Finding an affordable commuter car that can get you to and from work can be tough. Some vehicles have a better price point, but lower fuel efficiency. Others have excellent fuel economy, but may not have a perfect safety rating. Which one do you pick? Let us get you thinking about it by providing some recommendations.
10 Cars Good for Commuting
In alphabetical order, here are 10 cars with the best fuel economy that also come with an attractive price point and safety rating, pulled from a list from US News:
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2018 Chevrolet Malibu MSRP: $22,555 (all prices include destination charges)
Fuel Economy: 27 city/36 highway/30 combined miles per gallon
NHTSA Safety Rating: 5/5 stars
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2018 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan MSRP: $16,170
Fuel Economy: 26/35/29 mpg (city/highway/combined)
NHTSA Safety Rating: 5/5 stars
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2018 Honda Accord MSRP: $24,465
Fuel Economy: 30/38/33 mpg
NHTSA Safety Rating: 5/5 stars
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2018 Honda Civic MSRP: $19,835
Fuel Economy: 28/40/32 mpg
NHTSA Safety Rating: 5/5 stars
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2018 Hyundai Elantra MSRP: $17,835
Fuel Economy: 26/36/29 mpg
NHTSA Safety Rating: 4/5 stars
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2018 Kia Optima MSRP: $23,495
Fuel Economy: 24/34/28 mpg
NHTSA Safety Rating: 5/5 stars
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2018 Mazda Mazda3 MSRP: $18,990
Fuel Economy: 28/38/31 mpg
NHTSA Safety Rating: 5/5 stars
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2018 Subaru Impreza MSRP: $19,355
Fuel Economy: 24/32/27 mpg
NHTSA Safety Rating: 5/5 stars
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2018 Toyota Camry MSRP: $24,565
Fuel Economy: 29/41/34 mpg
NHTSA Safety Rating: 5/5 stars
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2018 Volkswagen Jetta MSRP: $19,540
Fuel Economy: 28/40/33 mpg
NHTSA Safety Rating: 5/5 stars
Which Car is the Best for Long Commutes?
The best vehicle if you have a long commute comes down to what you can afford and what you’re looking for in a car. All 10 vehicles listed above have proven to be excellent cars for commuters and long-distance driving.
If you’re only looking at fuel economy, the best is the 2018 Toyota Camry followed by the 2018 Honda Accord. If you’re looking at price, however, the most affordable vehicle is the Chevrolet Sonic. Although the Sonic’s fuel economy is on the lower end compared to the rest of the models on the list, its modest MSRP makes up for it.
If your concerns are for safety, every car on the list had a perfect five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) except the 2018 Hyundai Elantra, which earned four stars. So, it’s “safe” to say these vehicles can offer you peace of mind, no matter which one you choose.
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