Small Car
The best strategy for fuel efficiency is to downsize. And there are many stylish and sporty options.
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2012 MINI RoadsterA purely economical or environmental means of transportation? Hardly. But one that offers rather surprising fuel economy with plenty of top-down fun. |
MPG | Coupe | $25,000 | Now |
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2011 Mazda2Small and fun to drive, and it beats the mileage of Honda Fit and Nissan Versa. |
32 MPG | Sedan | $14,200 | Now |
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2011 Nissan SentraCompetitively priced small car with nifty interior features and competent road manners |
30 MPG | Sedan | $15,800 | Now |
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2011 Suzuki SX4The most affordable all-wheel-drive vehicle on the road today. |
25 MPG | Sedan | $17,000 | Now |
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2011 Kia RioPlain-Jane from from front to back. The Kia Rio makes no false promises. It's affordable and efficient. |
29 MPG | Sedan | $12,300 | Now |
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2011 Toyota CorollaPopular and practical model with fuel efficiency approaching the hybrid realm. |
31 MPG | Sedan | $15,600 | Now |
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2011 Toyota YarisThe Yaris is the leader of the subcompact triumvirate, which includes the Honda Fit and the Nissan Versa. |
32 MPG | Coupe | $13,000 | Now |
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2011 Honda FitThe Fit has a smart, but playful appearance, and a deceivingly large and versatile five-passenger interior. |
31 MPG | Sedan | $14,600 | Now |
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2011 Nissan VersaOffered in two body styles, a sporty 5-door hatchback and a 4-door sedan, the Versa is the largest and most powerful entry-level compact car. |
30 MPG | Sedan | $16,600 | Now |
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2011 Mini CooperMatches or beats efficiency of other subcompacts, but with tons more style. |
32 MPG | Coupe | $19,400 | Now |
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2011 Smart ForTwoThe Smart ForTwo is cute and relatively fuel efficient, but underpowered with a clunky transmission. |
36 MPG | Coupe | $12,500 | Now |
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2012 Ford Focus40 mpg on the highway, in a functional package with a pinch of oomph. |
29 MPG | Sedan | $16,000 | Now |
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2012 FIAT 500Small and loaded with Italian flair, with combined mileage expected in mid-3o-mpg range |
33 MPG | Coupe | $15,500 | Now |
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze EcoNew stylish subcompact, due in 2010, could be Chevy's high-mpg hit. |
34 MPG | Sedan | $18,200 | Now |
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2011 Ford FiestaSmall Euro-styled 40-mpg subcompact |
MPG | Sedan | $13,300 | Now |
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2010 Kia RondoAffordable small wagon with lots of cargo space, and decent fuel economy. |
23 MPG | Van | $17,500 | Now |
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2009 Nissan CubeA whimsical and quirky option in the small economy class. |
29 MPG | Sedan | $14,000 | Now |
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2009 Mazda5Number one most fuel-efficient minivan on the market. Smaller than most. |
25 MPG | Van | $18,000 | Now |
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2010 Kia SoulHip, affordable, boxy urban cruiser, with lots of accessories. |
28 MPG | Sedan | $13,300 | Now |
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2009 Honda CivicThe best-selling compact is affordable, and gets good mileage. |
30 MPG | Sedan | $15,500 | Now |
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2010 Chevrolet AveoBargain price for comfortable ride, fuel-efficiency, and reasonable performance |
29 MPG | Sedan | $12,000 | Now |
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2009 Pontiac VibeOne of the premier “compact crossover” vehicles in the new segment. |
29 MPG | SUV | $17,400 | Now |
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2010 Mini Cooper ClubmanThe same hip and efficient Mini Cooper, but with a longer body and wheelbase. |
32 MPG | Coupe | $20,400 | Now |
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2008 Scion xDSmall and efficient like the xA, but edgier and more powerful. |
30 MPG | Sedan | $14,500 | Now |
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2009 Toyota MatrixA segment buster: part compact car, part sport wagon, and part small crossover utility. |
29 MPG | Sedan | $16,700 | Now |
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2008 Scion xBGood fuel efficiency for the little wagon. Urban and youthful. |
25 MPG | Van | $16,000 | Now |
Top News for Small Car
New Honda Fit Will Debut at NY Auto Show
Honda is introducing an all-new redesigned version of its highly successful subcompact car, the Fit. Already on