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The Toyota Yaris-the most fuel-efficient small hatchback, with ratings of 29 mpg city, 36 mpg highway-feels downright substantial next to the 2010 Smart ForTwo, offering a real backseat and the ability to do distance driving without terrifying driver and passenger.
The pricier but supremely flexible Honda Fit offers a breathtaking array of interior setups that let owners haul any mix of four people and their gear.
If it's the lowest cost you're seeking, the four-seat, five-door Nissan Versa offers a model that's more than $2,000 cheaper than the ForTwo.
Further along the style axis, the sprightly MINI Cooper is far more fun to drive at speed and just as good on gas, at 28 mpg city, 37 mpg highway.
Finally, hybrids like the new Toyota Prius and even the Honda Civic Hybrid compact sedan offer full seating for four or five and far better fuel economy, albeit at a higher price.