1st Place: 2006 Audi A3 2.0T
Combined EPA Fuel Economy: 28
Powertrain: 2.0 liter, 4 cyl., 6-AT
The 2006 Audi A3 is a fun-to-drive five-door offering the versatility of a small SUV with the comfort of a luxury sedan. Equipped with a zippy 2.0-liter, direct-injection motor combined with tight European handling characteristics, the Audi A3 is a must-drive when shopping for a small luxury wagon. Adding even more to its allure is the fact that it can go three more miles on every gallon of fuel than the 2nd place runners-up.
| Runners-up |
Make and Model |
Combined MPG |
Powertrain |
| 2nd Place |
Audi A4 2.0T Avant Quattro |
25 |
2.0 liter, 4 cyl., 6-AT |
| |
Saab 9-3 SportCombi |
25 |
2.0 liter, 4 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Volvo V50 |
25 |
2.5 liter, 5 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Volvo V50 T5 |
25 |
2.4 liter, 5 cyl., 5-AT |
| 3rd Place |
Saab 9-2X |
24 |
2.5 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT |
| 4th Place |
Volvo V50 AWD |
23 |
2.5 liter, 5 cyl., 5-AT |
| 5th Place |
Saab 9-3 SportCombi Aero |
21 |
2.8 liter, 6 cyl., 6-AT |
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