The Mitsubishi Mirage is the most fuel-efficient gas-only car available in recent years. With its tiny 78-horsepower 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine and continuously variable automatic transmission, it sips an EPA-estimated 37 mpg in the city and 43 mpg on the highway. 

This little subcompact hatchback gives up a lot to get that efficiency, though. It’s painfully slow and noisy. And while it’s roomier than you might expect for such a small car, it won’t be your first pick for a family road trip. Still, it gets great gas mileage, and you may be able to find a 2018 model for less than $10,000. 

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2018 Mitsubishi Mirage

The Honda Civic only gets at least 40 mpg on the highway; even its most economical configuration – a sedan with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine – gets only 32 mpg on the EPA’s city-driving cycle. Still, this compact car (also sold as a coupe and hatchback) has a lot going for it beyond merely its superb efficiency on the open road. 

The Civic drives like a good small car, with a smooth ride yet agile handling. And it’s priced like a small car. But it has the generous rear legroom and big trunk of a mid-size sedan, adding further to the vehicle’s value quotient. Unlike a Mirage, you could use a Civic hatchback or sedan for a family road trip. And unlike a Mirage, it’s a car you can actually enjoy driving. On the other hand, you’d likely pay nearly $20,000 for a 2018 Civic with the 1.5-liter engine. 

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2018 Honda Civic

Even the base four-cylinder Camry can get nearly 40 mpg on the highway. But for maximum fuel savings, we’re turning to the Camry Hybrid. Its EPA ratings are as high as 51 mpg in the city and 53 mpg on the highway on its base LE trim level, and even the rest of the lineup manages 44 mpg city and 47 mpg highway. 

What’s more, the Camry Hybrid is a great car to spend time in. It’s comfortable, quiet, smooth, and more agile and powerful than you might expect. You should find 2018 Camry Hybrids available in the low $20,000s. And if the idea of a fuel-sipping mid-size sedan sounds appealing, other competitors in 2018 included hybrid versions of the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Kia Optima. 

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Camry Hybrid

2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid

As a luxury version of the Ford Fusion Hybrid, the 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid brought extra panache to a fuel-sipping package. Quiet, stylish, well-finished, and amenity-laden, this mid-size luxury sedan is a strong value for the money.

The EPA estimates the vehicle will achieve 41 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway. This means that, like many hybrids, you’ll get your best results in stop-and-go traffic rather than the open road. You should be able to find a well-equipped 2018 MKZ Hybrid for well below $30,000. 

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MKZ Hybrid

2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Another useful family car with great gas mileage is the 2018 Ford C-Max. It’s a small but tall wagon, which gives it generous passenger and cargo space despite a relatively affordable price.  

For 2018, its final year on the market, every C-Max was a conventional hybrid with EPA ratings of 42 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. But if you choose a slightly older C-Max, you can also find a plug-in hybrid called the C-Max Energi. It was rated to travel up to 20 miles per all-electric charge. It only averaged 39 mpg after that range is used up — but on short trips, it won’t burn any gasoline at all. Expect to spend less than $20,000 for either choice.

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C-Max

2018 Ford C-Max

The Toyota Prius was the first truly successful hybrid, and it has remained famously fuel-efficient, spacious, and reliable throughout its two decades of existence. In 2018, it achieved EPA ratings of up to 56 mpg as a standard hybrid and an all-electric range of up to 25 miles as the Prius Prime plug-in hybrid. 

Whichever Prius you choose is a compact hatchback with adult-friendly seating for four, though only the standard hybrid has space to squeeze in a fifth passenger. It’s not a quick or quiet car, but it does have superior ride and handling to older Prius models. You should be able to find either the 2018 Prius hybrid or Prius Prime in the low $20,000s. 

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2018 Toyota Prius

The Hyundai Ioniq is a close rival to the Prius, another compact hatchback with a choice of hybrid and plug-in hybrid configurations. The Prius is a bit roomier and might deliver more real-world mileage, while the Ioniq drives better, has a better infotainment system, and gets better EPA ratings.

It’s rated for up to 58 mpg as a standard hybrid and up to 29 miles of all-electric range as a plug-in hybrid. There’s even a fully electric Ioniq version with 124 miles of range per charge; at the equivalent of 136 mpg, it was the most fuel-efficient vehicle sold in 2018. Expect to pay less than $20,000 for any of the three 2018 Ioniq versions, though the conventional hybrid was the most popular and will be the easiest to find.

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Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid

2018 Hyundai Ioniq

The Honda Clarity is a futuristic-looking mid-size sedan that was sold as an all-electric car, a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, and a plug-in hybrid. We’ll focus on the plug-in hybrid, because the electric version had an unusually short range and the fuel-cell model relies on hard-to-find hydrogen fueling infrastructure. 

