13. Volkswagen Jetta GLI
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI brings hot hatch excitement to the sedan world with its peppy turbocharged engine and available manual transmission. MotorTrend notes its impressive balance of performance and efficiency, with up to 37 mpg highway. As a practical counterpart to the Golf GTI, the Jetta GLI offers spacious comfort, sharp handling, and an engaging drive—proving that sedans can deliver both fun and fuel savings.