Best Mpg Cars

Some automobile buyers go with deluxe, power or freight room. Various other shoppers, nonetheless, are everything about fuel effectiveness and also conserving money from the beginning. Best Mpg Cars: If that's you, right here's a list of the 10 best gas- and also diesel-engine automobiles that supply at the very least 40 miles per gallon in the EPA's freeway driving test. Since these automobiles have conventional gas or diesel engines, they are a lot more affordable than automobiles with more expensive crossbreed as well as electric drivetrains, which can send acquisition rates skyward and can require years to recuperate the purchase cost via fuel-efficiency financial savings-- especially when gas costs are low.

Some of the autos detailed are specialized, low-volume versions of more mainstream versions. Some achieve their gas effectiveness with unique tools bundles not located on the volume sellers. In other words, the fuel-sippers aren't always easy to find, however if efficiency as well as cost financial savings are your goals, they can be well worth the hunt.

Keep in mind, though, that the EPA rankings are based on laboratory tests and also need to be considered standards of what you could expect with a modest driving style. Real-world gas effectiveness depends upon various elements, including freight lots as well as the weight of the driver's foot on the accelerator.


We've rated the vehicles according to their fuel-efficiency scores. To help guarantee you obtain the very best price feasible on whatever vehicle you pick, make sure to visit our Incentives and also Rebates web page to learn about present incentive and rebate offers before you buy. You may likewise locate the automobile you're interested in offered via Edmunds.com's Rate Pledge ® program.

Best Mpg Cars


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

43 mpg freeway. The SE trim degree of the 2016 Feast is eligible for the EcoBoost Gas Economic climate package (which the EPA's fueleconomy.gov site provides as the Feast SFE). The Gas Economic situation bundle makes use of a turbocharged three-cylinder, 1.0-liter engine, a five-speed manual transmission, unique wheels and tires as well as some aerodynamic enhancements to achieve far better gas economy than the ordinary Carnival. City gas mileage can be found in at 31 mpg, and also the consolidated mileage ranking is 36 mpg. The 2016 Ford Feast's nimble handling as well as perfectly cut cabin make it a positive day-to-day friend, though its modest indoor area is an element to think about. Among gas as well as diesel cars, the Feast SFE is the indisputable freeway performance champ.

2. 2016 Scion iA

42 mpg highway. This features-laden small sedan not only supplies on the highway, however additionally made an Edmunds "B" score (with an "A" for value). The Successor iA is brand-new for 2016 and also is Toyota's version of the Mazda 2, which isn't really being sold in the U.S. With its 1.5-liter engine as well as six-speed automatic, the Scion iA returns 33 mpg in city driving as well as 37 mpg incorporated. With the conventional six-speed manual transmission, effectiveness drops a bit however remains really commendable: 41 mpg on the freeway, 31 mpg in the city and 35 mpg incorporated. We were impressed not just by its effectiveness and also cost yet with its long list of equipment and its refined interior.

3. 2016 Honda Civic

42 mpg freeway. A perennial favorite, the Edmunds "A" rated Honda Civic sedan comes in numerous designs, consisting of the super-efficient, EX-T, EX-L and Visiting trim levels. All bring 42 mpg highway, with city gas mileage ranked at 31 mpg. Their incorporated gas efficiency score is 35 mpg. These three trim degrees make use of Honda's new turbocharged 1.5-liter engine and a continually variable transmission (CVT) to attain their fuel efficiency numbers. Some other Civics also will achieve 40 mpg highway or better, depending on their engine and also transmission arrangements. Examine our testimonial for complete information. In all instances, these Civics offer roomy cabins, huge trunks, readily available advanced safety and security and infotainment equipment as well as vivacious performance.

4. 2016 BMW 328d

42 mpg freeway. The first diesels on our listing, the 2016 BMW 328d sedan, its all-wheel-drive variation, the 328d xDrive and the all-wheel-drive 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, are amongst the best-equipped and most fun-to-drive cars that achieve 40 mpg or far better on the freeway. The rear-wheel-drive variation of the 2016 328d car obtains an estimated 32 mpg city and 36 mpg incorporated, while the xDrive versions return 40 mpg on the freeway, 30 in the city as well as 34 combined. All 3 usage 2.0-liter turbodiesel engines, mated in the sedans to seven-speed transmissions and also in the wagon to an eight-speed automatic. We discover the BMW 3 Collection diesels-- also the wagon-- to be flashy and also polished, and count them amongst our faves in the portable luxury class.

