Two Seaters
1st Place: 2006 Mazda MX-5 MiataCombined EPA Fuel Economy: 26 mpg
Powertrain: 2.0 liter, 4 cyl., 6-speed automatic
The new 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata a kick to drive, and it wins the EPA’s two-seater category for the best fuel economy. Not a bad combination, and with the MX-5’s new automatic transmission (including paddle-shifters for clutch-impaired enthusiasts), the new Miata is entertaining even if you’re not stirring a stick.
| Runners-Up | Make and Model | Combined MPG | Powertrain |
| 2nd Place | Chrysler Crossfire | 24 | 3.2 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| 3rd Place | Audi TT Convertible | 23 | 1.8 liter, 4 cyl., 6-AT |
| Mercedes SLK 280 | 23 | 3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 7-AT | |
| 4th Place | Audi TT Quattro Convertible | 21 | 3.2 liter, 6 cyl., 6-AT |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 | 6.0 liter, 8 cyl., 6-AT | |
| Mercedes SLK 350 | 21 | 3.5 liter, 6 cyl., 7-AT | |
| Nissan 350Z | 21 | 3.5 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT | |
| Porsche Boxster | 21 | 2.7 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT | |
| Porsche Boxster S | 21 | 3.2 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT | |
| 5th Place | Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 | 20 | 3.2 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |