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Best economical small automatic car for 20 mile commute?

What is the best small automatic car for economy, not with a EGS type jerky gearbox but conventional auto? Commute 20 miles both ways.

Asked on 21 May 2013 by neilnct

Answered by Honest John
Probably a Hyundai i10 1.2 4-speed auto. Should do about 45mpg.
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