What car gets the best millage per gallon?

According to the consumer reports survey for Nov 2007, these small cars offer the best mileage. However, I do not have the cost of each car,as that is another research effort and will be provided as soon as it is completed.

Small cars Overall mpg

Toyota Prius 44

Honda Civic Hybrid 37

Honda Fit Sport (manual) 34

Toyota Yaris Liftback (manual) 34

Toyota Yaris Sedan 33

Honda Fit 32

Honda Civic EX (manual) 31

sorry for all of the posting, link was not operating and i had to continue testing.

 Best & worst in fuel economy

The following cars are within your price range.  If not listed, it was out of your price range.  Look to see which of these you like.  You already have the mileage information.  Enjoy your new purchase.  Be Safe and always buckle up!

 
2008 Honda Fit Sport 5-Spd MT - Trim Overview
Invoice: $14,720 MSRP: $15,270 Gas Mileage: 28 mpg city / 34 mpg highway Engine: 1.5L I4, 1.5L I4 valve, 109@5800hp Transmission: 5 Speed Manual 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback S - Trim Overview

Invoice: $12,243 MSRP: $13,025 Gas Mileage: 29 mpg city / 36 mpg highway Engine: 1.5L I4, 1.5L I4 valve, 106@6000hp Transmission: 5 Speed Manual

2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan S – Trim Overview

MSRP: $13,725 / Invoice: $12,901
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2008 Honda Fit – Model Overview MSRP: $13,950 – $16,070 / Invoice: $13,453 – $15,488
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The Chevy Aveo is a fantastic car for getting good gas mileage. My husband drives one, and gets about 36 highway miles to the gallon. The list price is (or at least was) around 11,500. Hope this helps.

Concerning the chevy aveo, it's a decent mileage car, but it's certainly not a fantastic car, and despite the low price, I wouldn't recommend it. The basic rule of thumb is that smaller is usually better, and the hybrids are even better than that.

I realize you're probably looking for a new car, but, a in your price range two or three year old used car is a much better value. I recommend a 2003,2004, or 2005 Toyota Camry. They get excellent gas mileage, are extremely comfortable, handle great, and hold a lot. My 2000 with 150,000 gets as high as 36 mpg at 70 on the highway, admittedly less around town but still good, and I've only changed a cam drive belt(required maintenance at c. 70,000 mi.) at which time I changed the water pump. That's it...no other dealer maintenance. Otherwise, the Toyota/Honda's recommended are preferable IMO.

 Best of luck!