Cars that run past a quarter million miles are the exception, but a few sedans and hatchbacks have decent odds according to iSeeCars. The figures below come from several published editions of that study, so each percentage belongs to its own source. Here are twelve sedans and hatchbacks with a real shot at 250,000 miles.
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1. Lexus LS: Flagship Staying Power
The Lexus LS leads the iSeeCars passenger-car ranking with a 38.8% chance of lasting 250,000 or more miles, which works out to 11.2 times the segment average. That is the figure behind this entire list, as relayed by AutoGuide in September 2026.
Large luxury sedans tend to be bought by owners who service them on schedule, which likely helps the odds. Used examples carry age as well as mileage, so a pre-purchase inspection of the suspension and electronics matters more than the badge.
2. Toyota Avalon: Big Toyota Comfort
The gas-powered Toyota Avalon shows a 23.2% chance of reaching 250,000 miles in the iSeeCars data, as reported in the same AutoGuide longevity roundup. The figure refers to the conventional version rather than the hybrid.
The Avalon has been discontinued, so supply is limited to used examples. Buyers shopping for one should favor documented maintenance, since the long-life odds describe the model as a whole and not any single car. Large front-drive sedans like this one are often kept by older owners who drive gently.
3. Honda Accord Hybrid: Hybrid Accord Odds
The Honda Accord Hybrid is listed with an 18.5% chance of reaching 250,000 miles, per iSeeCars figures cited in the AutoGuide longevity ranking. It is one of the hybrids that earned a place on this list.
Hybrid batteries are the usual worry on high-mileage cars, yet the study looks at the whole vehicle rather than the pack alone. Anyone considering a high-mileage example should ask for hybrid-system service records and a battery health check.
4. Lexus IS: Sport Sedan Longevity
The Lexus IS reaches 250,000 miles in 17.5% of cases according to the iSeeCars numbers in AutoGuide’s top-ten feature. It is the compact, rear-drive entry among the Lexus models here.
A sport-oriented sedan often lives a harder life than a big cruiser, so condition varies widely between cars. Buyers do best with one that has consistent oil changes and no signs of heavy track use. Tires, brakes and fluids on this rear-drive layout are usually straightforward to maintain at independent shops, which helps keep older cars on the road.
5. Honda Accord: Everyday Midsize Standard
The conventional Honda Accord shows a 16.6% chance of making 250,000 miles in the iSeeCars Top 30 list as summarized by CarPro. That percentage comes from a different published page than the hybrid entry above.
Because the two Accord figures come from separate write-ups, they should not be ranked against each other. What the number does indicate is that a mainstream family sedan can plausibly last a quarter million miles. Condition and records still decide the outcome.
6. Subaru Legacy: Boxer-Powered Holdout
The Subaru Legacy appears on the iSeeCars passenger-car list with a 16.2% chance of reaching 250,000 miles. The study page is undated and appears to reflect an earlier edition of the data.
The Legacy sedan is no longer sold, so the used market is the only route. Shoppers should check head gasket history and the condition of the all-wheel-drive system, as older boxer engines can be costly to repair. Rust and suspension wear are also worth checking on older examples.
7. Volkswagen Golf: Hatchback With Longevity
The Volkswagen Golf is credited with a 14.2% chance of lasting 250,000 miles in the iSeeCars longevity study. Like the Legacy entry, it comes from the undated study page and may reflect older data.
The compact hatchback format gives the Golf practical cargo space without the bulk of an SUV. Maintenance costs on European compacts can run higher, so service history is worth checking before buying a high-mileage example. Clutch and transmission condition deserve a closer look on higher-mileage cars.
8. Toyota Camry: Default Family Sedan
The Toyota Camry has a 13.5% chance of reaching 250,000 miles in the CarPro Top 30 ranking of iSeeCars results. It is one of the best-known midsize sedans sold in North America.
A modest percentage can still be a strong showing in a study that sets such a demanding mileage bar. Used buyers should weigh each car’s service record over the model’s reputation. Parts are plentiful and widely stocked, which keeps repair costs manageable as the odometer climbs.
9. Toyota Prius: Hybrid Hatch Pioneer
The Toyota Prius is shown with a 12.2% chance of reaching 250,000 miles in the iSeeCars data reported in Motor1’s longest-lasting sedans feature. It qualifies on this list as a hatchback.
The Prius pioneered mass-market hybrid ownership, so many examples have already accumulated long histories. Prospective owners should look at battery condition and maintenance documentation, because those matter most at high mileage. Parts and trained technicians are easy to find in most regions, a practical advantage for older cars.
10. Honda Civic: Compact Staple
The Honda Civic registers a 10.9% chance of reaching 250,000 miles, covering its sedan, hatchback and hybrid variants, based on iSeeCars figures cited by Motor1’s sedan ranking. The result groups several body styles under one name.
Civics are popular with first-time buyers and modifiers alike, so used cars vary in how they were treated. A stock example with regular maintenance records is a safer bet than one with aftermarket changes. Wear on the interior is another useful clue.
11. Toyota Camry Hybrid: Hybrid Camry Case
The Toyota Camry Hybrid has a 10.2% chance of reaching 250,000 miles according to iSeeCars numbers published in the Motor1 longevity feature. It shares a nameplate with the gas Camry listed earlier.
Choosing the hybrid trades a more complex drivetrain for lower fuel use. Higher-mileage buyers should confirm that the hybrid battery has been checked and that cooling-system service has been kept up. Independent shops familiar with Toyota hybrids can be less costly than dealers for out-of-warranty work.
12. Lexus ES Hybrid: Quiet Luxury Hybrid
The Lexus ES Hybrid rounds out the list with a 7.5% chance of reaching 250,000 miles in the iSeeCars figures reported by Motor1’s longest-lasting list. It is a front-drive luxury sedan with a hybrid powertrain.
The lowest percentage here still marks a car with a real shot, given how demanding the study’s mileage bar is. Comfort-focused buyers can treat the number as a reminder to inspect rather than assume. Interior wear tends to show before the drivetrain does on cars of this kind.
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