It
certainly looks like those happy buck-per-gallon days are
long gone. Subsequently, Americans seem to be changing
their car buying habits. In recent years, the
sale of vehicles with four-cylinder engines has risen dramatically, while thirsty SUVs and V8-powered cars have taken a sales
dive. In lieu of bigger engines, many automakers like Volkswagen are turning toward four-cylinder turbodiesels and direct injection as a means of saving fuel without sacrificing power. This trend toward smaller cars and smaller engines will surely continue if consumers take
to a deluge of new sub-compact cars that are flooding the
market. Quality built with high feature content and loads
of character, these little wonders prove that economically-friendly
small cars are no longer akin to a penalty box. The following ten cars are our picks for a good compact automobile.
Top 10 City Cars Small, stylish and fuel-efficient, our Top 10 City Cars were designed with urban driving in mind. Find everything from budget hatchbacks to compact cabriolets on our eclectic list.
Top 10 Fuel Efficient Automobiles While the list of alternative fuel options is growing everyday, we have selected what we consider
to be the best
fuel efficient vehicles on the market; cars that don't shun luxury to achieve superior mileage.
Top 10 Hatchbacks
No longer merely relegated to cult car status, today's hatchback is becoming an increasingly popular option amongst drivers looking for improved fuel economy and added versatility in an urban environment.