Mini-compact Car

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