So, I was trying to remember a magazine article about the most efficient shape for a four wheeled vehicle. I didn't find it, but I did happen on this one in popular mechanics. The 100 mpg car.
I believe they hit the nail squarely on the head. Read it and tell me what you think.

240mpg 2014 VW XL1 Notice the A/C-reducing paint, the side windows & the sideview cameras: