By: Amanda Bloye, FW Writer

In an otherwise eco-conscious society, our automobiles are one area
of our lives we have yet to upgrade. Sure it’s easy to go out and buy
a hybrid, but what about all of those other autos that are great on gas
and easy on the bank account but are deemed non-hybrid? Should
we cast them aside? The answer is no. Here, FW has composed a
list of the top 5 fuel-efficient non-hybrid cars.

2008 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet
Passion – Automatic
As one of the most compact autos on the road
it is no wonder that the 2008 Smart Cabriolet is at
the top of our list. Getting 5.9 L/100k in the city
and 4.8 L/100k on highways, the 2008’s larger
engine offers drivers better performance for a
small increase in fuel consumption. The Cabriolet
Passion retails for a starting cost of $21,250.

2008 Mini Cooper – Automatic
When the Mini Cooper was reintroduced in
2002 it marked the return of an auto cult classic.
The 2008 model gets 7.7 L/100k in the city and
5.8 L/100k on highways and comes complete with
air conditioning, adjustable front sport seats and
power steering, doors and windows. The 2008
Mini Cooper retails at a base price of $29,900.

2009 Honda Accord
If a fuel-efficient family sedan is what you
seek then look no further than the 2008 Honda
Accord. The LX model (manual) is able to get 9.4
L/100k in the city and 6.4 L/100k on the highway.
The 2009 version has been revamped to include
a spacious interior, AM/FM/CD radio and mp3
playback capability. The 2008 Accord starts at
$25,090.

2009 Toyota Yaris
One of the most fuel-efficient sub-compacts
on the road, the 2009 Toyota Yaris offers drivers
choice, style, attitude and, most importantly,
savings. The Yaris comes in four models, both
three and five door. The 3 door CE gets 7.0
L/100k in the city, 5.6 L/100k on highways and
starts at $13,210 for the basic model.

2009 Ford Ranger Pickup
Although the idea of a fuel-efficient truck is,
for most, an oxymoron, Ford has come up with a
solution for pickup lovers everywhere. The 2009
Ford Ranger boasts a fuel rating of 9.9 L/100k
in the city and 7.5 L/100k on highways. Small
enough for the city but tough enough for heavyduty
work, the Ranger starts at $15,646.