The Most Fuel Efficient Cars and Trucks for 2006

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