5. 2016 Ford Focus

42 mpg highway. There are two versions of the 2016 Ford Emphasis that achieve 40 mpg or much better. Leading the pack is the Focus SE EcoBoost with a turbocharged three-cylinder, 1.0-liter engine and also six-speed manual. It also gets 30 mpg city as well as 35 mpg combined. The very same Focus design with a six-speed automatic sees highway gas mileage drop to 40 mpg, with a 28-mpg city rating as well as a mixed rating of 32 mpg. The 2016 Ford Emphasis S, SE as well as Titanium models with a 2.0-liter engine as well as six-speed automatic supply 40 mpg freeway, 27 city and 31 integrated. The Focus uses stylish looks, healthy handling and also an appealing interior. However know that the backseat is tight as well as velocity is underwhelming.

6. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 Bluetec

42 mpg freeway. The only other diesel on our checklist is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 Bluetec, a midsize sedan that keeps up, fuel-efficiency-wise, with the smaller sized BMW diesels on the highway. Yet the Mercedes is much heavier as well as its city ranking drops to 28 mpg, with a consolidated ranking of 33 mpg. Power comes from a 2.1-liter turbodiesel through a seven-speed automated. The Mercedes E-Class' fantastic flight, stylish inside as well as sophisticated electronic devices epitomize the midsize luxury sedan.

7. 2016 Honda Fit

41 mpg highway. Although it is formally a subcompact, the Edmunds "A" ranked Honda Fit hatchback provides a remarkably big, comfy and also versatile cabin that hides its size. The checklist of basic as well as optional devices is impressive as well. The only participant of the Fit family that satisfies the 40 mpg club demands is the base LX version with the optional CVT. In that trim, the 2016 Fit additionally delivers 33 mpg in city driving and also 36 mpg incorporated.

8. 2016 Mazda 3

41 mpg freeway. There are numerous variations of the Mazda 3 in the 40 mpg club: two body designs, car as well as hatchback; 2 transmission kinds, manual and automatic; as well as two engine sizes, 2.0-liter and also 2.5-liter. In general, we locate the Mazda 3 to be among the best all-around small cars in the market, with flashy driving characteristics, a comfy trip and among the nicest insides in the non-luxury segment.

The 2016 Mazda 3i models all include a 2.0-liter engine. The 3i car is the 41-mpg victor. With a six-speed automatic, the 3i sedan also obtains 30 mpg city and also 34 combined, while the 3i car with a six-speed manual gets 29 mpg city and also 33 mpg incorporated. The Mazda 3i hatchback obtains a 40 mpg highway rating, with the six-speed automated version returning 30 mpg city and also 33 mpg combined as well as the six-speed handbook ranked at 29 mpg city and also 33 mpg integrated. The Mazda Fours car with the 2.5-liter engine and six-speed automatic is ranked at 40 mpg freeway, 29 mpg city and 33 mpg integrated.

9. 2016 Chevrolet Sonic

40 mpg highway. The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, with its 29 mpg city as well as 33 mpg combined rankings could be near the bottom of this checklist, but its availability in both sedan and also hatchback body styles and its mix of safety and security attributes, driving dynamics, comfort as well as abundant conventional tools makes it one of our leading subcompact choices overall. With their five-speed manual transmissions, you could anticipate the required gas efficiency from the Sonic sedan or hatchback in LT trim with the conventional 1.4-liter turbocharged engine or from the LTS trim with the turbo 1.4-liter alternative.

10. 2016 Mazda 6

40 mpg freeway. There's just one variation of the Edmunds "A" ranked Mazda 6 car that makes the club. However while numerous automakers save fuel effectiveness for their base versions, Mazda does it in different ways. The top-of-the-line 2016 Mazda 6 Grand Exploring with six-speed automated obtains the carmaker's unique "i-Eloop" energy recuperation system, enabling its stellar highway ranking as well as 28 mpg in city driving and 32 mpg integrated. The fuel efficiency-- together with a spacious cabin, stylish styling and also agile handling-- makes the 2016 Mazda 6 a fine selection for a midsize car with individuality.