Not all small cars are created equal, so if fuel economy is your priority, we have you covered.

2^ND: 2008 Toyota Yaris – $11,300 base price

While the Yaris gets great fuel economy, we’re not overwhelmed by the car itself. It’s a little odd looking, especially in hatchback form, and the interior is a noisy place to be. Still, you get a lot of car for your money, it offers up generous storage space for today’s loaded-down youths, and of course, it’s one of the most efficient rides this side of a hybrid.

Annual Fuel Cost

$1,916

City/Highway/Combined

29/36/32 (with a five-speed manual transmission)

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