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Class-Leading Fuel Economy

With gas prices hitting new highs daily, car shoppers may move good fuel economy to the top of their list of must-have features. Here are five vehicles with class-leading mileage.
May 15, 2008 10:22 p.m.; Page D5

Minivan: Mazda5

The sliding doors and third row of seats make it van-like, but it's much smaller than other popular minivans like the Honda Odyssey and Dodge Caravan.

[Mazda5 minivan]
Mazda
• Fuel economy: 21/27
 
 • Base price: $18,645
 
 • EPA annual fuel cost estimate: $2,427
 

Luxury Car: Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec

[Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec]
Daimler

The engine helps this midsize sedan get great highway mileage, but diesel's price is currently higher than premium. Related review

• Fuel economy: 23/32
 
 • Base price: $53,075
 
 • EPA annual fuel cost estimate: $2,397
 

Small Car: Honda Civic Hybrid

[Honda Civic Hybrid]
Honda

This four-door sedan ranks second only to the Prius in fuel mileage, but has a more-traditional look.

• Fuel economy: 40/45
 
 • Base price: $22,600
 
 • EPA annual fuel cost estimate: $1,328
 

Convertible: Smart fortwo

[Smart fortwo convertible]
Smart

This tiny, two seater has limited space for cargo, and lacks power, but recently did well in crash tests. Review | Video

• Fuel economy: 33/41
 
 • Base price: $16,590
 
 • EPA annual fuel cost estimate: $1,643
 

Sports Car: Audi TT

[Audi TT coupe]
Audi

The new TT is bigger and slightly less radical looking than the earlier model, but a bargain performance car. Related review | Photos

• Fuel economy: 23/31
 
 • Base price: $34,800
 
 • EPA annual fuel cost: $2,275
 

--David Patton

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