All told, I have driven thousands of vehicles—many on race tracks across the globe. And if some tires must be sacrificed in the pursuit of truth, so be it. Follow me on Twitter JeffSBartlett. We respect your privacy. All email addresses you provide will be used just for sending this story. Most Fuel-Efficient Cars These gas sippers are easy on the wallet. By Jeff S. Updated August 12, Like its challengers, the Civic will seat five adults but is more comfortable with just four on board.
It is currently available as a sedan only, but hatchback and performance models are expected. See owner reviews for Honda Civic. The Kia Rio is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 2 trim levels. See owner reviews for Kia Rio. With its affordable pricing, generous warranty coverage, and agreeable handling, the Hyundai Accent offers substantial value. However, keep in mind that other models in this segment have more room for cargo and a broader range of safety features.
The Hyundai Accent is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 3 trim levels. The Accent delivers nicely on this front. And its excellent gas mileage keeps your fuel bills low.
It's more fuel-efficient than the competing Chevrolet Spark. Unfortunately, this little Hyundai is tight on cargo space. And safety features, such as blind-spot warning, aren't available; the Nissan Versa offers this amenity and more. Still, if you can cruise past those shortcomings, you'll find the Accent is both capable and economical. See owner reviews for Hyundai Accent. This subcompact car offers a nicely trimmed interior, a smooth ride, and key standard safety features for a low starting price.
Other than slow acceleration and cramped rear seats, the Nissan Versa is an excellent entry-level car. The Nissan Versa is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 3 trim levels. See owner reviews for Nissan Versa. The Kia Forte is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 4 trim levels.
See owner reviews for Kia Forte. The Volkswagen Jetta is a great choice for buyers seeking a bargain-priced, fuel-efficient European sedan with room for five. The Jetta GLI ups the fun factor considerably with a zippy 2. The Volkswagen Jetta is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 7 trim levels. Volkswagen announced that it will discontinue production of the midsize Volkswagen Passat sedan in the U. Thus, the compact Jetta has become the sole remaining sedan in the German automaker's lineup. Even with the rapid rise in SUV sales, the Jetta has been the best-selling Volkswagen sedan for years.
The current version of the Jetta was introduced for the model year. It doesn't possess the evocative styling of the Hyundai Elantra , the uplevel interior materials and all-wheel-drive content of the Mazda3 , or the Toyota Prius -like fuel economy of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid. However, it offers a uniquely European-flavored driving experience in a roomy-on-the-inside, tidy-on-the-outside front-wheel-drive sedan.
Its small size also makes it easy to park and maneuver in congested urban settings. It's also easy to purchase. In base trim, it's the least expensive Volkswagen you can buy as well as the least expensive offering in the compact-sedan segment.
Higher trims offer up-to-date infotainment and driver-assistive technology. See owner reviews for Volkswagen Jetta. Cars with Best Gas Mileage We sifted through the data to select the best cars and trucks in every category. Learn More. Overview The Karma Revero GT sedan takes two seemingly opposed concepts --environmental sustainability and over-the-top luxury -- and blends them in an attractive, unique car.
This has led the California automaker to produce some of the most exciting vehicles on the market. Its emphasis on sustainability shows in its alternative-fuel driving capabilities and carefully-sourced cabin materials.
Buyers can configure their Revero GT to their specifications, guaranteeing that their already-rare car is one-of-a-kind. But Karma continues its quest of catering to a select audience of people who want a captivating and unique driving experience unlike anything else. Starting MSRP. Feature Highlights Front Cooled Seats. Overview Packing exceptional fuel economy in a low-priced package, the Hyundai Ioniq is a tempting option for those who do a lot of driving. Configure a new car. Pros Superb hybrid and plug-in efficiency Comfortable cabin with many features Standard driver safety technology Warranty and value are hard to match Cons Not as fun to drive as some hybrid cars Less rear-seat and cargo space than rivals Overall Assessment The Hyundai Ioniq offers several ultra-efficient powertrains, making it one of the greenest cars on the market.
It comes with similar styling and usability to non-hybrids, making it easy for those wanting to limit their carbon emissions to make the switch from a traditional car.
Hyundai includes a class-leading warranty and standard safety tech to help sweeten the deal. The Ioniq lags top rivals in cabin space and storage. Still, its economy and built-in value make it one of the top choices for daily transportation, allowing you to go far comfortably, saving gas and money. Starting Mkt Market Avg. Feature Highlights Pedestrian Detection. Overview The five-passenger Toyota Prius hybrid is well-known for its excellent fuel economy, but it's no longer the most fuel-efficient hybrid in its segment.
Pros Great fuel efficiency Optional all-wheel drive Extensive standard safety Cons Quirky design Uninspired handling Mediocre acceleration Overall Assessment The Toyota Prius is perhaps the most recognizable hybrid out there, but its wedge-shaped design isn't for everyone. Embrace the quirkiness and you'll find the Prius holds an impressive amount of cargo. Its wide rear opening also lets you stow large items that other hatchbacks simply cannot manage.
