Cars with Best Mpg

Some car customers go with deluxe, power or cargo room. Other shoppers, however, are all about fuel effectiveness and saving cash from the beginning. Cars With Best Mpg: If that's you, below's a list of the 10 finest gas- and also diesel-engine vehicles that provide at least 40 miles per gallon in the EPA's freeway driving examination. Due to the fact that these cars and trucks have typical fuel or diesel engines, they are more budget-friendly than cars with costlier hybrid and electric drivetrains, which could send out acquisition prices skyward as well as could require years to recuperate the acquisition price through fuel-efficiency cost savings-- specifically when gas rates are reduced.

Several of the autos noted are specialized, low-volume versions of even more mainstream versions. Some accomplish their fuel performance with unique devices bundles not discovered on the volume vendors. To puts it simply, the fuel-sippers typically aren't constantly easy to locate, but if effectiveness and also expense financial savings are your goals, they can be well worth the hunt.

Keep in mind, however, that the EPA ratings are based on lab tests and also need to be taken into consideration standards of what you can anticipate with a moderate driving style. Real-world gas efficiency relies on countless variables, consisting of cargo tons as well as the weight of the vehicle driver's foot on the accelerator.


We have actually ranked the cars according to their fuel-efficiency rankings. To assist ensure you obtain the best rate possible on whatever automobile you pick, make certain to see our Incentives and Rebates page to find out about existing motivation as well as rebate deals prior to you buy. You may also discover the vehicle you want used via Edmunds.com's Cost Guarantee ® program.

Cars With Best Mpg


1. 2016 Ford Fiesta SE (with the EcoBoost fuel economy package)

43 mpg highway. The SE trim level of the 2016 Feast is eligible for the EcoBoost Gas Economic situation package (which the EPA's fueleconomy.gov website renders as the Fiesta SFE). The Fuel Economic situation bundle utilizes a turbocharged three-cylinder, 1.0-liter engine, a five-speed manual transmission, special wheels as well as tires and also some wind resistant improvements to attain far better gas economy compared to the average Carnival. City mileage can be found in at 31 mpg, and the consolidated mileage ranking is 36 mpg. The 2016 Ford Carnival's nimble handling and well cut cabin make it a positive everyday buddy, though its small indoor area is a factor to think about. Amongst gas as well as diesel autos, the Carnival SFE is the indisputable highway effectiveness champ.

2. 2016 Scion iA

42 mpg freeway. This features-laden little car not just provides on the highway, yet additionally made an Edmunds "B" score (with an "A" for value). The Scion iA is new for 2016 and also is Toyota's version of the Mazda 2, which isn't being offered in the United States With its 1.5-liter engine and six-speed automatic, the Heir iA returns 33 mpg in city driving and also 37 mpg incorporated. With the basic six-speed manual transmission, performance drops a little bit however stays extremely decent: 41 mpg on the freeway, 31 mpg in the city as well as 35 mpg incorporated. We were impressed not only by its efficiency and also price yet with its lengthy listing of tools and its refined interior.

3. 2016 Honda Civic

42 mpg highway. A perennial favorite, the Edmunds "A" rated Honda Civic sedan comes in numerous versions, including the super-efficient, EX-T, EX-L as well as Visiting trim degrees. All bring 42 mpg highway, with city gas mileage rated at 31 mpg. Their integrated fuel effectiveness rating is 35 mpg. These 3 trim levels use Honda's brand-new turbocharged 1.5-liter engine and also a continually variable transmission (CVT) to accomplish their gas performance numbers. A few other Civics additionally will achieve 40 mpg freeway or far better, depending on their engine as well as transmission configurations. Examine our evaluation for complete information. In all instances, these Civics provide spacious cabins, huge trunks, available sophisticated security and also infotainment equipment and also alert performance.

4. 2016 BMW 328d

42 mpg highway. The initial diesels on our checklist, the 2016 BMW 328d sedan, its all-wheel-drive variant, the 328d xDrive as well as the all-wheel-drive 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, are amongst the best-equipped and also most fun-to-drive vehicles that accomplish 40 mpg or far better on the highway. The rear-wheel-drive variation of the 2016 328d car obtains an estimated 32 mpg city and 36 mpg incorporated, while the xDrive designs return 40 mpg on the freeway, 30 in the city as well as 34 incorporated. All three usage 2.0-liter turbodiesel engines, mated in the cars to seven-speed transmissions as well as in the wagon to an eight-speed automated. We find the BMW 3 Series diesels-- even the wagon-- to be sporty and polished, as well as count them among our favorites in the compact deluxe class.

