The Most Fuel Efficient Cars and Trucks for 2006

SUV, 2WD

1st Place: 2006 Chevrolet HHR
Combined EPA Fuel Economy: 25
Powertrain: 2.2 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT

1st Place: 2006 Honda CR-V
Combined EPA Fuel Economy: 25
Powertrain: 2.4 liter, 4 cyl., 5-AT

Why the EPA thinks that the 2006 Chevrolet HHR, which is basically a Chevy Cobalt station wagon, is a sport/utility vehicle is a mystery, but since our choice in the category, the 2006 Honda CR-V, is a jacked-up Civic with a big box hanging off the back, who are we to judge? We give the nod to the CR-V for its larger size, greater space, and more powerful engine. Plus, the darn things have proven to be nearly bulletproof in terms of reliability.

Runners-Up	Make and Model	Combined MPG	Powertrain
2nd Place	Ford Escape	24	2.3 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT
	Honda Element	24	2.4 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT
	Hyundai Tucson	24	2.0 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT
	Kia Sportage	24	2.0 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT
	Mazda Tribute	24	2.3 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT
	Mercury Mariner	24	2.3 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT
	Saturn Vue	24	2.2 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT
	Toyota Highlander	24	2.4 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT
3rd Place	Chrysler PT Cruiser	23	2.4 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT
	Ford Freestyle	23	3.0 liter, 6 cyl., CVT
	Hyundai Santa Fe	23	2.4 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT
	Mitsubishi Outlander	23	2.4 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT
	Saturn Vue	23	3.5 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT
4th Place	Ford Escape	22	3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT
	Hyundai Santa Fe	22	2.7 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT
	Hyundai Tucson	22	2.7 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT
	Kia Sportage	22	2.7 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT
	Mazda Tribute	22	3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT
	Mercury Mariner	22	3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT
	Nissan Murano	22	3.5 liter, 6 cyl., CVT
5th Place	Buick Rendezvous	21	3.5 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT
	Buick Rendezvous	21	3.6 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT
	Chevrolet Equinox	21	3.4 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT
	Pontiac Torrent	21	3.4 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT
	Suzuki Grand Vitara	21	2.7 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT
	Toyota Highlander	21	3.3 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT