What car gets the best gas mileage in the world? What SUV gets the best gas mileage? What are the best small compact cars? What trucks get the best gas mileage? Whenever these questions come into your mind, you will first have to ask yourself what kind of cars is best suitable for your situation. Which category? Small car? Coupe? Compact Sedan? Mid-size car? Convertible? SUVs? or trucks?

If mentioned the best, it could only have one. There are many car categories in the world and here we list out the best gas mileage car according to the category and year.

Best gas mileage in 2011

Electric Cars – Nissan Leaf would be the most realistic electric car that gives combined fuel economy at 99 MPGe, with an equivalent 106 mpg-US in city driving and 92 mpg-US on highways. You can go for Chevrolet Volt Electric (95 mpg city/90 mpg highway) if you want a car that gives high mileage but in style.

Two Seaters – Smart Fortwo electric car is still the best car that gives the best mileage for 2011. It achieves 94 mpg in city driving and 79 mpg on highways.

Small Cars – Honda CR-Z (35 mpg city/39 mpg highway/37 mpg combined), Honda Fit/Honda Jazz (28 mpg city/35 mpg highway/31 mpg combined).

Compact Cars – Honda Civic Hybrid (40 mpg city/45 mpg highway/42 mpg combined), Honda Insight (40 mpg city/43 mpg highway), Ford Fusion Hybrid (41 mpg city/36 mpg highway), Chevrolet Volt (35 mpg city/40 mpg highway), Volkswagen Jetta Diesel (30 mpg city/42 mpg highway), or Volkswagen Golf Diesel (30 mpg city/42 mpg highway).

Mid-size Cars – Toyota Prius Hybrid (combined fuel economy at 50 mpg).

Large-size Cars – Toyota Camry Hybrid (31 mpg city/35 mpg highway/33 mpg combined), Honda Accord Hybrid (29 mpg city/37 mpg highway), Nissan Altima Hybrid (35 mpg city/33 mpg highway/34 mpg combined), Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (41 mpg city/36 mpg highway/39 mpg combined).

SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles) – Ford Escape Hybrid, Mazda Tribute Hybrid, and Mercury Mariner Hybrid are three SUV cars that all gives 34 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. Make them the best SUVs to drive for whoever looks for best mileage cars.

Wagon – KIA Rondo (20 mpg city/27 mpg highway).

Coupe – MINI Cooper (28 mpg city/37 mog highway/32 mpg combined).

Convertible Roadster – Mazda MX-5 Miata (22 mpg city/28 mpg highway/25 mpg combined).

Trucks – Ford Ranger Pickup (22 mpg city/27 mpg highway).

Minivans – Honda Odyssey (19 mpg city/28 mpg highway).

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You will have to choose the car based on the category in order to get the best gas mileage car that best suit your need. If you need a truck or wagon for your business, Nissan Leaf will not be the best car for you although it gives the best gas mileage. Take the car price as one major consideration into your buying too. Buying a car is a long term investment. You will have to consider how long you going to use the car and compare the selling price (MRSP price) for each car. For example, Nissan Leaf may give the best mileage but the selling price is almost $10,000 higher than Toyota Prius Hybrid. Is the $10,000 worth to invest if you are planning to use it just for a year? There are still many other considerations when buying a car other than the fuel consumption. In a nutshell, Nissan Leaf is the best mileage car in 2011. What car gets the best gas mileage in 2012 or 2013?