Which Cars Are the Least Eco-Friendly?
In another post, a colleague celebrated eco-friendly/high-mileage vehicles available today or ones that are coming to market in the near future. Good for him. I’m here to find cars that essentially don’t care about saving the environment. These are the vehicles that will make your environmentally conscious friends cringe with fear thanks to disconcerting amount of fuel they consume and the high amounts of pollution they emit. But most of them sure are fun.
Mercedes-AMG G65
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 11/13 mpg (city/highway)
Tall, boxy, and off-road ready doesn’t usually equal a car that’s good for the environment and the Mercedes-AMG G65 takes things up a notch with a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V-12 engine rated at 621 hp and a mind-blowing 738 lb-ft of torque. This means you’ve got the power to conquer any terrain at any speeds, perfect for all kinds of off-road adventures.
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 13/19 mpg
CO2 Emissions: 1.28 lb/mile
Whether you’re on a trail, a racing circuit or simply on the highway, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is the all-American go anywhere SUV that comes standard with big power and no remorse for the pollution it emits. Thanks to an upgraded suspension, a 475-hp V-8, Brembo brakes, and an eight-speed automatic transmission, the Grand Cherokee SRT will conquer everything anything regardless of whether there’s pavement or not.
Ford F-150 Raptor
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 11/16 mpg (2014 model)
CO2 Emissions: 1.52 lb/mile
Just because the new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor now sports a 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6 and a 10-speed automatic transmission means it’s now environmentally-friendly. Well, it’s not. This rig is all about serious high-speed off-road action, rock crawling and cruising through the wilderness as quickly as possible.
Toyota Land Cruiser
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 13/18 mpg
CO2 Emissions: 1.31 lb/mile
Yes, the automaker known for the Prius is also known for incredibly fuel inefficient and not-so-environmentally-friendly SUVs. Case and point the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser, an SUV known for its incredible durability and driving prowess when the pavement ends. Even with the new eight-speed automatic transmission, the Land Cruiser puts capability first while eco-friendliness takes a back seat.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 14/19 mpg
CO2 Emissions: 1.22 lb/mile
Another SUV that can literally go anywhere regardless of whether there’s pavement or not, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR could care less if it’s emitting excessive amounts of pollutants. This means you’ll be able to go play in the mud right after doing some laps at the race track since this Range Rover Sport is equally at home in both locations.
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 13/22 mpg (13/21 mpg w/manual transmission)
CO2 Emissions: 1.02 lb/mile
A 707-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 is all it takes for the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat to be middle finger to the environment and it does so without hesitation. Complete with requisite rumbles and supercharger whine, the Challenger Hellcat will make sure you can go and cause all kinds of havoc wherever you go.
Subaru WRX STI
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 17/23 mpg
CO2 Emissions: 1.01 lb/mile
Think of the Subaru WRX STI as a street legal rally car armed with a 2.5-liter turbocharged flat-four with 305 hp and 290 lb-ft of torque. Unlike other Subaru models the WRX STI doesn’t care about saving the planet or fuel economy, all it wants to do is conquer race tracks, gravel roads, and winding roads with you in the driver’s seat.
Jaguar F-Type R
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 15/23 mpg
CO2 Emissions: 1.09 lb/mile
No, the Jaguar F-Type R isn’t a classy Englishman. This car has a dark side that will bring a huge grin on your face thanks to that 550-hp 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 that makes you forget about saving the planet and puts your focus on your on having fun, and enjoy the car’s howling engine, and the crackling exhaust note.
Toyota Tundra
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 13-15/17-19 mpg
CO2 Emissions: 1.33 lb/mile
Another car in the Toyota stable that’s the complete opposite of the Prius, the Tundra full-size truck emphasizes capability and could care less if it’s environmentally friendly. In TRD Pro guise, the Tundra becomes a bona fide off-road performer that’s able to tackle anything you throw at it from rock crawling to high-speed runs on the sand.
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
EPA Rated Fuel Economy Rating: 13/22 mpg
CO2 Emissions: 1.22 lb/mile
Love the Challenger SRT Hellcat but need four doors, then consider the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, which features the same 707-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V-8. With a top speed of over 200 mph, the Charger SRT Hellcat accelerates with authority and comes with requisite rumbles and whines that tell everyone around you that you’re driving a car that could care less about being eco-conscious.
