Katerina Swanson
If you're looking for a car that will save you the most money, the Corolla Hybrid is a great option. It doesn't get quite as good fuel economy as the Prius, but it's much cheaper to buy. The VW Golf TDI 2015 is also a super reliable option. The Nissan Versa is another compact five-passenger sedan with a meager appetite for fuel.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Elantra N | 21/29/24 mpg |
| Elantra N with optional eight-speed dual-clutch automatic | 20/27/23 mpg |
| Toyota Corolla | 32/41/35 mpg |
| Toyota Corolla with CVT | 31/40/34 mpg |
| Toyota Corolla with six-speed manual transmission | 32/41/35 mpg |
| Corolla Hybrid | not as good as the Prius |
| VW Golf TDI 2015 | super reliable |
| Nissan Versa | most efficient with the standard 122-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder paired to the optional CVT |
| Prius | 57/56/57 mpg |
| Prius with all-wheel-drive | 53/54/54 mpg |
What You'll Learn
Performance vs. fuel economy
The Toyota Corolla is a reliable car that is known for its fuel economy. The Corolla’s gas-only sedan and hatchback variants return with a 169-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and standard CVT. The Corolla sedan LE and hatchback SE are the most efficient versions, rated at 32/41/35 mpg.
The VW Golf TDI 2015 is another reliable car that has a sweet warranty until 2027.
The Nissan Versa is another compact five-passenger sedan with a meager appetite for fuel. Among the three available trims, the most efficient are those equipped with the standard 122-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder paired to the optional CVT.
The Elantra N’s 276-hp, turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder, rated at 21/29/24 mpg with the standard six-speed manual transmission or 20/27/23 mpg with the optional eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, is a car that offers performance over fuel economy.
The Prius is another fuel-efficient car that fits the bill. The Prius’ base 194-hp LE trim with FWD is the most efficient at 57/56/57 mpg; opting for the 196-hp all-wheel-drive variant with a second electric motor drops fuel economy to 53/54/54 mpg.
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Reliable hybrid cars
The Toyota Corolla is a reliable car that is known for its rock-solid reliability. The Corolla’s gas-only sedan and hatchback variants return with a 169-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and standard CVT. The Corolla sedan LE and hatchback SE are the most efficient versions, rated at 32/41/35 mpg.
The VW Golf TDI 2015 is another reliable car that has a pretty sweet warranty until 2027 for anything that pops the cel.
The Nissan Versa is another compact five-passenger sedan with a meager appetite for fuel. Among the three available trims, the most efficient are those equipped with the standard 122-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder paired to the optional CVT.
The Toyota Prius is also a reliable car that is known for its rock-solid reliability. The Prius’ base 194-hp LE trim with FWD is the most efficient at 57/56/57 mpg.
The Elantra N is a reliable car that is known for its rock-solid reliability. Those looking for performance over fuel economy can go for the Elantra N’s 276-hp, turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder, rated at 21/29/24 mpg with the standard six-speed manual transmission or 20/27/23 mpg with the optional eight-speed dual-clutch automatic.
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Compact sedan fuel efficiency
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra is a compact sedan with outstanding fuel economy, some of the best overall fuel economy in the compact segment. The 2024 Kia Forte is the compact sedan bargain, offering loads of room, impressive fuel economy, and solid resale value. The 2025 Nissan Sentra is a competent and easy-to-live-with compact sedan with attractive pricing and good fuel economy. The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta delivers European refinement and handling at a low price. The 2025 Toyota Camry is a fuel-efficient evolution of the midsize sedan, with a hybrid drivetrain as standard. The 2024 Acura Integra is a glitzy Honda Civic and is among the best in its segment.
The Toyota Corolla is known for rock-solid reliability, the Corolla’s gas-only sedan and hatchback variants return with a 169-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and standard CVT. The Corolla sedan LE and hatchback SE are the most efficient versions, rated at 32/41/35 mpg. Fuel economy drops to 31/40/34 mpg for the sedan’s SE and XSE trims and 30/38/33 mpg for the hatchback XSE. The Nissan Versa is another compact five-passenger sedan with a meager appetite for fuel. Among the three available trims, the most efficient are those equipped with the standard 122-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder paired to the optional CVT.
The Rio's 1.6-liter engine doesn't bring much excitement to the drive, but it gets the job done, although it gets loud when pushed hard. Overall, the Rio feels solid and comfortable with a stylish design and reasonable trunk space. The Volkswagen Golf TDI 2015 was last year made and has a pretty sweet warranty until I believe 2027 for anything that pops the cel. I have a 13 and it's super reliable.
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Electric motor fuel economy
The Toyota Corolla is a reliable car that is known for its fuel economy. The Corolla's gas-only sedan and hatchback variants return with a 169-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and standard CVT. The Corolla sedan LE and hatchback SE are the most efficient versions, rated at 32/41/35 mpg.
The VW Golf TDI 2015 is another reliable car that has a sweet warranty until 2027. The Prius is also a fuel-efficient car. The base 194-hp LE trim with FWD is the most efficient at 57/56/57 mpg.
The Nissan Versa is another compact five-passenger sedan with a meager appetite for fuel. Among the three available trims, the most efficient are those equipped with the standard 122-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder paired to the optional CVT.
The Elantra N is a car that offers performance over fuel economy. The Elantra N’s 276-hp, turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder is rated at 21/29/24 mpg with the standard six-speed manual transmission or 20/27/23 mpg with the optional eight-speed dual-clutch automatic.
The Prius’ base 194-hp LE trim with FWD is the most efficient at 57/56/57 mpg. Opting for the 196-hp all-wheel-drive variant with a second electric motor drops fuel economy to 53/54/54 mpg.
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Best fuel economy cars
The Toyota Corolla is a reliable car that is known for its fuel economy. The Corolla’s gas-only sedan and hatchback variants return with a 169-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and standard CVT. The Corolla sedan LE and hatchback SE are the most efficient versions, rated at 32/41/35 mpg.
The VW Golf TDI 2015 is another reliable car that has a sweet warranty until 2027. The Corolla Hybrid is a great option as it is much cheaper to buy than the Prius, which is also a fuel-efficient car.
The Nissan Versa is another compact five-passenger sedan with a meager appetite for fuel. Among the three available trims, the most efficient are those equipped with the standard 122-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder paired to the optional CVT.
The Elantra N’s 276-hp, turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder, rated at 21/29/24 mpg with the standard six-speed manual transmission or 20/27/23 mpg with the optional eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, is a performance-oriented car that is not fuel-efficient.
The Prius’ base 194-hp LE trim with FWD is the most efficient at 57/56/57 mpg; opting for the 196-hp all-wheel-drive variant with a second electric motor drops fuel economy to 53/54/54 mpg.
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Frequently asked questions
The Toyota Corolla is a great option for a car with good fuel economy. The Corolla’s gas-only sedan and hatchback variants return with a 169-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and standard CVT. The Corolla sedan LE and hatchback SE are the most efficient versions, rated at 32/41/35 mpg.
The Toyota Corolla is also the most fuel-efficient car with rock-solid reliability.
The Corolla Hybrid is a great option for a car that will save you the most money. It doesn't get quite as good fuel economy as the Prius, but it's much cheaper to buy.
The Nissan Versa is another compact five-passenger sedan with a meager appetite for fuel. Among the three available trims, the most efficient are those equipped with the standard 122-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder paired to the optional CVT.
