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Fuel Economy Leaders
In today’s world, gas mileage is often at the top of the list of things to consider when looking for a new car. Listed below are the 2007-model-year automatic-transmission vehicles with the highest fuel-economy ratings.

Sub-Compact
Toyota Yaris - 34/39
Honda Fit -31/38
Mini Cooper -30/37

Compact
Toyota Prius- 60/51
Honda Civic Hybrid -49/51
Honda Civic -30/40

Midsize
Toyota Camry Hybrid - 40/38
Nissan Versa (CVT) - 30/36
Hyundai Elantra - 28/36

Full-Size
Hyundai Sonata - 24/33
Toyota Avalon - 22/31
Nissan Maxima - 21/38

Luxury
Audi A3 - 25/32
Lexus GS 450h - 25/28
Lexus IS 250/Audi A4 (tie) - 24/32

SUV
Ford Escape Hybrid - 36/31
Mercury Mariner Hybrid - 32/29
Toyota Highlander Hybrid - 32/27

Pickup Truck
Toyota Tacoma - 21/27
Ford Ranger - 21/26

Minivans
Dodge Caravan - 20/26
Toyota Sienna (tie) - 19/26
Honda Odyssey (tie) - 19/26

Source: fueleconomy.gov