17 Popular Midsize Cars That Packed A Punch In 2014

So which cars were the most popular in 2014? Well, these midsize cars were anything but middle of the road. Do you have one in your garage?

Cadillac CTS

The Cadillac CTS with its 2.0 liter turbocharged engine can pack quite a punch. The rear wheel drive car can deliver 420 horse power, which is near the top in the mid-size car options. The CTS is a true mid-size car now dropping the two-door coup option.

Hyundai Genesis

The Hyundai Genesis goes for luxury and price over performance that some of the competitors on this list enjoy. The Hyundai Genesis has a 3.8 liter V6 engine delivering around 311 horse power, with a starting price tag around $39,000. Even the baseline car is nearly fully loaded with plush leather seats, three years of XM radio, and a built in navigation unit.

Acura TLX

The Acura TLX does not have the horse power of some of the other cars on this list, but may be the most agile with four wheel steering and an all-wheel drive option. The TLX still provides 290 horse power and has an entry level price starting at $31,000.

Audi A6

If you really want to spend some money, the Audi A6 offers a supercharged V6 engine or a turbocharged V6 diesel engine. Even the standard trim has a turbocharged four cylinder engine option. The Audi A6 gets anywhere from 220 horse power to 310 horse power depending on the engine choice.

Infiniti Q50

The Infiniti Q50 gets high marks with the conventional 3.7 liter V6 engine. If performance is your major concern, be sure to avoid the much poorer performing hybrid version.

Lexus ES Hybrid

The Lexus ES Hybrid gets high marks for its luxurious interior and great fuel economy, but handling and performance suffer a bit compared to the fuel only V6 Lexus ES. The hybrid model may be worth it though, with around 39 mpg in both the city and on the highway.

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

If you want a Mercedes-Benz and you are on a budget, this is the cheapest entry point to this luxury car line. The CLA is powered by turbocharged 2.0 liter four cylinder engine with options for front wheel drive or all-wheel drive models.

Infiniti Q60

The Infiniti Q60 is more sporty than mid-size car. A 3.7 liter V6 engine powers the car, and performance is more important than fuel economy with around 27 mpg on the highway. Available options include a coupe, coupe convertible, and a four-door option.

Lexus ES

The 2014 Lexus ES makes the list for many of the reasons the Lexus ES Hybrid does. The luxury and comfort is the same in both models. If you want fuel economy go with the hybrid, but if you want performance go with the six cylinder standard Lexus ES.

Nissan Maxima

The Nissan Maxima uses a 3.5 liter V6 engine to provide better than average overall handling and performance for a car this size. The Maxima is a great budget option to get into the nicer mid-size performance cars, but a fully loaded Maxima will get you into the price range of the entry level luxury cars similarly equipped.

Infiniti Q50 Hybrid

If you like the luxury of the Infiniti Q50 but are driven by fuel performance, this may be the car for you. If you like the performance of the Infiniti Q50 though, you may be disappointed with the somewhat sluggish Q50 Hybrid.

Volkswagen CC

The 2014 Volkswagen CC gets high marks for handling and overall performance, but doesn’t live up to the performance, comfort, and luxury of the cars higher on the list. The CC as the option of a 2.0 liter four cylinder 200 horsepower engine, or a 280 horsepower 3.6 liter engine.

Lincoln MKZ

The Lincoln MKZ doesn’t quite live up to the competitors in terms of materials and internal luxury options. The MKZ has decent performance with the standard four cylinder engine, but if acceleration is what you desire, you will be better served with the six cylinder option.

Hyundai Sonata

If you are on an even tighter budget than some of the mid-size luxury cars available, a budget option may be the Hyundai Sonata. A fully loaded Hyundai Sonata with a 245 horse power turbocharged 2.0 liter four cylinder engine will set you back just over $30,000.

Honda Accord Hybrid

Not only does the Honda Accord Hybrid get high marks for its spacious interior, better than average handling for a mid-size car, and plenty of power for a hybrid, it still gets 45 mpg on the highway. At just 196 horse power, it is one of the least powerful engines on this list, but test drivers have reported better than expected acceleration and handling.

Toyota Camry

If the reviews are to be believed, the best word for the Toyota Camry may be average. It has average handling, average to slightly below average fuel economy, and an average interior. Much like the Sonata and some of the other budget cars on this list, a fully loaded Camry will set you back just over 30,000.

Honda Accord

Pretty much everything that is good about the Honda Accord hybrid is true for the standard gasoline engine model as well. Although you won’t get quite the fuel economy, you’ll get slightly better performance than the hybrid and still enjoy better fuel economy than almost every car on this list.