Does Size Matter?

Monster-sized SUV’s and Hummers gave way to the crossover; coupes gave way to the super-subcompacts and then came the smart car.

The Lumeneo Smera tops them all. I’m not even sure if this is considered a car – is it a scooter? A covered motorcycle? Whatever it is, this is sweet.

• Eight feet long
• 31 inches wide
• One seat
• Little room for luggage handbag
• two 20 horsepower electric motors
• Top speed: 80mph
• Range: 93 miles per charge

Don’t live in France? Have more than yourself to cart around town? Here’s five of the small used cars with high gas mileage, all for around 15k.

• Used Mazda Miata MX-5
• Used Mini Cooper
• Used Toyota Yaris
• Used Volkswagen Jetta
• Used Honda Civic EX

If you want more driving tips to save fuel and info about fuel cost estimates, download the 2009 Fuel Economy Guide.