1st Place: 2006 Ford Focus
Combined EPA Fuel Economy: 28
Powertrain: 2.0 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT
Sure, you think the 2006 Ford Focus is a small car, but the wizards at the EPA claim it’s a mid-size model thanks to a classification system based on total interior volume – including the cargo area. And the Focus has a big cargo area. If you’re looking to combine fuel-efficiency with an emphasis on people-toting ability, check out the larger Subaru Legacy, which gets added power for 2006. But there’s no denying that the Focus is a fun-to-drive family hauler with a distinctive European look.
| Runners-Up |
Make and Model |
Combined MPG |
Powertrain |
| 2nd Place |
Subaru Legacy 2.5i |
26 |
2.5 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT |
| 3rd Place |
Dodge Magnum |
24 |
2.7 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT |
| 4th Place |
Mazda 5 |
23 |
2.3 liter, 4 cyl., 5-AT |
| 5th Place |
Mazda 6 |
22 |
3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 6-AT |
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