Whether you live in a major city, or commute daily in and out of one, finding a car that can handle all of that driving can be tough. In addition, the cost of fuel efficient vehicles varies widely, depending on the type you’re thinking of. So, which one do you pick? We’ve found 10 great choices for city driving that don’t break the bank.

10 Best City Cars in 2018

In no particular order, here are 10 of the best cars for city driving from the 2018 model year:

  • 2018 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan2018 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

    MSRP: $16,170

    Fuel economy: 26/35/29 miles per gallon (city/highway/combined)

    NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars

    Affordable option: 2015 Chevrolet Sonic sedan, average price of $8,475

  • 2018 Honda Fit2018 Honda Fit

    MSRP: $17,110

    Fuel economy: 29/36/31 mpg

    NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars

    Affordable option: 2015 Honda Fit, average price of $10,751

  • 2018 Honda HR-V2018 Honda HR-V

    MSRP: $20,715

    Fuel economy: 25/33/28 mpg

    NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars

    Affordable option: 2016 Honda HR-V, average price of $17,176

  • 2018 Honda Civic Sedan2018 Honda Civic Sedan

    MSRP: $19,860

    Fuel economy: 28/40/32 mpg

    NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars

    Affordable option: 2015 Honda Civic Sedan, average price of $15,400

  • 2018 Kia Soul2018 Kia Soul

    MSRP: $17,095

    Fuel economy: 24/30/27 mpg

    NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars

    Affordable option: 2015 Kia Soul, average price of $10,622

  • 2018 Mazda CX-32018 Mazda CX-3

    MSRP: $21,085

    Fuel economy: 29/34/31 mpg

    NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars

    Affordable option: 2016 Mazda CX-3, average price of $16,347

  • 2018 Nissan Versa Note2018 Nissan Versa Note

    MSRP: $16,495

    Fuel economy: 31/39/34 mpg

    NHTSA safety rating: 3/5 stars

    Affordable option: 2016 Nissan Versa Note, average price of $9,981

For those looking at hybrid and electric vehicles, here are three options to consider that made the top 10:

  • 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV

    MSRP: $37,495

    Fuel economy: 128/110/119 miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent (MPGe)

    Range: 238 miles

    Affordable option: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, average price of $28,577

  • 2018 Chevrolet Volt2018 Chevrolet Volt

    MSRP: $34,095

    Fuel economy: 42 mpg combined, 106 MPGe combined

    Range: 53 miles on electricity, 520 miles total

    Affordable option: 2015 Chevrolet Volt, average price of $14,250

  • 2018 Toyota Prius Prime2018 Toyota Prius Prime

    MSRP: $28,230

    Fuel economy: 54 mpg combined, 133 MPGe combined

    Range: 25 miles on electricity, 640 miles total

    Affordable option: 2017 Toyota Prius Prime, average price of $22,246

Looking for a New Car?

Even if you’re not a city driver, most people see fuel economy as a priority when shopping for a car. These 10 fuel efficient vehicles can be great choices for people looking to save money at the pump.

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