vehicles.

What better time to make the change than in preparation of a potential summer road trip? As the heat turns up, tone down your gasoline budget; the Nissan Leaf offers 106 City MPG, an astounding number considering the car is a midsize, four door vehicle. If midsize isn’t big enough for your needs, Ford has produced an all-American SUV that combines power and utility with clean fuel efficiency in its Escape Hybrid. Regardless of your specific needs, it is time to bring eco-friendly vehicles into your consumer radar.

Check out the top 10 Smart Rated clean cars list, and compare the top fuel efficient cars on the market, derived from FindTheData’s Clean & Fuel Efficient Cars comparison. The rating uses a weighted average of Air Pollution Scores, Greenhouse Gas Scores, and Miles Per Gallon.

Top 10 Clean & Fuel Efficient Cars on the Market

10. 2010 FORD Fusion Hybrid
9. 2010 MERCURY Milan Hybrid
8. 2010 HONDA Civic Hybrid
7. 2010 HONDA Insight
6. 2010 TOYOTA Prius
5. 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ F-Cell
4. 2011 SMART ForTwo Coupe
3. 2011 SMART ForTwo Cabriolet
2. 2012 CHEVROLET Volt
1. 2011 NISSAN Leaf

=== About the Author ===
Jonny Kintzele is a green tech enthusiast, and a writer for FindTheBest.com, an unbiased, data-driven comparison tool that helps to compare anything from the top smartphones to the best motorcycles.
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