The Best 4-Door Sports Cars and Sedans for 2023

Space and pace normally don't go together, but many of these performance machines are as capable of sitting five in comfort and hauling a family's groceries as they are hauling butt around a track. Some are automotive Q-Ships, packing serious power under an unassuming shell, while others telegraph their intentions with muscular haunches and speed-bump-scraping ride height. No matter how well hidden their prowess is, these 4-door sports cars and sedans offer the best of both worlds.

2023 Acura Integra

Nostalgia colors the name and spirit of the 2023 Acura Integra , though less so the styling. Those who came of age with the lightweight '90s Integras might feel ambivalent about the look, but it makes jaunts to the grocery store joyful, just like its ancestors. The best parts of the Civic driving experience remain, including the available six-speed manual in the 2024 Type S model, but with a premium feel and feature list those old 'Tegs couldn't match.

2023 Acura Integra Pros, Cons, and Specs

• Base price: $31,300
• Powertrain: 2.0L turbo I-4 (320 hp, 310 ft-lb)

• Fuel economy (city/hwy): 22/28 mpg (2.0L)
• Curb weight: 3,040 pounds (manual 1.5L)

• 0-60 mph: ~5.5 sec (MT est)

2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia

The 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia drips with Italian passion. This includes the design and driving dynamics of every Giulia, even those without a clover on the fenders. The Quadrifoglio itself is one of the best sport sedans on the market, especially for those looking for panache in addition to performance. One rung and $20,000 down the trim list is the Estrema, a new trim for 2023 that maintains the 280 hp base engine but adds a limited-slip differential and adaptive suspension.

2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Pros, Cons, and Specs

• Base price: $81,355 (Quadrifoglio)
• Powertrain: 2.0L turbo I-4 (280 hp, 306 lb-ft); 2.9L turbo V-6 (505 hp, 443 lb-ft)

• Fuel economy (city/hwy): 17/25 mpg (Quadrifoglio)
• Curb weight: 3,749 lb

• 0-60 mph: 3.8 sec (Quadrifoglio)

2023 Audi RS3

Audis beside the R8 have long had an understeery reputation, but the 2023 Audi RS3 does something different. Unlike many previous models, this RS3 uses a rear-biased AWD system with torque vectoring that can send every bit of rear power to one side. This enables the kind of oversteer that few AWD cars can manage from the factory. The cabin is tiny for the price, to say nothing of the trunk, but for those who prefer substantial power with their small AWD sports machines, it's hard to do better than the RS3.

2023 Audi RS3 Pros, Cons, and Specs

• Base price: $60,900
• Powertrain: 2.5L turbo I-5 (401 hp, 369 lb-ft)

• Fuel economy (city/hwy): 20/29 mpg
• Curb weight: 3,593 lb

• 0-60 mph: 3.6 sec

2023 BMW M3

Besides the looks, the 2023 BMW M3 is a very hard proposition to pass up if your budget can tolerate it. Acceleration is such you'll be questioning if BMW under-reported the twin-turbo six's power figures, and cornering capability is excellent for a 3,840-pound car. While overall performance continues to impress, feel from the rubbery available manual transmission doesn't. For once, we'd forgo the third pedal.

2023 BMW M3 Pros, Cons, and Specs

• Base price: $74,300
• Powertrain: 3.0L turbo I-6 (473-503 hp, 406-479 lb-ft)

• Fuel economy (city/hwy): 16/23 mpg
• Curb weight: 3,840 lb

• 0-60 mph: 3.0 sec

2023 BMW M5

One BMW that hasn't lost the look is the 2023 BMW M5 . In addition to remaining stylish, the M5 has AWD to deliver its substantial power to the pavement and a rear-wheel-drive mode for the kind of grin-generating fun the M5 could always produce. No manual is available, though considering the smaller M3's available unit, that might be a blessing in disguise.