Lexus GX 460
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 15/20 mpg
CO2 Emissions: 1.15 lb/mile
Think of the Lexus GX 460 as a luxurious off-road-worthy SUV that can handle all kinds of terrain and weather condition. Capability remains the primary focus of this rig and it leaves the planet saving duties to its hybrid siblings. A 301-hp 4.6-liter V-8 paired to a six-speed automatic transmission is the only powertrain combination available on the GX 460.
Bentley Bentayga
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: Not Yet Rated
CO2 Emissions: Not Yet Rated
As the first of the upcoming crop of ultra-luxury SUVs, the Bentley Bentayga defines excessive opulence and allows prospective buyers to personalize their cars as they wish. This is an SUV that does everything well from coddling its occupants on long drives to traversing rutted trails. With a 600-hp twin-turbo W-12 under its hood, it could care less about being environmentally responsible.
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 13/23 mpg (15/22 mpg w/ manual transmission)
CO2 Emissions: 1.11 lb/mile
The most potent form of the definitive American sports car, the 650-hp Chevrolet Corvette Z06 puts mind-boggling performance and handling first. Completely with the requisite V-8 growl, this version of the Corvette will ensure plenty of good times behind the wheel, making it a perfect automotive statement for going against the green movement.
Ford Mustang GT350/GT350R
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 14/21 mpg
CO2 Emissions: 1.18 lb/mile
Some of the best performance cars available come from the U.S., and the Ford Mustang GT350 is currently one of the best handling of the bunch. Armed with a slick six-speed manual and a 526-hp flat plane 5.2-liter V-8 that screams to 8,300 rpm so that you can let everyone around you know that your car is a world class performance machine.
Dodge Viper ACR
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 12/21 mpg
CO2 Emissions: 1.30 lb/mile
Powered by a 645-hp 8.4-liter V-10 engine paired to a six-speed manual, the Dodge Viper ACR is essentially a street-legal race car. Complete with a full aero package that includes an array of spoilers, and a large rear wing for maximum downforce, the Viper ACR is a track-ready machine built for taking on the best the world has to offer.
Lexus LX 570
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 13/18 mpg
CO2 Emissions: 1.31 lb/mile
If the Toyota Land Cruiser is not luxurious enough, Lexus has a solution for you in the form of the LX 570. Powered by the same 5.7-liter V-8 and eight-speed automatic as the Land Cruiser, the LX 570 adds more visual aggression in the front fascia, which makes it look like a giant battering ram that’s ready to bash away every eco-minded car in the way.
Bugatti Chiron
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: Not Yet Rated
CO2 Emissions: Not Yet Rated
The successor to the Bugatti Veyron, the Chiron takes the same formula and adds even more power to a car that already had plenty of spades and takes it up a notch. Four turbos, two intercoolers, eight liters of displacement, and 16 cylinders produce 1,500 hp and 1,165 lb-ft of torque, making the Chiron one of the most powerful cars in the world.
Aston Martin Vanquish
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 13/21 mpg
CO2 Emissions: 1.28 lb/mile
Aston Martin continues to make ultra-high end sports cars that look good and perform admirably on- and off the track. Featuring V-12 power, excellent handling, and plenty sex appeal, the range-topping Vanquish is the grand tourer for those who want the total package wrapped in a car with an exterior design that will continue to look good for many, many years.
Lamborghini Aventador SV
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 11/18 mpg (10/17 mpg for Aventador Roadster)
CO2 Emissions: 1.46 lb/mile
A screaming 6.5-liter V-12 with 740 hp and 509 lb-ft of torque turns the Lamborghini Aventador SV into a supercar that can make even the most challenging roads submit to its capabilities. All-wheel drive comes standard for maximum traction while an angry exhaust note ensures that everyone around you knows this is no ordinary raging bull.
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 12/18 mpg (14/19 mpg w/ manual transmission); 2015 model
CO2 Emissions: 1.37 lb/mile (2014 model)
Compared to the outgoing Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, the new one comes with the Corvette Z06’s 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 tuned for 640 hp and 640 lb-ft of torque. This means you’ll have plenty of tire shredding action going on and because of the instant boost from the supercharger you’ll have all that power on demand.
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