1st Place: 2006 Mini Cooper
Combined EPA Fuel Economy: 29 mpg
Powertrain: 1.6 liter, 4 cyl., CVT
Really, it is just coincidence that the “Mini” Cooper wins the EPA’s mini-compact segment for best fuel efficiency. Keep in mind that this winning model has the lower-powered 115-horse motor, not the Cooper S version’s racy supercharged engine. But still, having captured the hearts of American car buyers since its re-introduction to the U.S., it’s nice to see a stylish, fun, even practical little hatch top one of our lists. Zipping around in a Mini Cooper is fun, and owning one won’t empty your wallet at the pump.
| Runners-Up |
Make and Model |
Combined MPG |
Powertrain |
| 2nd Place |
Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible |
25 |
2.5 liter, 5 cyl., 6-AT |
| 3rd Place |
Audi TT |
24 |
1.8 liter, 4 cyl., 6-AT |
| 4th Place |
Audi TT Quattro |
22 |
3.2 liter, 6 cyl., 6-AT |
| |
Porsche 911 Carrera 2 |
22 |
3.6 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| 5th Place |
BMW 325Ci |
21 |
2.5 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
BMW 330Ci |
21 |
3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Jaguar XK8 |
21 |
4.2 liter, 8 cyl., 6-AT |
| |
Lexus SC 430 |
21 |
4.3 liter, 8 cyl., 6-AT |
| |
Porsche 911 Carrera 2S |
21 |
3.6 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 |
21 |
3.6 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S |
21 |
3.8 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
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