This list contains hatchbacks with the best fuel economy ratings, plus KBB’s expert rating, the price, and a few other details about each hatchback.
Combined fuel economy: 59 mpg
The 2022 Hyundai
HYMTF,
Ioniq Hybrid is a compact hatchback with exceptional fuel economy. Blue trim is capable of 60 mpg on the highway.
2023 Toyota Prius
Starting price: $28,545
Expert rating: 4.8 / 5
Combined fuel economy: 57 mpg
The 2023 Toyota
TM,
Prius hybrid enters a new generation with even better fuel economy, fresh tech, and remarkable style. All-wheel drive remains available and the new drivetrain delivers significantly more power.
Read more: It’s faster, more powerful, sleek and sculpted: It’s the 2023 Toyota Prius, transformed
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage
Starting price: $17,500
Expert rating: 3.1 / 5
Combined fuel economy: 39 mpg
The 2023 Mitsubishi
MMTOF,
Mirage comes in small hatchback and sedan styles, and is one of the cheapest new cars available.
2023 Honda Civic
Starting price: $24,845
Expert rating: 4.7 / 5
Combined fuel economy: 36 mpg
The Honda
HMC,
Civic is our Compact Car Best Buy for 2023. It’s feature-rich, comfortable, looks good, drives well and is built on an established track record of resale value and reliability.
Read more: The 2023 Honda Civic: sophisticated style, tasteful interior and plenty of performance options, plus the ferocious type R is back
2023 Kia Rio
Starting price: $17,875
Expert rating: 4.3 / 5
Combined fuel economy: 36 mpg
The 2023 Kia
000270,
Rio subcompact sedan or hatchback is for someone who needs a new car that’s cheap to buy and run, and has a great warranty.
2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Starting price: $24,250
Expert rating: 4.3 / 5
Combined fuel economy: 35 mpg
The Toyota Corolla Hatchback is a safe, efficient, and practical compact car. It gets updated tech features and refreshed styling for 2023.
Related: The 2023 Toyota Corolla and the Mazda3 are both excellent compacts—here’s a side-by-side comparison
2022 Chevrolet Spark
Starting price:$14,595
Expert rating: 3.5 / 5
Combined fuel economy: 33 mpg
The 2022 Chevrolet Spark subcompact hatchback is one of the most affordable new cars. Yet it has Apple
AAPL,
CarPlay/Android Auto as standard. GM
GM,
discontinued the Spark, however, for 2023.
2024 Mini Hardtop 2-Door
Starting price: $26,795
Expert rating: 3.3 / 5
Combined fuel economy: 31 mpg
The 2024 Mini Hardtop and Mini Convertible bring charm, choice, and cheerfulness to the premium subcompact car class.
Also see: Need a fuel efficient, run-about-town compact SUV? Check out the 2023 Hyundai Kona.
2024 Mini Hardtop 4-Door
Starting price: $27,795
Expert rating: 3.3 / 5
Combined fuel economy: 31 mpg
The 2024 Mini Hardtop and Mini Convertible bring charm, choice, and cheerfulness to the premium subcompact car class.
2023 Mazda Mazda3
Starting price: $23,715
Expert rating: 4.0 / 5
Combined fuel economy: 30 mpg
The 2023 Mazda3
MZDAY,
compact car offers choices of body styles, engines, and all-wheel drive. It’s one of the most enjoyable cars in its class.
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2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Starting price: $31,625
Expert rating: 3.6 / 5
Combined fuel economy: 28 mpg
The 2023 Volkswagen Golf comes in GTI and R versions. Both are high-class compact hatchbacks with great driver appeal.
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2024 Mini Clubman
Starting price: $35,045
Expert rating: 3.4 / 5
Combined fuel economy: 26 mpg
The 2024 Mini Clubman subcompact car blends sensible with sensational. It has the usual Mini personality and poise, with an extra helping of practicality.
Read next: The best compact cars for 2023
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