Top 10 Cars for Older Drivers

Volkswagen Passat TDI

Aside from the MKZ Hybrid, one compelling alternative-fuel option is the Volkswagen Passat TDI. With a small diesel engine this large family sedan returns impressive fuel-economy numbers.

When equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission it stickers at 30 miles per gallon around town, but on the interstate it clocks in at 42. Combined it ought to return 34 MPG. It delivers these impressive figures along with a fat serving of low-rpm torque. Its 2.0-liter compression-ignition powerplant cranks out a rather measly 150 hp but a mountain of twist, 236 lb-ft to be exact.

Furthering its elder appeal the Passat wears anodyne styling and has a colossal back seat; the trunk’s pretty huge as well.