Lime, forest, emerald — the greenest of cars

Thankfully, you don't actually have to buy a lime-colored car to go green. Environmentally conscious and fuel-efficient vehicles come in red, blue, black, silver, white, gold, and even orange.

But if you're on the market for a new vehicle and you want to make an earth-friendly and conscientious purchase, here's a list of the top 5 green cars on the market today.

  1. Volkswagen Jetta TDI
    Engine type: Diesel
    Miles per gallon: 34
  2. Ford Fusion Hybrid
    Engine type: Hybrid (as you may have guessed)
    Miles per gallon: 41
  3. Honda Civic Hybrid
    Engine type: Hybrid
    Miles per gallon: 42
  4. Honda Insight
    Engine type: Hybrid
    Miles per gallon: 40
  5. Toyota Prius
    Engine type: Hybrid
    Miles per gallon: 50

Whether you're concerned with the rising cost of gas, or you're striving to be a more conscientious consumer, your fuel-efficient and eco-friendly vehicle options are better than ever.

For a list of the Top 10 Green Cars on the market today, visit the Esurance blog.