Best commuter car for high mileage
If you drive 15,000+ miles a year, fuel economy is the whole game. These four are ranked by real cost per mile, using EPA data and our 5-year ownership model.
#12025 Toyota Camry
$28,700 MSRP
51 MPG combined makes the hybrid Camry the cheapest gas car to run, period. It beats even EVs once you factor in the purchase price.
51 MPG combined · 5-year cost ~$29,660 · NHTSA ★★★★★
Compare #1 vs #2 side by side →#22025 Tesla Model 3
$42,490 MSRP
Cheapest per mile with home charging (~4¢/mile), quick and quiet. The catch: higher purchase price and insurance eat much of the fuel savings.
132 MPGe combined · 5-year cost ~$38,095 · NHTSA ★★★★★
#32025 Toyota Corolla
$23,520 MSRP
The budget answer: $23,520 to buy, 35 MPG, legendary durability. Nothing about it excites, everything about it works.
35 MPG combined · 5-year cost ~$30,291 · NHTSA ★★★★★
#42025 Honda Civic
$26,300 MSRP
Nearly Corolla economy with actual driving enjoyment and a roomier trunk. Pay about $2,800 more upfront for the privilege.
34 MPG combined · 5-year cost ~$31,744 · NHTSA ★★★★★