6. Toyota Tacoma (19/24)

The compact Toyota Tacoma comes standard with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 159 horsepower. To get the best fuel economy out of this engine, 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway, keep the Tacoma’s standard rear-wheel drive and six-speed automatic transmission. The Tacoma’s base price is $24,320, making it one of the more affordable choices on this list, though it lacks some of the features offered by rivals, and critics say its cabin could be more comfortable.

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