Best 4-Door Sports Cars
Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the best 4-door sports cars based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in. The vehicles listed here represent a wide range of price points, sizes, and segments, but they are all four-door sedans and hatchbacks that prioritize performance and are fun to drive.
Top Ranked 4-Door Sports Cars at a glance
1
2026 Acura Integra Type S
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$54,695
EPA MPG
24 combined
C/D SAYS: Delivering the track-ready dynamics of the Honda Civic Type R in a more mature package, the Acura Integra Type R is a hot hatch for professionals. Learn More
2
2026 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$65,395
EPA MPG
18 combined
C/D SAYS: With a honed chassis, a potent twin-turbo V-6, and an available manual transmission, the 2026 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing remains a sports-sedan high mark for the modern age. Learn More
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3
2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$102,795
EPA MPG
15 combined
C/D SAYS: A perennial C/D favorite, the 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing blends track-annihilating skills with sedan practicality in a way few others can. Learn More
4
2026 Honda Civic Si
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$32,690
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: Other sport compacts pack more punch but few can match the Honda Civic Si's blend of performance, practicality, and affordability. Learn More
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5
2026 Honda Civic Type R
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$48,090
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Honda Civic Type R combines the versatility of the Civic hatchback with sports-car performance. Commence grocery runs and track-day adventures alike. Learn More
6
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$35,865
EPA MPG
27 combined
C/D SAYS: Even without a manual transmission, the Golf GTI is a blast to drive and lives up to its reputation as the quintessential hot hatchback. Learn More
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7
2026 Volkswagen Golf R
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$50,730
EPA MPG
25 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Volkswagen Golf R hatchback is a strong track performer, but its added gusto compared to the GTI may not make sense for all buyers. Learn More
8
2026 Porsche Taycan
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$108,050
EPA Est. Range
252–292 miles
C/D SAYS: The Taycan provides one of the best driving experiences in the electric sedan segment — what else would you expect from Porsche? Learn More
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9
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$36,345
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Hyundai Elantra N sedan is part sports car, part commuter, and part goofball. What’s not to love? Learn More
10
2026 Toyota GR Corolla
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$41,115
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The Toyota GR Corolla is a motorsport-derived hot hatch with rally-car attitude, an angry-bees engine note, and all of the practicality of a standard Corolla hatchback. Learn More
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