5. 2016 Ford Focus

42 mpg highway. There are 2 variations of the 2016 Ford Emphasis that achieve 40 mpg or far better. Leading the pack is the Emphasis SE EcoBoost with a turbocharged three-cylinder, 1.0-liter engine and also six-speed handbook. It likewise obtains 30 mpg city and also 35 mpg incorporated. The very same Emphasis version with a six-speed automatic sees highway mileage decrease to 40 mpg, with a 28-mpg city ranking as well as a consolidated rating of 32 mpg. The 2016 Ford Focus S, SE and Titanium designs with a 2.0-liter engine as well as six-speed automated provide 40 mpg highway, 27 city and also 31 combined. The Emphasis offers flashy appearances, well-balanced handling and an eye-catching interior. However understand that the rear seat is limited and also velocity is underwhelming.

6. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 Bluetec

42 mpg freeway. The only various other diesel on our checklist is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 Bluetec, a midsize car that keeps up, fuel-efficiency-wise, with the smaller BMW diesels on the highway. But the Mercedes is larger as well as its city score goes down to 28 mpg, with a combined ranking of 33 mpg. Power comes from a 2.1-liter turbodiesel via a seven-speed automatic. The Mercedes E-Class' superb trip, elegant inside as well as advanced electronic devices exemplify the midsize luxury sedan.

7. 2016 Honda Fit

41 mpg highway. Although it is formally a subcompact, the Edmunds "A" rated Honda Fit hatchback provides a remarkably large, comfortable as well as versatile cabin that hides its dimension. The checklist of standard as well as optional devices goes over as well. The only member of the Fit family that meets the 40 mpg club requirements is the base LX model with the optional CVT. Because trim, the 2016 Fit also provides 33 mpg in city driving and also 36 mpg incorporated.

8. 2016 Mazda 3

41 mpg freeway. There are several versions of the Mazda 3 in the 40 mpg club: 2 body designs, sedan as well as hatchback; two transmission kinds, guidebook as well as automated; and also 2 engine sizes, 2.0-liter as well as 2.5-liter. Overall, we locate the Mazda 3 to be among the very best all-around small cars in the market, with flashy driving features, a comfy trip and also among the nicest interiors in the non-luxury segment.

The 2016 Mazda 3i models all come with a 2.0-liter engine. The 3i sedan is the 41-mpg champion. With a six-speed automatic, the 3i sedan additionally obtains 30 mpg city and also 34 integrated, while the 3i sedan with a six-speed manual gets 29 mpg city and also 33 mpg integrated. The Mazda 3i hatchback obtains a 40 mpg freeway ranking, with the six-speed automatic version returning 30 mpg city and 33 mpg integrated as well as the six-speed manual rated at 29 mpg city and also 33 mpg integrated. The Mazda Fives sedan with the 2.5-liter engine and six-speed automatic is ranked at 40 mpg freeway, 29 mpg city and 33 mpg combined.

9. 2016 Chevrolet Sonic

40 mpg highway. The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, with its 29 mpg city and also 33 mpg combined ratings might be near all-time low of this list, yet its accessibility in both sedan and hatchback body designs as well as its mix of safety attributes, driving characteristics, comfort and abundant conventional devices makes it among our leading subcompact choices in general. With their five-speed manual transmissions, you can anticipate the required gas effectiveness from the Sonic sedan or hatchback in LT trim with the standard 1.4-liter turbocharged engine or from the LTS trim with the turbo 1.4-liter choice.

10. 2016 Mazda 6

40 mpg highway. There's just one version of the Edmunds "A" ranked Mazda 6 car that makes the club. However while several automakers conserve fuel performance for their base versions, Mazda does it in a different way. The top-of-the-line 2016 Mazda 6 Grand Touring with six-speed automatic obtains the carmaker's special "i-Eloop" power healing system, enabling its excellent freeway score as well as 28 mpg in city driving as well as 32 mpg integrated. The gas efficiency-- together with a spacious cabin, flashy designing as well as dexterous handling-- makes the 2016 Mazda 6 a great option for a midsize sedan with individuality.