Cars with Best Mpg

Some cars and truck buyers go with high-end, power or cargo area. Other consumers, nevertheless, are everything about fuel effectiveness and saving money from the start. Cars With Best Mpg: If that's you, below's a list of the 10 finest gas- as well as diesel-engine autos that deliver at the very least 40 miles per gallon in the EPA's freeway driving examination. Due to the fact that these vehicles have typical gasoline or diesel engines, they are more affordable than cars and trucks with costlier hybrid as well as electric drivetrains, which can send acquisition prices skyward and could require years to recuperate the purchase rate through fuel-efficiency cost savings-- particularly when gas prices are low.

Several of the automobiles provided are specialized, low-volume variants of more mainstream versions. Some attain their gas efficiency with unique tools plans not found on the quantity vendors. In other words, the fuel-sippers typically aren't always simple to locate, however if efficiency and cost financial savings are your goals, they can be well worth the hunt.

Bear in mind, however, that the EPA rankings are based upon laboratory examinations and also ought to be taken into consideration standards for what you can anticipate with a moderate driving style. Real-world fuel efficiency depends on various elements, including freight tons and also the weight of the vehicle driver's foot on the accelerator.


We have actually ranked the autos according to their fuel-efficiency scores. In order to help guarantee you obtain the best cost feasible on whatever car you select, make sure to visit our Incentives and Rebates page to learn more about present incentive as well as rebate deals prior to you get. You may additionally discover the vehicle you have an interest in provided through Edmunds.com's Rate Guarantee ® program.

Cars With Best Mpg


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

43 mpg highway. The SE trim degree of the 2016 Carnival is eligible for the EcoBoost Gas Economy bundle (which the EPA's fueleconomy.gov site renders as the Carnival SFE). The Gas Economy plan uses a turbocharged three-cylinder, 1.0-liter engine, a five-speed manual transmission, unique wheels and tires and some aerodynamic enhancements to accomplish far better fuel economic situation compared to the average Feast. City gas mileage comes in at 31 mpg, as well as the consolidated gas mileage rating is 36 mpg. The 2016 Ford Fiesta's active handling and perfectly cut cabin make it an enjoyable daily companion, though its small indoor room is a factor to think about. Amongst gas and diesel cars, the Fiesta SFE is the undeniable highway performance champ.

2. 2016 Scion iA

42 mpg freeway. This features-laden tiny sedan not only provides on the freeway, but likewise made an Edmunds "B" score (with an "A" for value). The Heir iA is brand-new for 2016 and is Toyota's version of the Mazda 2, which isn't being sold in the U.S. With its 1.5-liter engine as well as six-speed automated, the Successor iA returns 33 mpg in city driving as well as 37 mpg incorporated. With the conventional six-speed manual transmission, performance goes down a bit but continues to be really commendable: 41 mpg on the highway, 31 mpg in the city as well as 35 mpg incorporated. We were impressed not just by its performance and also price yet with its long listing of equipment and its polished interior.

3. 2016 Honda Civic

42 mpg freeway. A seasonal preferred, the Edmunds "A" ranked Honda Civic sedan is available in various designs, including the super-efficient, EX-T, EX-L as well as Exploring trim levels. All bring 42 mpg freeway, with city mileage rated at 31 mpg. Their integrated gas performance rating is 35 mpg. These 3 trim degrees use Honda's new turbocharged 1.5-liter engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) to accomplish their fuel performance numbers. A few other Civics additionally will certainly attain 40 mpg highway or better, depending on their engine as well as transmission configurations. Examine our testimonial for complete information. In all cases, these Civics provide spacious cabins, big trunks, available sophisticated safety and security as well as infotainment equipment and alert performance.

