Best Gas Mileage Small Cars for 2025
Our analysis of the small cars with the best gas mileage ranks them based on the highest mpg and most fuel-efficient drivetrain for each vehicle.
The Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback non-hybrid/electric is the most fuel-efficient small car with an EPA rating of 39 MPG. The second-ranked Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan non-hybrid/electric also earns 37 MPG, while the third-ranked Honda Civic sedan non-hybrid/electric earns 36 MPG. When two or more vehicles have the same MPG rating they are then ranked by their overall quality score, as shown below. iSeeCars has ranked 24 small cars based on fuel efficiency. This ranking is based on each model's highest-rated combined MPG figure to determine the best gas mileage small cars.
The average fuel efficiency for a small car is 32 MPG, and 15 models earn that figure or better for their highest-rated combined MPG model. A small car with less than 32 combined MPG is below the segment average and may not be a good model for consumers seeking to reduce or manage their fuel consumption.
The Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback non-hybrid/electric is the most fuel-efficient small car with an EPA rating of 39 MPG. The second-ranked Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan non-hybrid/electric also earns 37 MPG, while the third-ranked Honda Civic sedan non-hybrid/electric earns 36 MPG. When two or more vehicles have the same MPG rating they are then ranked by their overall quality score, as shown below. iSeeCars has ranked 24 small cars based on fuel efficiency. This ranking is based on each model's highest-rated combined MPG figure to determine the best gas mileage small cars.
The average fuel efficiency for a small car is 32 MPG, and 15 models earn that figure or better for their highest-rated combined MPG model. A small car with less than 32 combined MPG is below the segment average and may not be a good model for consumers seeking to reduce or manage their fuel consumption.
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Combined MPG Max 39 mpg
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Reliability 7.1 / 10
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Value Retention 8.5 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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Combined MPG Max 37 mpg
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Reliability 7.1 / 10
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Value Retention 8.1 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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Combined MPG Max 36 mpg
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Reliability 8.8 / 10
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Value Retention 9.0 / 10
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Safety 9.0 / 10
4. Kia Rio 5-Door
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Combined MPG Max 36 mpg
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Reliability 8.2 / 10
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Value Retention 8.7 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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Reliability 7.7 / 10
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Value Retention 8.7 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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Combined MPG Max 35 mpg
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Reliability 8.5 / 10
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Value Retention 8.9 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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Combined MPG Max 35 mpg
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Reliability 8.4 / 10
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Value Retention 9.0 / 10
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Safety 9.0 / 10
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Combined MPG Max 35 mpg
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Reliability 7.7 / 10
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Value Retention 8.6 / 10
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Safety 9.5 / 10
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Combined MPG Max 35 mpg
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Reliability Coming soon
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Value Retention 8.8 / 10
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Safety 9.0 / 10
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Combined MPG Max 34 mpg
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Reliability 8.1 / 10
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Value Retention 8.3 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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Combined MPG Max 34 mpg
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Reliability 7.9 / 10
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Value Retention 8.1 / 10
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Safety 9.1 / 10
12. Subaru Impreza
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Combined MPG Max 32 mpg
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Reliability 8.0 / 10
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Value Retention 8.7 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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Reliability 7.6 / 10
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Value Retention 8.5 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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Combined MPG Max 32 mpg
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Reliability 6.3 / 10
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Value Retention 8.5 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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Combined MPG Max 32 mpg
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Reliability 6.7 / 10
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Value Retention 8.5 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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Combined MPG Max 31 mpg
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Reliability 8.2 / 10
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Value Retention 8.4 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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Combined MPG Max 31 mpg
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Reliability 7.8 / 10
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Value Retention 8.4 / 10
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Safety 8.6 / 10
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Combined MPG Max 30 mpg
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Reliability 8.2 / 10
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Value Retention 8.3 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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Combined MPG Max 30 mpg
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Reliability Coming soon
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Value Retention 8.3 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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Combined MPG Max 27 mpg
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Reliability 7.3 / 10
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Value Retention 8.3 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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Combined MPG Max 25 mpg
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Reliability Coming soon
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Value Retention 8.4 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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Combined MPG Max 24 mpg
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Reliability Coming soon
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Value Retention 8.7 / 10
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Safety Not Available
23. Hyundai ELANTRA N
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Combined MPG Max 24 mpg
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Reliability Coming soon
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Value Retention 8.4 / 10
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Safety Not Available
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Combined MPG Max 22 mpg
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Reliability 7.0 / 10
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Value Retention 8.6 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
Honda Civic (coupe)
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability 9.1 / 10
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Value Retention 9.1 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
Honda Fit
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability 8.4 / 10
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Value Retention 9.3 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
Toyota Yaris
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability 8.5 / 10
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Value Retention 9.0 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
Volkswagen Golf
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability 8.2 / 10
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Value Retention 8.4 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
Hyundai VELOSTER
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability 7.7 / 10
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Value Retention 8.8 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
Volkswagen Beetle
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability 7.9 / 10
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Value Retention 8.6 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
Chevrolet Sonic
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability 7.7 / 10
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Value Retention 8.3 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback)
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability 7.7 / 10
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Value Retention 8.3 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
Ford Fiesta
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability 8.0 / 10
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Value Retention 8.6 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
Ford Fiesta (hatchback)
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability 8.0 / 10
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Value Retention 8.6 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
FIAT 500
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability 7.6 / 10
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Value Retention 8.7 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
Hyundai ACCENT
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability 7.5 / 10
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Value Retention 8.7 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
Hyundai ELANTRA GT
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability 7.1 / 10
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Value Retention 8.3 / 10
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Safety 8.6 / 10
Chevrolet Spark
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability 7.1 / 10
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Value Retention 8.6 / 10
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Safety Not Available
FIAT 500L
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability 7.0 / 10
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Value Retention 8.2 / 10
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Safety Not Available
Toyota Yaris Hatchback
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability Coming soon
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Value Retention 9.1 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
Nissan Versa Note
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability Coming soon
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Value Retention 8.3 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Cruze
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability 8.0 / 10
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Value Retention 8.0 / 10
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Safety 9.0 / 10
Chevrolet Cruze (hatchback)
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Combined MPG Max Not Available
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Reliability Coming soon
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Value Retention 8.0 / 10
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Safety 9.4 / 10
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How We Rank These Cars
The iSeeCars "Best Gas Mileage" lists rank cars, trucks and SUVs based on the highest mpg and most fuel-efficient drivetrain for each vehicle.
Along with the Best Gas Mileage scores, the lists show additional iSeeCars scores because we believe other factors should be taken into account to find the best overall vehicle. If there is a tie in mpg between vehicles, we use the overall iSeeCars Score to break the tie.
The overall iSeeCars Score is an analysis of three factors: reliability, resale value and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.