Fortunately, the plug-in hybrid is excellent, managing up to 47 miles per charge and then an EPA-estimated 42 mpg after that range is used up. That efficiency is particularly impressive given the Clarity’s generously spacious interior — a big advantage over the other high-range plug-in hybrid of 2018, the Chevrolet Volt. You’ll likely find one in the low $20,000s. 

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2018 Honda Clarity

The Nissan Leaf was the first widely popular electric car sold in the U.S. Since its debut in 2011, Nissan has continuously updated this small hatchback with improved range and new features. The 2018 model year also introduced the vehicle’s second generation, which brought crisper, more conventionally attractive styling than the more polarizing original. 

For 2018, every Leaf was rated to travel 151 miles per charge at the equivalent of 112 mpg. A quicker, longer-range Leaf Plus arrived the following year. You should be able to find a 2018 Leaf for as little as $15,000. 

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Leaf

2018 Nissan Leaf

Tesla has become the household name for electric vehicles, and the Model 3 compact sports sedan is the automaker’s most efficient, most affordable model. This high-tech luxury car is slickly designed and incredibly fun to drive, even if you choose its base version. 

Prices vary widely, but you should be able to find a 2018 Model 3 for well below $40,000. Range this year began at 260 miles per charge but reached up to 310 miles with an optional larger battery, and efficiency ranged from the equivalent of 116 to 130 mpg. You won’t save money by buying a luxurious Tesla over a gas-powered Honda Civic or a Toyota Prius hybrid, but it’s a fantastic sports sedan whose efficiency is a perk rather than a single focus. 

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2018 Tesla Model 3

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Pretty much everyone likes the idea of great gas mileage. But many of the auto industry’s most efficient vehicles rely on expensive technology like hybrid or electric powertrains. 

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Pretty much everyone likes the idea of great gas mileage. But many of the auto industry’s most efficient vehicles rely on expensive technology like hybrid or electric powertrains. 

Fortunately, you can potentially save money by purchasing a used fuel-sipper. For today’s article, we’ve rounded up 10 used cars that get 40 mpg or more, all from the 2018 model year. They include hybrids and electric vehicles, along with a couple cars with economical gasoline engines. They include easy-to-drive small hatchbacks, family-friendly mid-size cars, and even a couple of fuel-sipping luxury models. Read on to learn about our selections and decide which used car with great gas mileage you’d like to take home. 

When you’re buying a used vehicle, you’re often looking to save some money. But remember that there’s more to a vehicle than its purchase price. There are also operating expenses, and a big one can be gasoline. 

That’s why we’ve identified 10 used SUVs with the best gas mileage. We chose models from the 2018 model year, and we sort them in ascending order of fuel efficiency. We left out a couple of models to maximize the variety of choices, but that means that whatever size or price of late-model SUV you want, you should have an option on our list.

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Hatchbacks are a great option for those who want a little more flexibility when it comes cargo-carrying abilities. They make it possible to store large, bulky items that wouldn’t stand a chance of fitting in even the largest of trunks.

There are lots of hatchback options, from compact cars to hybrids to electric options. If the prices of new models are too high, then there are plenty of great used hatchbacks to choose from. Here are the 10 best used hatchbacks under $10,000.

10 Best Used Hatchbacks Under $10,000

There are lots of used sedans out there, which can make choosing the right one for you something of a challenge. This list of the best used sedans under $10,000 includes something for everyone.

Whether you’re looking for fuel efficiency, luxury, or a reliable family car, there’s a sedan on this list that’s perfect for you. The one thing they all have in common is that they're very budget-friendly. 

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To help you with your search for a used car that offers reliability, style, and safety, but at a price that you can afford, UsedCars.com has put together this list of the best used cars for under $10,000. Thanks to ever-rising standards in reliability, safety, and engineering, the average lifecycle for all cars continues to increase. This is great news for the used car buyer with a limited budget.  Here are our top 4 cars.

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A minivan is a perfectly designed vehicle for a large family. With its small nose and low floor, it puts nearly all of its considerable footprint into a roomy passenger cabin. That means there’s three adult-friendly rows of seats along with a useful amount of cargo capacity. 

But most brand-new minivans cost $30,000 or more. When your budget is tighter, though, don’t despair. You can still find a used minivan for less than $10,000. For today’s article, we’ve rounded up the 10 best minivans under $10,000. We’ll discuss their pros and cons, and how far back in time you’ll likely need to go if you want a decent van at this low price. We’d also encourage you to prepare for some repair costs; minivans under $10,000 are cheap for a reason, and most either have less-savory reliability reputations or are older vehicles in worse condition and with high mileage.

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