10 of the Cars With the Best Gas Mileage for 2023
These cars are rated to go the distance without constant refueling.
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Which is more important to you: a high-power car or a high-efficiency car? If you lean toward the latter, here are 10 vehicles that offer plenty of miles — and likely some smiles — per gallon of gasoline.
This list covers gasoline-only internal combustion engine cars and hybrids. Plug-in hybrids, battery-electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles aren't included here.
We're defining "car" as a passenger vehicle with four wheels, including coupes, sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, but excluding crossovers, SUVs, vans, and pickups. We've assigned positions on the list based on the EPA's fuel-economy estimates of combined city and highway driving. In the case of a tie, the highway rating determines the vehicle's position.
Here's our list of 10 cars for 2023 with some of the best gas mileage.
Mitsubishi | 2022 Mirage
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback: 39 mpg
The Mitsubishi Mirage is often known for being one of the most affordable cars on the market, starting under $18,000. It also has laudable gas mileage, with fuel-economy figures approaching those of some hybrids. That fuel-efficiency rating comes with a performance tradeoff, however. The Mirage's 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine makes just 76 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque; the average horsepower for a car in 2022 was 180.
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2023 Toyota Crown: 41 mpg
The Toyota Crown, which starts around $41,000, is a hybrid with a funky design that straddles the line between sedan and crossover. With standard all-wheel drive (AWD), this vehicle isn't as efficient as other hybrids on the list, but XLE and Limited trim models offer more than 40 mpg and 236 horsepower. The top-level Platinum trim has more than 100 extra ponies but loses about 10 mpg.
Lexus
2023 Lexus ES 300h: 44 mpg
Even luxury cars can be fuel efficient — well, at least the hybrids from Lexus can. The ES 300h is among the larger sedans on this list and still boasts 44 mpg. It also has a starting price of about $45,000, front-wheel drive (FWD), and a 215-hp gas-electric setup.
Honda
2023 Honda Accord Hybrid: 48 mpg
Honda has two hybrids in its portfolio: the CR-V crossover and the Accord sedan. The 2023 Honda Accord gets 48 mpg, putting it a hair below the competition from Toyota. Still, the roughly $33,000 Accord includes several handy features, such as dual-zone climate control, wireless smartphone projection, a 12.3-inch infotainment system, and a suite of driver-assist systems.
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2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid: 50 mpg
This compact Toyota sedan can achieve 50 mpg in front-wheel-drive form. The all-wheel-drive models aren't far behind, though, earning a maximum of 48 mpg. Regardless of the wheels driven, the Corolla Hybrid features a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that combine to put out 138 horsepower. The Corolla Hybrid FWD model costs about $24,000, while the AWD model starts around $26,000.
Hyundai
2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue: 52 mpg
Hyundai's entry-level Blue-trim models generally offer high fuel-economy figures. The Sonata Hybrid Blue puts out a system total of 192 horsepower, uses 16-inch wheels with thick sidewalls, and weighs less than other trims, helping it achieve a lofty fuel-mileage figure of 52 mpg. At around $29,000, the Sonata Hybrid Blue also has a lower starting price than the Honda Accord Hybrid, one of its chief competitors.
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2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE: 52 mpg
The most fuel-efficient Camry Hybrid is the LE trim level, which gets 52 mpg. The better-equipped SE, XSE, and XLE models manage 46 mpg. With a price of about $30,000, the mileage-focused LE model has smaller wheels, cloth seats, and fewer option packages. However, the gas-electric hybrid powertrain combines to produce 208 horsepower no matter the trim level.
Kia
2023 Kia Niro Hybrid: 53 mpg
This Korean small station wagon (the EPA's classification) is one of the most efficient rides in the Kia lineup, boasting 53 mpg. The Niro uses a quick-shifting dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) to swap gears. The car isn't the most expensive option on the lot, either, with a starting price of about $28,000.
Hyundai
2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue: 54 mpg
Elantra Hybrid Blue models can achieve 54 mpg, while the Limited variant tops out at 50 mpg. The car offers a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed DCT. It also produces combined system power of 139 horsepower and costs around $26,000.
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2023 Toyota Prius: 57 mpg
Is it any surprise that the Prius tops our list? The vehicle is a well-known example of hybrid technology — which makes sense, given its 57 mpg rating. While the FWD 194-hp LE model has the highest fuel-efficiency rating in the Prius family, the LE AWD model gets 54 mpg and makes another 2 horsepower. The Prius starts around $29,000.
