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