2023 BMW M5 Pros, Cons, and Specs

• Base price: $107,900
• Powertrain: 4.4L turbo V-8 (600 hp, 553 lb-ft)

• Fuel economy (city/hwy): 15/21 mpg
• Curb weight: 4,345 lb

• 0-60 mph: 3.0 sec

2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing

Little sister to what is undoubtedly the baddest sport sedan still available, the lighter and tighter 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing flies somewhat under the radar. Yet the twin-turbo V-6 provides power that can't be overlooked, and the American compact luxury rocket will corner with the best of them, as well. Back seat and trunk space aren't the largest, but the CT4-V Blackwing has its priorities in order.

2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Pros, Cons, and Specs

• Base price: $60,995
• Powertrain: 3.6L turbo V-6 (472 hp, 445 lb-ft)

• Fuel economy (city/hwy): 16/24 mpg
• Curb Weight: 3,888 lb

• 0-60 mph: 4.0 sec (automatic)

2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

For many, the 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is the last great traditional American muscle car. It features massive supercharged V-8 power, hurled solely to the rear tires, and guided by a six-speed manual transmission. The big Blackwing is already the only sedan left in production that can offer all of those attributes, and it delivers on every promise they make with a hearty good time behind the wheel. It also has a decently sized back seat, if you're into that sort of thing.

2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Pros, Cons, and Specs

• Base price: $91,995
• Powertrain: 6.2L supercharged V-8 (668 hp, 659 lb-ft)

• Fuel economy (city/hwy): 13/21 mpg
• Curb weight: 4,067 lb (manual)

• 0-60 mph: 3.6 sec (manual)

2023 Honda Civic Si

Cheap and cheerful is what the 2023 Honda Civic Si does. It looks and feels like the enthusiastic driving machine that it is, and it's one with enough power and quickness to get into the right kinds of trouble. Unlike with the dramatically more expensive and powerful sedans on this list, you can stretch the Civic Si's legs during daily street driving without risking a felony. The Si's manual shifter is another nod to those seeking engagement over outright performance, as it's a much slicker unit than that found in the M3.

2023 Honda Civic Si Pros, Cons, and Specs

• Base price: $28,315
• Powertrain: 1.5L turbo I-4 (200 hp, 192 lb-ft)

• Fuel economy (city/hwy): 27/37 mpg
• Curb weight: 2,981 lb

• 0-60 mph: 7.1 sec

2023 Hyundai Elantra N

Hyundai has hit a number of homeruns with the Elantra, but none interests us more than the 2023 Hyundai Elantra N . While the Elantra Hybrid offers incredible gas mileage and the base Elantra is impressively frugal, the Elantra N offers a performance bargain that's hard to beat. Substantially cheaper than the Civic Type R but with performance in the same ballpark, the Elantra ticks all the right boxes. Turbo power, a limited-slip differential, and balance that allows significant rotation despite being front-wheel drive. It's obvious, then, why we named the Elantra N the best cheap sporty car overall.

2023 Hyundai Elantra N Pros, Cons, and Specs

• Base price: $33,245
• Powertrain: 2.0L turbo I-4 (276 hp, 289 lb-ft)

• Fuel economy (city/hwy): 22/31 mpg
• Curb weight: 3,208 lb (manual)

• 0-60 mph: 5.9 sec (manual)

2023 Lucid Air

On the other end of both the price and weight scales from the Elantra and Civic, you'll find the 2023 Lucid Air

2023 Lucid Air Pros, Cons, and Specs

• Base price: $180,650 (Grand Touring Performance)
• Powertrain: Front and rear motor (1,050 hp, 921 lb-ft)

• Fuel economy (city/hwy): 109/110 mpg-e (Grand Touring Performance)
• Curb weight: 5,256 lb (Grand Touring Performance)

• 0-60 mph: 2.7 sec (Grand Touring Performance)

2023 Subaru WRX

Not as pretty as the other inexpensive sport sedans but at least as capable, the 2023 Subaru WRX offers turbocharged all-wheel-drive prowess for an unmatched price. Compared to its front-drive competitors, the WRX is heavier and less rapid, but it does offer the grip and tractability one would expect from a Subaru AWD system. Despite that traction the WRX still has the raw character largely absent from newer performance cars, especially those that are more expensive.

