No one can say Chevrolet isn’t doing its best to court the eco-minded out there. The Cobalt, in either a four-door sedan or two-door coupe manages to squeeze 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway out of the most powerful engine on the list—a 148 hp 2.2-liter four cylinder. That means plenty of pep, but less savings at the pump.

The Aveo’s less-than inspiring styling lands it squarely behind the Sentra. At 24 mpg city and 34 mpg highway, the five-door hatch or four-door sedan will still save you buckets of cash as you roll down the road. Starting at $10,895, Chevrolet boasts it’s the most affordable vehicle sold in America.

Another of the old-school gas savers, the Sentra weighs in at 25 mpg city, 33 mpg highway when equipped with the companies CVT transmission. Respectable numbers by anyone’s standards, but just out of reach of others on the list. The Sentra is available in a number of trims with a ton of options. If you’re willing to sacrifice a little fuel economy for more comfort, the Sentra may be for you.

The domestic version of fuel-efficient, the Ford Focus hits our list with an average 29.5 mpg - not bad from the company responsible for the mighty F-150. The Focus brings a load of creature comforts with it, and for the first time, comes only in four-door sedan or two-door coupe. If you’re looking to do your patriotic duty by buying American while keeping your gas bill in check, the Focus is the ride for you.

While the Rio lost out to the Versa in the power department, its 25 mpg city and 35 mpg highway makes this car a contender. Those numbers are a result of Kia’s 4-speed automatic transmission, so expect different from other gearboxes. The car’s versatility as either a four-door sedan or five-door hatch and dirt cheap starting price may put it ahead of some of its more efficient competition in your book.

Nissan makes its debut on the list with the Versa. While this little car comes in a wide array of body styles and drive train options, its fuel economy numbers are a product of Nissan’s CVT transmission. If you opt for a 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic, expect the mileage to dip.

The Corolla has a long tradition of great fuel economy, something that the 2008 model upholds. With 27 mpg city and 35 mpg highway, there’s no denying the car’s efficiency. Unfortunately, the $15,250 base price makes this commuter a budgetary heavy hitter.

Following close behind, both in fuel economy and price, is the Civic. It carries a beefy $14,810 base price, and with 26 mpg city and 34 mpg highway, you may wonder how it eeked ahead of its less costly competition. The answer comes from the car’s powerful engine, slew of safety features and more sexy than stubby styling.

The Honda Fit sneaks in just behind its Toyota competition, bringing slightly lower gas mileage and a higher MSRP to the table. What pulls this little five-door ahead of its competition is the surprising amount of head, leg and cargo room inside. If you’re looking to keep your bank account in shape without having to become a contortionist to get to work, the Fit is a good choice.

Though its goofy looks may be enough to dissuade even the most vigilant eco-fighter, the Yaris’ stellar fuel economy and low entry price puts the car head and shoulders above similar models. Available in two door “liftback” or 4 door sedan, this is your best bet for getting from A to B on the fewest pennies.