At a Glance: Fuel economy ratings for midsize sedans

Fuel economy for midsize cars at a glance

Automakers are using technology to boost fuel economy between model years in the midsize car segment, even though vehicles aren’t being redesigned.

Here are the city and highway gas mileage figures for top-selling models with conventional gasoline engines for this year and next.

Vehicle 2010 Mileage 2011 Mileage

Hyundai Sonata 22/32 22/35

Honda Accord 21/31 23/34

Ford Fusion 23/34 23/33

Chevrolet Malibu 22/33 22/33

Volkswagen Jetta 24/32 NA

Nissan Altima 23/32 NA

Toyota Camry 22/32 NA

Chrysler Sebring/Dodge Avenger 21/30 NA

Source: Automakers, www.fueleconomy.gov.

All models cited have four-cylinder gasoline engines with automatic transmissions. Gas-electric hybrids and diesels are excluded.

Note: Ford canceled a higher-mileage model between model years due to low sales.