2023 Subaru WRX Pros, Cons, and Specs

• Base price: $39,240
• Powertrain: 2.4L turbo flat-4 (271 hp, 258 lb-ft)

• Fuel economy (city/hwy): 19/26 mpg
• Curb weight: 3,400 lb

• 0-60 mph: 5.9 sec

2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance

Tesla has always been a pioneer, for better or worse, and the proof is the 2023 Tesla Model 3 . Lightly modified versions of the Model 3 have lapped racetracks faster than the multimillion-dollar McLaren F1, and stock Performance examples are claimed to go from 0 to 60 in barely over 3.0 seconds. Sure, its driver assist features are much less capable than advertised, and build quality is hit or miss. But in terms of outright performance, few vehicles in existence can keep up, and none is roaming city streets as commonly as the not-so-humble Tesla.

2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance Pros, Cons, and Specs

• Base price: $55,500 (apx)
• Powertrain: Front and rear motor (450 hp, 471  lb-ft)

• Fuel economy (city/hwy): 138/126 mpg-e
• Curb weight: 3,902 pounds

• 0-60 mph: 3.1 sec (Performance)

2023 Porsche Taycan

Unlike its slightly less attractive Audi sibling, the 2023 Porsche Taycan has the handling prowess to match the astonishing straight-line speed. Beautiful lines and the easy daily livability of being electric help seal the deal, though the Taycan's interior offers a much smaller back seat and trunk than similar-sized cars, especially EVs. Short range and less-than-ideal brake feel round out our critiques of what remains an awesome performance machine.

2023 Porsche Taycan Pros, Cons, and Specs

• Base price: $91,000 (apx)
• Powertrain: Front and rear motor (402-750 hp, 254-774 lb-ft)

• Fuel economy (city/hwy): 76/84 mpg-e
• Curb weight: 4,568-5,199 pounds

• 0-60 mph: 2.4 sec (Turbo S)

2023 Lexus IS500 F Sport

It's hard to find a better-looking or better-sounding sport sedan than the 2023 Lexus IS500 F Sport. A glorious naturally aspirated V-8 is tucked under that sculpted hood, catapulting the car with quickness no factory IS has ever displayed. The ride is comfy, yet handling and balance remain excellent, though the transmission sometimes has issues trying to keep up. The front seats offer plenty of room, but the back seat and trunk aren't as spacious.

2023 Lexus IS500 F Sport Pros, Cons, and Specs

• Base price: $58,270
• Powertrain: 5.0L V-8 (472 hp, 395 lb-ft)

• Fuel economy (city/hwy): 17/25 mpg
• Curb weight: 3,891 pounds

• 0-60 mph: 4.3 sec

2023 Genesis G70

Good looks and track-ready handling helped the 2023 Genesis G70 win our 2019 Car of the Year award. Despite being cheaper than much of its competition, the G70 doesn't skimp on a truly luxurious interior. The base model engine is no barnstormer, but the twin-turbo V-6 is, complementing the excellent chassis dynamics. There are still many hot sedans to choose from, but the G70 offers a combination of performance, luxury, and style that's hard to beat for the price.

2023 Genesis G70 Pros, Cons, and Specs

• Base price: $39,400
• Powertrain: 2.0L turbo I-4 (252 hp, 260 lb-ft); 3.3L turbo V-6 (365 hp, 376 lb-ft)

• Fuel economy (city/hwy): 17-21/26-31 mpg
• Curb weight: 3,516-3,915 pounds

• 0-60 mph: 4.9 sec (3.3T)

The Best 4-Door Sports Cars and Sedans You Can Buy in 2023

• 2023 Acura Integra
• 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia

• 2023 Audi RS3
• 2023 BMW M3

• 2023 BMW M5
• 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing

• 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
• 2023 Honda Civic Si

• 2023 Hyundai Elantra N
• 2023 Lucid Air

• 2023 Subaru WRX
• 2023 Tesla Model 3

• 2023 Porsche Taycan
• 2023 Lexus IS500 F Sport

• 2023 Genesis G70