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 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 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-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 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 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-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 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 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 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 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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