What cars are the best gas sippers?

The Charlotte Observer

Best overall and midsized: Toyota Prius, 46 mpg

Compact: Honda Civic Hybrid, 42 mpg

Two-seater: smart fortwo, 36 mpg

Mini-compact: MINI Cooper (manual), 32 mpg

Subcompact: Toyota Yaris (manual), 32 mpg

SUV: Ford Escape Hybrid, Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD, Mercury mariner Hybrid FWD, all 32 mpg

Small station wagon: Honda Fit (manual), 31

Large: Honda Accord, 25 mpg

Large station wagon: Volkswagen Passat Wagon (manual), 24 mpg

Combined city/highway MPG. Find gas mileage at www.fueleconomy.gov

SOURCE: U.S. Department of Energy