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Most Fuel-Efficient Compact Cars in 2026

For compact gas cars, the order here runs from highest mpg downward, making fuel economy the first point of comparison. These current gasoline entries include multiple model years and configurations, so distinguish the standard, AWD and trim-specific versions as you compare them. Among the first are the 2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid, 2027 Toyota Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) and 2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD. Other early entries include Corolla Hybrid SE variants. Compare the exact version you’d drive rather than assuming every configuration shares the same efficiency, and use the listed mpg to guide your compact-car shortlist.

01

2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid

Hybrid 1.8 L 4-cyl 53 city · 46 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,350 fuel a year50 MPG

$1,350fuel a year
02

2027 Toyota Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes)

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid

Hybrid 1.8 L 4-cyl 53 city · 46 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,350 fuel a year50 MPG

$1,350fuel a year
03

2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD

Compact · All-Wheel Drive · Hybrid

Hybrid 1.8 L 4-cyl 51 city · 44 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,400 fuel a year48 MPG

$1,400fuel a year
04

2027 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD (Normal/Eco Modes)

Compact · All-Wheel Drive · Hybrid

Hybrid 1.8 L 4-cyl 51 city · 44 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,400 fuel a year48 MPG

$1,400fuel a year
05

2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid

Hybrid 1.8 L 4-cyl 50 city · 43 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,450 fuel a year47 MPG

$1,450fuel a year
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06

2027 Toyota Corolla Hybrid (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes)

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid

Hybrid 1.8 L 4-cyl 50 city · 43 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,450 fuel a year47 MPG

$1,450fuel a year
07

2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE AWD

Compact · All-Wheel Drive · Hybrid

Hybrid 1.8 L 4-cyl 47 city · 41 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,500 fuel a year44 MPG

$1,500fuel a year
08

2027 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes)

Compact · All-Wheel Drive · Hybrid

Hybrid 1.8 L 4-cyl 47 city · 41 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,500 fuel a year44 MPG

$1,500fuel a year
09

2026 Lexus UX 300h

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid

Hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl 45 city · 41 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,550 fuel a year43 MPG

$1,550fuel a year
10

2026 Lexus UX 300h AWD

Compact · All-Wheel Drive · Hybrid

Hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl 44 city · 40 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,600 fuel a year42 MPG

$1,600fuel a year
11

2027 Toyota Corolla (1-mode transmission)

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas

2.0 L 4-cyl 31 city · 41 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,900 fuel a year35 MPG

$1,900fuel a year
12

2026 Toyota Corolla (1-mode TM)

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas

2.0 L 4-cyl 32 city · 41 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,900 fuel a year35 MPG

$1,900fuel a year
13

2027 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas

2.0 L 4-cyl 32 city · 41 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,900 fuel a year35 MPG

$1,900fuel a year
14

2025 Nissan Versa

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas

1.6 L 4-cyl 32 city · 40 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,900 fuel a year35 MPG

$1,900fuel a year
15

2026 Toyota Corolla (3-mode TM)

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas

2.0 L 4-cyl 31 city · 40 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,950 fuel a year34 MPG

$1,950fuel a year
16

2027 Volkswagen Jetta

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas

1.5 L 4-cyl turbo 29 city · 40 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,950 fuel a year34 MPG

$1,950fuel a year
17

2025 Toyota Corolla FX

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas

2.0 L 4-cyl 31 city · 39 hwy

Combined MPG· $1,950 fuel a year34 MPG

$1,950fuel a year
18

2027 Volkswagen Jetta Sport/SE/SEL

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas

1.5 L 4-cyl turbo 29 city · 40 hwy

Combined MPG· $2,050 fuel a year33 MPG

$2,050fuel a year
19

2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 220

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid

Hybrid 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo 29 city · 39 hwy

Combined MPG· $2,500 fuel a year33 MPG

$2,500fuel a year
20

2027 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas

2.0 L 4-cyl 30 city · 38 hwy

Combined MPG· $2,050 fuel a year33 MPG

$2,050fuel a year
21

2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback FX

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas

2.0 L 4-cyl 30 city · 38 hwy

Combined MPG· $2,050 fuel a year33 MPG

$2,050fuel a year
22

2027 Toyota Corolla (3-mode transmission)

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas

2.0 L 4-cyl 30 city · 38 hwy

Combined MPG· $2,050 fuel a year33 MPG

$2,050fuel a year
23

2027 Toyota Corolla

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas

2.0 L 4-cyl 29 city · 38 hwy

Combined MPG· $2,050 fuel a year33 MPG

$2,050fuel a year
24 MINI

2025 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas

2.0 L 4-cyl turbo 28 city · 39 hwy

Combined MPG· $2,550 fuel a year32 MPG

$2,550fuel a year
25 MINI

2025 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 door

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas

2.0 L 4-cyl turbo 28 city · 39 hwy

Combined MPG· $2,550 fuel a year32 MPG

$2,550fuel a year

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Most Fuel-Efficient Compact Cars in 2026

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