Pros Excellent variety of offerings Intuitive tech features Class-leading warranty Cons High-performance engine is limited to the pricey N Line trim Rear seat isn't as spacious as some competitors Overall Assessment The Hyundai Sonata, now in its second year after a complete redesign, continues to provide a compelling value proposition among midsize sedans.
With attractive lines, excellent safety features, a well-appointed cabin, and a wide variety of powertrains — from conventional gasoline engines to a gas-electric hybrid — the Sonata offers performance and features on par with longtime standard-bearers in the class, such as the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord , while undercutting them on price.
Pros Excellent fuel economy Fun to drive Roomy interior Cons Infotainment systems can be challenging to operate Would be more useful as a hatchback Overall Assessment The Honda Insight is the most enjoyable-to-drive hybrid sedan in its class, which includes the Toyota Prius.
Insight delivers about as much performance and overall verve as the extremely popular Honda Civic , and like the Civic, it will transport five passengers in comfort. The Insight also delivers incredible fuel economy. That's a nifty trick considering its character and performance.
Fun, efficient, and spacious, the Insight is a wise buy for singles, couples, and even families with small children. Feature Highlights Adaptive Cruise Control. Overview If you are in the market for sensible transportation, the Toyota Corolla is an excellent starting point.
Pros Standard adaptive cruise control Polished interior design and quality Smooth and economical powertrain lineup Cons Less rear-seat space than rivals Could be sportier to drive Overall Assessment Offering strong fuel economy, a long list of standard safety features, and a reasonable price, the Corolla will appeal to shoppers with an eye for sensibility and value. Its chic front fascia gives the car an upscale look, and its cabin is straightforward and comfortable.
Sport trims offer a welcome bump in power, which will inspire a little more confidence in commuting. Fuel economy is excellent across the board, especially with the hybrid.
Despite the added tech and bolder styling, Toyota has ensured the Corolla remains a practical choice. It's a competent, likable small sedan that's hard to beat on safety features and build quality.
Overview The Honda Accord has been a perennial choice among families for decades, and that continued popularity is no fluke. Pros Practical and well-designed Excellent gas and hybrid fuel efficiency Smooth ride and sporty handling Refined cabin with tons of space Cons Some rivals have bigger touchscreens Exterior styling creates blind spots Overall Assessment Overall, the Honda Accord remains one of the best midsize cars on the market.
It does many things very well. The Accord prioritizes safety, and several active driver aids are standard on all trims. The Accord tends to do well in crashworthiness tests, too. While it has a quiet ride and a roomy cabin, it's also one of the more fun-to-drive choices in its category. The Accord's agile handling and turbocharged engines put it ahead of most competitors in driver engagement.
The available hybrid powertrain gets a remarkable 48 MPG without feeling underpowered. The Accord's cabin is straightforward and user-friendly, with many standard amenities.
The value-priced Sport SE trim combines a playful attitude with heated front seats, leather, and remote start. Passenger space and cargo capacity are excellent. While some rivals come with fancier available infotainment, the Accord continues to be one of the most well-rounded sedans on the market. Overview The Lexus ES is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 12 trim levels. Overview The Toyota Avalon is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 6 trim levels.
Overview In the pursuit of better fuel efficiency, the Honda Clarity is one of the most futuristic choices available. Pros Comfortable, user-friendly cabin Excellent electric driving range Standard driver safety features Hyper-efficient hydrogen variant Cons Fuel cell impacts cargo capacity Unconventional exterior styling Not as sporty to drive as rivals Overall Assessment Under its unconventional body styling, the Honda Clarity is a surprisingly practical car.
Its available powertrains offer superb efficiency for everyday drivers, with active safety tech to help prevent accidents from occurring. Rear-seat legroom is not enough for tall adults, but the seats are comfortable and soft leather is available. The Clarity competes against electric vehicles that have longer gas-free driving ranges.
It can be a challenge tracking down hydrogen refueling stations for the Fuel Cell. Feature Highlights Blind Spot Camera. Overview The Mitsubishi Mirage scores high marks for affordability, excellent warranty coverage, and ample cargo space. Pros One of the most affordable new cars on the market Excellent warranty coverage A class leader in cargo space Cons Rival models have a more refined ride quality Raucous engine Meager horsepower Overall Assessment If your funds are limited, the Mitsubishi Mirage is priced to please; it's one of the most affordable new cars available, and it provides a strong fuel economy.
Overview The Honda Civic offers the latest remix of the ingredients that have made it one of America's most popular cars for decades. Pros Strong and efficient engines Fun-to-drive character Upscale interior Cons No hybrid model Hatchback models will arrive later Overall Assessment The Honda Civic has been one of America's best-selling vehicles for years.
