1st Place: 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Combined 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 |
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