1st Place: 2006 Audi A4 2.0T
Combined EPA Fuel Economy: 27 mpg
Powertrain: 2.0 liter, 4 cyl., CVT
You can buy a luxury sedan and get great fuel economy. Leading several efficient models, the 2006 Audi A4, with its new 2.0-liter, direct-injection engine, bubbles to the top when it comes to efficiency in the luxury compact class. Better yet, Audi provides performance in addition to economy. And with a long list of available features, A4 buyers sacrifice few luxury comforts and conveniences – you can option one of these appealing sedans to nearly $40,000.
| Runners-Up |
Make and Model |
Combined MPG |
Powertrain |
| 2nd Place |
Audi A4 2.0T Quattro |
25 |
2.0 liter, 4 cyl., 6-AT |
| |
Saab 9-3 |
25 |
2.0 liter, 4 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Volvo S40 |
25 |
2.4 liter, 5 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Volvo S60 2.5T |
25 |
2.5 liter, 5 cyl., 5-AT |
| 3rd Place |
Audi A4 3.2 |
24 |
3.1 liter, 6 cyl., CVT |
| |
BMW 325i |
24 |
3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 6-AT |
| |
BMW 330i |
24 |
3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 6-AT |
| |
Mercedes C230 |
24 |
2.5 liter, 6 cyl., 7-AT |
| |
Volvo S60 2.4 |
24 |
2.4 liter, 5 cyl., 5-AT |
| 4th Place |
BMW 325xi |
23 |
3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 6-AT |
| |
BMW 330xi |
23 |
3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 6-AT |
| |
Mercedes C280 |
23 |
3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 7-AT |
| |
Mercedes C350 |
23 |
3.5 liter, 6 cyl., 7-AT |
| |
Volvo S40 AWD |
23 |
2.5 liter, 5 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Volvo S60 2.5T AWD |
23 |
2.5 liter, 5 cyl., 5-AT |
| 5th Place |
Audi A4 3.2 Quattro |
22 |
3.1 liter, 6 cyl., 6-AT |
| |
Mercedes C280 4Matic |
22 |
3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
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