4. 2015 Honda Civic Si
Honda is known for offering a fleet of reliable and high-quality vehicles for the last few years, and this is true today with its latest Honda Civic, the 2015 Honda Civic Si. Available as a coupe and sedan, the Honda Civic delivers a sporty aura that other compact cars find difficult to match. The front wheel-drive Civic is backed by a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine that can produce 143 horses. The SE, EX, EX-L and the HF sedans come with CVT. All trim levels from the 2015 Honda Civic have been rated highly when it comes to fuel efficient, scoring a combined 33 mpg for CVT-backed trims, and HF delivering a combined 35 mpg. The Honda Civic Si is also backed by standard features that allow the compact car to lead the segment including a push-button start, Lane Watch system and a back-up camera.