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Most Fuel Efficient Hatchbacks of 2023

Most Fuel Efficient Hatchbacks of 2023

This list contains hatchbacks with the best fuel economy ratings for 2023. You will also see the car’s expert rating, the price, and other details about each hatchback.

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2023 Toyota Prius
#1
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2023 Toyota Prius

$26,090
Starting Price

4.8
rating
Expert Rating

57 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Toyota 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.
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2023 Mitsubishi Mirage
#2
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3.1
rating
Expert Rating

39 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage comes in small hatchback and sedan styles, and is one of the cheapest new cars available.

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2023 Honda Civic
#3
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$24,077
Starting Price

4.7
rating
Expert Rating

36 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Honda 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.
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2023 Kia Rio
#4
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$16,571
Starting Price

4.3
rating
Expert Rating

36 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Kia 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
#5
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4.3
rating
Expert Rating

35 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Toyota Corolla Hatchback is a safe, efficient, and practical compact car. It gets updated tech features and refreshed styling for 2023.
2023 MINI Hardtop 2 Door
#6
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3.3
rating
Expert Rating

32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Mini Cooper lineup of subcompact hatchback and convertible body styles features some of the most fun-to-drive new cars on the road.
2023 MINI Hardtop 4 Door
#7
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3.3
rating
Expert Rating

32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Mini Cooper lineup of subcompact hatchback and convertible body styles features some of the most fun-to-drive new cars on the road.
2023 MAZDA MAZDA3
#8
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$20,571
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert Rating

30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Mazda3 compact car offers choices of body styles, engines, and all-wheel drive. It’s one of the most enjoyable cars in its class.
2023 MINI Clubman
#9
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$27,843
Starting Price

3.4
rating
Expert Rating

29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Mini Clubman subcompact wagon is a wonderful anomaly. Its body shape is out of the ordinary, and there’s plenty of Mini charisma.
2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI
#10
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3.6
rating
Expert Rating

28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Volkswagen Golf comes in GTI and R versions. Both are high-class compact hatchbacks with great driver appeal.
2023 Volkswagen Golf R
#11
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Expert Rating (N/A)

26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
2023 Toyota GR Corolla
#12
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Expert Rating (N/A)

24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
2023 Honda Civic Type R
#13
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Expert Rating (N/A)

24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
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What Our Ratings Mean

  • 0-1.0: This is the rarest group of all because a really bad new car is really, really hard to find these days. We recommend that you pass on any vehicle receiving a rating between 0 and 1.
  • 2.0: Cars landing in this set are also rare. Only true love and limitless passion (or a free vehicle) should allow you to give in to temptation for one of these vehicles.
  • 3.0: Is the vehicle you’re looking at in this range? We’d bet that if you look a little harder, you’ll find a better vehicle at a similar price to fulfill your needs.
  • 4.0: This is the area where the rubber meets the recommendations. The 3-4 range is full of good cars and some great ones. Starting here, it’s OK to listen to your heart.
  • 5.0: These scores represent the cream of the crop, with “5.0” representing, well, near perfection. Any car you choose in this group will treat you very well over time.

How Kelley Blue Book Rates Cars

Rather than pulling random numbers out of the air or off some meaningless checklist, KBB’s editors rank a vehicle to where it belongs in its class. Before any car earns its KBB rating, it must prove itself to be better (or worse) than the other cars it’s competing against as it tries to get you to spend your money buying or leasing.

Our editors drive and live with a given vehicle. We ask all the right questions about the interior, the exterior, the engine and powertrain, the ride and handling, the features, the comfort, and of course, about the price. Does it serve the purpose for which it was built? (Whether that purpose is commuting efficiently to and from work in the city, keeping your family safe, making you feel like you’ve made it to the top — or that you’re on your way — or making you feel like you’ve finally found just the right partner for your lifestyle.)

We take each vehicle we test through the mundane — parking, lane-changing, backing up, cargo space and loading — as well as the essential — acceleration, braking, handling, interior quiet and comfort, build quality, materials quality, reliability.

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