Cars with Good Gas Mileage: Squeeze that Dollar!

In today's economy, with gas pushing toward 5 dollars a gallon, some of you may be wondering what are some of the cars with good gas mileage? Good question and after doing some research I found some answers for you. Here is what I came up with.

Keeping in mind the goal of not giving up safety, comfort and the overall enjoyment of driving a nice car I present to you vehicles that not only look good, and are fun to drive but save you fuel in the process. These are in no particular order.

Ford Focus
2008 Model
EPA city/highway mpg: 24/35 with a manual, 24/33 with an automatic

In the past only import cars would be on this list but in recently years some domestic car companies have stepped up to the challenge of producing good gas mileage cars. The Ford Focus is one such car. For many the Focus is kind of a trade off with above average gas mileage ratings and decent price. Being designed by Ford's European division it has European flair and is down right fun to drive.

Honda Fit
2007 Model
EPA city/highway mpg: 28/34 with a manual, 27/34 with an automatic

Honda motor company has always seemed to have their eye on the pulse of what people want in a car and the Fit is no exception. Honda's engineers have designed a car with a very balanced interior space. Taking in consideration room for tall drivers and plenty of cargo bay space. Another car that is fun to drive with excellent fuel economy as well.

Honda Civic
2007 Model
EPA city/highway mpg: 26/34 with a manual, 25/36 with an automatic, 40/45 hybrid

It seems like Honda has been making the Civic forever and each year they excel at beating last years model.
The civic is know for squeezing gasoline until it cries, which puts it at the top of the list of cars with good gas mileage. They accomplish this with even a non-hybrid automatic transmission car. The Civic is no bum when it comes to interior room or safety features either. Going even further you can also get a hybrid version of the Civic for greater gas savings.

Nissan Altima
2007 Model
EPA city/highway mpg: 23/32 with a manual, 23/31 with an automatic