Consumer Reports Recommends These Midsized Sedans Under $20,000 with the Best Fuel Economy

Fuel Efficient and Inexpensive

Today more than ever, fuel efficiency is a big selling point whether you are wanting to buy a new or used vehicle. In fact, lately we’ve been alerting readers to recent Consumer Reports lists on the most fuel-efficient compact SUVs and the best new car deals for 2022 sedans.

Today, however, those lists have expanded to include 5-year-old midsized sedans that CR analysts report are proven to be reliable and fuel-efficient that make for the best deals in terms of gas mileage and affordability in used midsized cars.

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That said, here is a summary of their list of the eight most fuel-efficient 5-year-old nonhybrid midsized sedans they recommend to help you find the deal you need today:

Midsized Sedans Under $20,000 With the Best Fuel Economy

1. 2017 Mazda 6
Price Range: $17,825 - $24,525
Owner Reported MPG: 30 mpg

2. 2017 Honda Accord
Price Range: $18,625 - $24,550
Owner Reported MPG: 28 mpg

3. 2017 Hyundai Sonata
Price Range: $15,400 - $22,375
Owner Reported MPG: 29 mpg

4. 2017 Kia Optima
Price Range: $16,525 - $22,600
Owner Reported MPG: 30 mpg

5. 2017 Volkswagen Passat
Price Range: $17,300 - $22,275
Owner Reported MPG: 30 mpg

6. 2017 Toyota Camry
Price Range: $19,000 - $22,975
Owner Reported MPG: 28 mpg

7. 2017 Subaru Legacy
Price Range: $18,850 - $23,700
Owner Reported MPG: 27 mpg

8. 2017 Ford Fusion
Price Range: $16,200 - $23,550
Owner Reported MPG: 25 mpg

For a more detailed breakdown of the data, please visit the CR website. Note that while access to some information requires a CR membership, the potential savings make it negligible in comparison when looking for the latest information to aid your car buying research.

And finally…

For more CR-related used car and product reviews, here is some useful information on buying used retread tires and what your options are for fixing a flat tire while on the road.

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Timothy Boyer is a Torque News automotive reporter based in Cincinnati. Experienced with early car restorations, he regularly restores older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites for daily new and used vehicle news.

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