5 Fuel-Efficient Little Cars That Dazzled The New York Auto Show
The Volkswagen Golf, Fiat 500, the Ford Fiesta, the Honda FCX Clarity -- and more than any, the Scion iQ -- win kudos. Also see the most fuel-efficient cars of the year.
By Dan Shapley
Honda FCX Clarity
Honor: Green Car of the Year, winner
Cost: $600/month
Fuel Economy: 72 mpg (equivalent)
It runs on hydrogen, it produces no pollution. But it's only available to a select few in Southern California, where there are refueling stations.
Volkswagen Golf
Honor: World Car of the Year, winner
Cost: $36,500
Fuel Economy: 44 mpg (estimated, for GTD diesel version)
Not available yet in the U.S., look for the latest iteration of the Golf this fall.
The Fiat 500
Honor: Green Car of the Year, finalist
Cost: Approx. $14,500
Fuel Economy: 36-56 mpg (depending on model)
Not available yet in the U.S., the expected merger of Chrysler and Fiat should bring this minicar to showrooms across the country by 2011.
Ford Fiesta
Honor: World Car of the Year, finalist
Cost: Approx. $14,500
Fuel Economy: Approx. 30 mpg
Look for the new Fiesta within about a year. In the meantime, we'll learn more about this car from the 100 people Ford chose to drive its new car, and blog about it unfettered by corporate PR agents.
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