2005 Toyota Highlander
Achieving 22 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway, the Highlander matches the smaller Hyundai Tucson for fuel mileage, though its 15 additional feet of cargo space (80.6) and 20 extra horsepower (160) rank it higher on our list. But, be aware that at about $25,000, the Highlander demands a substantial premium for that extra utility. To get the relatively frugal fuel ratings, you’ll need a two-wheel-drive Highlander brought up to speed by the 2.4-liter four cylinder engine and four-speed automatic transmission. Piloting the four-wheel-drive version will yield an estimated 21/25 mpg.