4. 2016 BMW 328d

42 mpg freeway. The initial diesels on our checklist, the 2016 BMW 328d car, its all-wheel-drive version, the 328d xDrive and also the all-wheel-drive 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, are amongst the best-equipped and most fun-to-drive cars that attain 40 mpg or far better on the freeway. The rear-wheel-drive version of the 2016 328d car obtains an estimated 32 mpg city and 36 mpg integrated, while the xDrive models return 40 mpg on the highway, 30 in the city as well as 34 incorporated. All three use 2.0-liter turbodiesel engines, mated in the sedans to seven-speed automatic transmissions and in the wagon to an eight-speed automatic. We find the BMW 3 Collection diesels-- even the wagon-- to be sporty as well as polished, and count them among our favorites in the portable luxury class.

5. 2016 Ford Focus

42 mpg highway. There are two variations of the 2016 Ford Focus that achieve 40 mpg or much better. Leading the pack is the Focus SE EcoBoost with a turbocharged three-cylinder, 1.0-liter engine as well as six-speed guidebook. It additionally gets 30 mpg city and also 35 mpg incorporated. The exact same Focus version with a six-speed automated sees freeway gas mileage decrease to 40 mpg, with a 28-mpg city rating and a consolidated ranking of 32 mpg. The 2016 Ford Emphasis S, SE as well as Titanium models with a 2.0-liter engine and also six-speed automatic provide 40 mpg freeway, 27 city and 31 integrated. The Focus provides flashy looks, healthy handling and an appealing interior. Yet be aware that the rear seat is tight and also velocity is underwhelming.

6. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 Bluetec

42 mpg freeway. The only other diesel on our listing is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 Bluetec, a midsize car that maintains, fuel-efficiency-wise, with the smaller BMW diesels on the highway. Yet the Mercedes is much heavier and also its city rating goes down to 28 mpg, with a consolidated rating of 33 mpg. Power originates from a 2.1-liter turbodiesel through a seven-speed automatic. The Mercedes E-Class' fantastic flight, classy inside as well as sophisticated electronic devices characterize the midsize luxury sedan.

7. 2016 Honda Fit

41 mpg highway. Although it is officially a subcompact, the Edmunds "A" rated Honda Fit hatchback provides an impressively huge, comfortable as well as flexible cabin that belies its size. The checklist of conventional and also optional equipment is impressive too. The only participant of the Fit family that meets the 40 mpg club demands is the base LX version with the optional CVT. Because trim, the 2016 Fit likewise delivers 33 mpg in city driving as well as 36 mpg incorporated.

8. 2016 Mazda 3

41 mpg highway. There are several variations of the Mazda 3 in the 40 mpg club: 2 body designs, car as well as hatchback; two transmission kinds, guidebook and also automated; as well as two engine sizes, 2.0-liter and also 2.5-liter. On the whole, we find the Mazda 3 to be one of the most effective all-around portable cars and trucks in the market, with sporty driving characteristics, a comfy ride and one of the nicest insides in the non-luxury section.

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

9. 2016 Chevrolet Sonic

40 mpg highway. The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, with its 29 mpg city as well as 33 mpg integrated ratings might be near the bottom of this list, but its accessibility in both car and hatchback body styles as well as its blend of safety attributes, driving dynamics, comfort and also abundant standard equipment makes it one of our leading subcompact options in general. With their five-speed manual transmissions, you could anticipate the necessary gas performance from the Sonic car or hatchback in LT trim with the common 1.4-liter turbocharged engine or from the LTS trim with the turbo 1.4-liter alternative.

10. 2016 Mazda 6

40 mpg highway. There's only one version of the Edmunds "A" ranked Mazda 6 car that makes the club. But while several automakers save fuel effectiveness for their base versions, Mazda does it in different ways. The high-grade 2016 Mazda 6 Grand Visiting with six-speed automatic gets the carmaker's special "i-Eloop" power healing system, enabling its stellar freeway score as well as 28 mpg in city driving and also 32 mpg integrated. The gas effectiveness-- along with a spacious cabin, sporty designing and also dexterous handling-- makes the 2016 Mazda 6 a fine selection for a midsize sedan with individuality.