Overview The Kia Rio is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 2 trim levels. Feature Highlights Android Auto. Overview With its affordable pricing, generous warranty coverage, and agreeable handling, the Hyundai Accent offers substantial value. Overview This subcompact car offers a nicely trimmed interior, a smooth ride, and key standard safety features for a low starting price. Pros Low price Solid fuel economy Comfortable front seats Cons Slow acceleration Rear seats are cramped Overall Assessment The Nissan Versa is an affordable subcompact car aimed at first-time buyers or those looking for a fuel-efficient commuter car.
Despite its low price, it has attractive styling that gives it plenty of curb appeal. The front seats are comfortable and provide good support. Rear seats have room for three, but it's a tight squeeze that's not suited to everyday use.
Standard safety features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. There's also a standard 7-inch touchscreen user interface. The Versa might be a bargain, but it has the looks, comfort, and features of many pricier competitors.
The Hyundai Accent falls short on standard safety and has a smaller standard touchscreen. The Kia Rio offers a larger touchscreen but lacks standard safety features. Overview The Kia Forte is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 4 trim levels. Overview The Volkswagen Jetta is a great choice for buyers seeking a bargain-priced, fuel-efficient European sedan with room for five.
Pros Roomy backseat Engaging ride and handling Base 1 4-liter is fuel-efficient; GLI 2 0-liter is quick Cons Lower trims lack interior refinement and driver-assistance features Base 1 4-liter short on passing power Overall Assessment Volkswagen announced that it will discontinue production of the midsize Volkswagen Passat sedan in the U. Feature Highlights Panoramic Moonroof. Overview Redesigned last year, the Nissan Sentra is no longer banished to the rental lot, thanks to its upscale interior, flashy styling, and a solid slate of tech.
Pros Exterior styling belies the economy-car pricing Pleasant cabin with comfy seats and upscale finishes Active-safety features are standard Cons No choice of engines The SR is sporty in appearance only Fuel economy is slightly off the pace Overall Assessment For a long time, the Nissan Sentra was a compact sedan that sold on price and little else.
Last year, however, the Sentra emerged with a stylish new look, an upscale cabin, and a full quiver of modern tech features.
The exterior apes the Nissan Maxima , with interesting angles and sleek proportions. All Mirage variants get their motive force from a diminutive 1. A five-speed manual is standard on the base trim, but it's not nearly as efficient. It might come as a surprise that many of these cars are not hybrids, but they aren't. In the case of the Hyundai Elantra, sometimes all you need for fuel thrift is a compact sedan with a slippery shape and an efficient powertrain. The most efficient nonhybrid Elantra wields a 2.
Like many of the small cars on this list, the sole transmission on offer is a CVT. It's a lot peppier than the Mirage, that's for sure.
Read our Hyundai Elantra review. BMW Group's funky, youth-oriented brand offers some surprising efficiency -- and, as an added benefit, this fuel economy figure not only applies to the Mini Cooper Hardtop, but the Mini Cooper Convertible, as well! Variety is the spice of life, folks. In order to hit these impressive figures, Mini utilizes a 1. That heads to the front wheels through a seven-speed automatic transmission, although a manual is also available, albeit with a slight dent in the economy department.
And we're back to Mitsubishi! The Mirage G4 sedan mentioned earlier is essentially a carbon copy of the Mirage hatchback, just with a different rear end, so it's no surprise that this car also takes the spot for being the most fuel-efficient hatchback on offer. The bodies may differ slightly, but it's basically the same car underneath all that metal. The Mirage G4's 1. The CVT is still more efficient than the five-speed manual, to boot. It's a little more efficient than the G4, but only by a hair.
For many years, the midsize sedan was the de facto family car in the US. Crossovers have taken up that mantle, more or less, but good old-fashioned sedans still have plenty to offer, as evidenced by the fuel economy of the Honda Accord. 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. It rides, drives, and steers better than before and a larger 7. The Versa features surprising technology for its price point such as pedestrian detection, automatic high-beams, and automated emergency braking, all standard.
Hitting an EPA combined 36 mpg, this Corolla falls short of its hybrid counterpart, which is capable of 52 mpg, but is still among the best against its gasoline-only competitors. When equipped with a turbocharged 1.
The models received a much needed infotainment update and new standard driver-assistance functionality. It's not the most fun you'll have in a Civic that would be the Si or Type R , but it's a good choice when trying to avoid gas stations. A completely new Civic is expected for spring , and we expect it to have a similarly fuel-efficient powertrain. The hp 1. Compared with the previous Rio, the drop in power translates to overall better mileage, but the same driving characteristics we enjoyed before remain.
The Rio goes the furthest of any car on this list, with an EPA-estimated miles of range on a single tank of gas. Hyundai put a new 1. This may be the smallest commuter in the Hyundai lineup, but the Accent is still light enough to be fun to drive and quick enough to make the tires squeal. We've ranked the Accent above any other subcompact sedan in the segment.
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