It provides a smooth ride for up to five passengers in a comfortable though modest interior. Four trims and the option for all-wheel drive make it easy to find a version of the Prius that suits your budget and your needs. And with a wide range of safety features standard across the lineup, you don't need a higher trim to get key features.
Standard infotainment includes a large screen and smartphone connectivity with a tablet-sized available touchscreen on the top trim. The Honda Insight has just two trims with a more powerful engine and a higher starting price.
With the rear seats folded the Golf has 53 cubic feet of cargo room. That's 16 more than when the rear seats are folded in the Ford Escape. It's hp four-cylinder doesn't party, but we have to give the Spark a little credit for offering a manual transmission, even though its CVT is more efficient.
The Spark makes the most out of its nine gallon fuel tank, getting an EPA-estimated miles on a single tank of gas. We managed 37 mpg during our mph highway fuel-economy test in a Spark LT. If you prefer a trunk over the hatchback of the Golf, the Volkswagen Jetta is the perfect choice. Like the Golf, the Jetta comes with a hp turbo four-cylinder and a six-speed manual transmission. Its marginally better fuel economy and larger fuel tank also means you'll go about 23 miles farther on a tank of gas.
It's better on gas than some of its closest competitors in the compact-car segment too. According to the EPA, the Jetta has a 5-mpg advantage on the highway over the Mazda 3 , and is also more fuel efficient than the slightly more expensive Nissan Sentra. It has front-wheel drive and is powered by a hp inline-four.
The six-speed manual might be our first choice, but the CVT saves on gas. It's especially good on the highway, with an EPA-estimated 41 mpg. Every Nissan Versa is front-wheel drive and powered by a hp inline-four, but only models equipped with the automatic transmission get an EPA combined 35 mpg.
Even without the optional hybrid powertrain, the Honda Accord is mighty efficient. Its 1. Read our Honda Accord Sedan review. The Toyota Avalon is large and in charge, and in fact, it's one of the few remaining full-size sedans on sale today. Yet, even without a hybrid powertrain, this big 'Yota is surprisingly efficient. Of course, you'll have to skip the hp V6 in order to achieve these figures. Instead, you'll be making do with a 2.
Unlike most of the cars mentioned on this list so far, though, all-wheel drive is standard, which is a nice touch. Whether or not you want to argue about the Corolla Apex's title of "sports sedan," it's a stiffly sprung car meant to be thrown around corners, which is enough of a qualification for this list.
The trick to making a sporty sedan efficient is, in this case, using the same engine as its more-pedestrian siblings. The Apex relies on a 2. A six-speed manual is available, but Toyota's CVTs are so efficient that rowing your own will incur a fuel-economy penalty.
Read our Toyota Corolla preview. We've finally reached a point on the list where the cars are getting a little less efficient. Take the midsize Kia Stinger, for example, which is the first car on this list with a highway figure under 30 mpg. But it's still pretty darn thrifty! Kia updated the Stinger's powertrain offerings for the model year, so the version is your last chance to get a Stinger with a 2.
An eight-speed automatic transmission is the only way to send that power to the rear wheels, but it's a good one. Is the Dodge Charger a sports sedan? I believe it is. It might not be built for agility, but you can shove it full of horsepower and leave pieces of tire across several counties, so, I think that qualifies. Variety is the name of the game with the Dodge Charger.
In its most efficient form, this V6-powered sedan makes hp and lb. Spend a bit more, and you can replace that with a 5. Once you start moving up to the Scat Packs and Hellcats out there, though, your wallet may start to feel the hurt. You might think the CLA-Class would win the fuel-economy fight given its slippery silhouette, but nope, the regular ol' sedan comes out on top.
The A relies on a turbocharged 2. Whether opting for front- or all-wheel drive, the A sends that power around by way of a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. If you want something a little peppier, there's a more expensive and potent AMG variant on offer, too. Despite being a full class larger, the Lexus ES is nearly as efficient as the car that directly precedes it on this list.
The Lexus ES packs a 2. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard, as is all-wheel drive, the latter of which is impressive considering how efficient this midsizer is on the highway.
Read our Lexus ES review. The luxury segment is full of surprisingly efficient vehicles, as it turns out. Despite its honkin' footprint, the BMW i returns nearly 30 mpg on the highway thanks to a thrifty 3.
Rear-wheel drive is standard, but for a slight hit to economy, all-wheel drive is there for the taking, too. No matter how many driven wheels it has, though, it's one seriously cushy car. No, this isn't a typo.
This is a hybrid hatchback that earns 60 miles per gallon. If you really want to stretch your hydrocarbons, the Hyundai Ioniq Blue is a heck of a way to do it. So what's the trick?
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