The Best & Worst MPG Cars for 2009 by Consumer Reports

These lists show the vehicles within each category that achieved the best or worst gas mileage in our real-world tests. We have selected mpg cutoffs that are relative to each category. For example, a vehicle that gets 19 mpg would not be a standout among wagons, but it would be among the highest in the midsized SUV or minivan categories.

BEST FUEL ECONOMY

Budget Cars Overall Mpg=30 or Higher (Overall/Average MPG)

1. Smart Fortwo Passion (39)
2. Scion xD MT (34)
3. Toyota Yaris Sedan (33)
4. Honda Fit Sport MT (33)
5. Toyota Yaris Hatchback (30)
6. Honda Fit base (30)



Small Cars Overall Mpg=28 or Higher

1. Honda Civic Hybrid (37)
2. Toyota Corolla LE (32)
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