Best cars with great gas mileage

We’ve selected five — a luxury car, family sedan, sports car, crossover SUV and a subcompact — that are smart buys and easy on fuel. For each category, we’ve also mentioned two alternatives.

None of the top cars are hybrids. That’s because, with their added cost, hybrids aren’t really a good value from a purely economic standpoint. But we’ve provided a hybrid choice in some categories for those who are willing to pay more to burn less fuel.