Nobody wants to drive a gas guzzler, so we found the best gas mileage for used cars out of the many vehicles available on the market right now. It’s pretty important for most people to know how much they’ll be forking out at the pump and the environmental impact of their driving, after all!
But what counts as good mileage these days?
That, of course, depends on what kind of vehicle you’re looking at buying. Do you need a large towing capability? Are you trying to save on ownership costs? Or are you looking to reduce as many emissions as possible?
This is typically how cars are evaluated:
- over 30MPG is considered good
- over 40MPG is great
- over 50PMG is amazing
P.S. you’ll need to look at the top hybrid cars to get 50MPG.
The best quick gas mileage guide in Ontario
Our guide includes three separate lists of cars, SUVs, and trucks with the best gas mileage, plus some popular models Canadians can’t do without.
- SUVs with great mileage
- Cars with great mileage
- Hybrids with great mileage
- Luxury vehicles with great mileage
- Popular vehicles with good mileage
It was compiled using several 2019 rankings from www.fueleconomy.gov and www.consumerreports.org, but also the EPA’s annual fuel cost calculations. EPA considers two main factors:
- The vehicle’s fuel economy
- The fuel type
So if your truck requires diesel, for example, the EPA has included that in their calculations.
Alright, let’s dive in!
SUVs with great mileage
They might be compact, but these SUVs are at the top of the list for best gas mileage for used cars:
- Nissan Rogue (26 city/33 hwy MPG)
- Nissan Rogue Hybrid (33 city/35 hwy MPG)
- Lexus UX 250h (43 city/41 hwy MPG)
- Kia Niro (52 city/49 hwy MPG) OR 2019
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid (30 city / 28 hwy MPG)
- Honda HR-V (28 city / 34 hwy MPG)
- Honda CR-V (28 city / 34 hwy MPG)
- Subaru Forester (26 city /33 hwy MPG)
- Toyota C-HR (27 city /31 hwy MPG)
- GMC Terrain Diesel (28 city / 39 hwy MPG)
- Chevrolet Equinox Diesel (28 city /39 hwy MPG)
- Hyundai Kona (27 city /33 hwy MPG)
- Toyota RAV4 (26 city /35 hwy MPG)
- Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (41 city / 38 hwy MPG)
The best gas mileage for used cars (sedans)
There are many great options on this list, but we need to give special mention to the Toyota Prius.
One of the first hybrids available in North America, the Prius has since become the poster child for cars with a lower environmental impact. It continues to reinvent itself year after year, with 2019 including Prime and C models that boast upwards of 58 city / 53 highway MPG.
- Toyota Prius (58 city /50 hwy MPG)
- Hyundai Ioniq (57 city / 59 hwy MPG)
- Honda Insight (55 city/49 highway/52 combined MPG)
- Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (49 city / 43 hwy MPG)
- Toyota Avalon Hybrid (43 city / 43 hwy MPG)
- Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 41 city / 39 hwy MPG)
- Ford Fusion Hybrid (43 city / 41 hwy MPG)
- Lexus CT 200h (42 combined MPG)
- Honda Clarity (42 combined mpg)
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (40 city / 46 hwy MPG)
- Chevrolet Volt (42 city / 42 hwy MPG)
- Honda Accord (48 city / 48 hwy MPG)
- 2019 Honda Civic (32 city / 42 hwy MPG)
- Nissan Versa (31 city / 39 hwy MPG)
- 2019 Jaguar XE Diesel (32 city / 42 hwy MPG
- Toyota Corolla Hatchback (32 city / 42 hwy MPG)
- Kia Optima Hybrid (39 city / 45 hwy MPG)
- Honda Fit (33 city / 40 hwy MPG)
- Chevrolet Cruze Diesel (31 city / 48 hwy MPG)
- Mitsubishi Mirage (36 city / 43 hwy MPG)
- Toyota Camry Hybrid (51 city / 53 hwy MPG)
- Chevrolet Spark (30 city / 38 hwy MPG)
Trucks with great mileage
Trucks are definitely not what you think of when you think “gas sipper,” but they’re trying to provide more eco-friendly options in 2019.
- Ford F-150 3.3-Liter V6 (19 city / 25 hwy MPG)
- Ford F-150 Turbodiesel (22 city / 30 hwy MPG)
- Nissan Frontier (19 city / 23 hwy MPG)
- Toyota Tacoma Four-Cylinder (20 city /23 hwy MPG)
- Toyota Tacoma V6 (19 city / 24 hwy MPG)
- GMC Sierra 1500 – Turbocharged Four-Cylinder (20 city /23 hwy MPG)
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 – Turbocharged Four-Cylinder (20 city /23 hwy MPG)
- GMC Canyon Turbodiesel (20 city / 30 hwy MPG)
- GMC Canyon Four-Cylinder (20 city / 26 hwy MPG)
- Chevrolet Colorado Turbodiesel (20 city / 30 hwy MPG)
- Chevrolet Colorado Four-Cylinder (20 city /26 hwy MPG)
- Honda Ridgeline (19 city / 26 hwy MPG)
- Ram 1500 3.6-Liter V6 Mild Hybrid (20 city / 25 hwy MPG)
- Ford Ranger – Turbocharged Four-Cylinder (21 city / 26 hwy MPG)
Luxury vehicles with great mileage
- Tesla Model S: 105 MPG
- Jaguar XE 20d Sedan: 42 MPG
- Jaguar XF 20d Premium Sedan: 42 MPG
- Audi A4 Sedan: 37 MPG
- Mercedes-Benx CLA 250 Coupe: 37 MPG
- Volvo S60 Inscription: 36MPG
- BMW 540d xDrive: 36 MPG
- BMW 330 Sedan: 36 MPG
- Audi A3 Sedan: 35 MPG
- Acura ILX: 35 MPG
How other popular vehicles compare
They may not have made the top of the list for best gas mileage for used cars, but these popular models are the most researched by Canadians:
- Toyota Corolla Hatchback (32 city / 42 hwy MPG)
- Honda Civic (32 city / 42 hwy MPG)
- Honda Accord (48 city / 48 hwy MPG)
- Hyundai Elantra SE (29 city / 38 hwy MPG)
- Jeep Wrangler (23 city / 25 hwy MPG)
- Mazda 3 4-Door 2WD (26 city / 35 hwy MPG)
- Ford F-150 – 3.3-Liter V6 (19 city / 25 hwy MPG)
- Ford F-150 Turbodiesel (22 city / 30 hwy MPG)
- Toyota Tacoma Four-Cylinder (20 city / 23 hwy MPG)
- Toyota Tacoma V6 (19 city / 24 hwy MPG
- Toyota RAV4 (26 city / 35 hwy MPG)
- Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (41 city / 38 hwy MPG)
Honda HR-V (28 city / 34 hwy MPG) - Honda CR-V (28 city / 34 hwy MPG)
Nissan Rogue (26 city / 33 hwy MPG) - Nissan Rogue Hybrid (33 city / 35 hwy MPG)
- Ford Escape FWD (24 city / 30 hwy MPG)
- Dodge Grand Caravan (17 city / 25 hwy MPG)
One thing is obvious from this guide; if you’re serious about reducing emissions and gas consumption, you should probably be looking at a hybrid option.
That isn’t always possible for everyone—like if you’re buying used on a limited budget or if you need lots of space for a big family—but all vehicle categories are attempting to bridge the gap between luxury and environmentalism. It’ll help you find the best gas mileage for used cars in the province.
So there should be even more options coming our way soon!
