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One of the things that I remember reading in one of the recent car magazines was that some of the cars that had high EPA ratings did not actually get those high numbers in real world driving. The article was specifically looking at the cars that stated 40mpg (Elantra, Focus, Cruze?) So, EPA numbers may - in themselves - be a little misleading. Also, EPA regulations changed some years ago so you cannot cross shop "old" EPA ratings and newer ones.
Those who mentioned the Miata. My '03 was rated 22 city/ 28 hwy. My mixed mileage is usually between 26-28mpg. I can get 30 on the highway if I'm not going to fast and I'm not going against a headwind.
I think in the gas wars, gearing is probably the king when it comes down to what your car will actually get while going down the road.
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