Should You Buy a Gas, Hybrid or Electric Car?

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Should You Buy a Gas, Hybrid or Electric Car?
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About This Quiz

Whether you are actively searching for your next car or you are curious about which one is best for you, racing through this quiz will tell you what you want to know. There are more engine options on the market than ever before, so we understand how it might be confusing. But once you've crossed the finish line of this questionnaire, we'll tell you if you should be searching for a hybrid, a gas-powered or an electric car. 

Buying a new car is a big investment, and it's important to know which type of car will best suit your needs. During this quiz, we have designed our questions to figure out what you find most important in a car and how a car will factor into your day-to-day driving ritual. After we tally up your points, the kind of car you need in your life will appear in the results. 

Without the pressure of a car salesman breathing down your neck, your responses will let you know what kind of car you should consider. It might not be the kind of car you thought it would be, but it will be the car you need! Ready to roll? Buckle up, put your pedal to the metal and let's start this quiz!


How well could you pull off driving gloves and sunglasses?
I do it rather well!
No gloves for me, thanks
I always wear sunglasses
I would be the most dapper person on the road!

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You're at the gym: Which of these muscle cars best describes you?
Ford Mustang
I'm more like a Prius at yoga
Dodge Challenger
Pontiac GTO

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How would you describe your first car?
Rusty
Big
Cute
Dumpster on wheels

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When buying a car, what is most important?
Power
Price
Fuel efficiency
Brand

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What does driving a truck say about someone?
They work hard
They have great taste
They're out of touch
I don't think it says anything about them

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Where do you usually park your car?
My garage
On the street
A parking tower
My driveway

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Which foreign automaker makes the best-looking cars?
BMW
Toyota
Hyundai
Kia

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What kind of passenger are you?
Bossy
Quiet
Nervous
Respectful

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How long is your daily commute?
Walking distance
A couple of hours a day
I live in traffic
It's less than an hour each way

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What do you listen to when you drive?
Podcasts
My playlists
The radio
The roar of the road

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Which paint color would you find most appealing?
Static Gray
LimeTime
Spicy Salsa
Viper Yellow

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How old is your current vehicle?
About 10 years old
Vintage
Fairly new.
I don't have a car

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Do you watch a lot of NASCAR races?
Never
lwaysA
What's a NASCAR?
I catch the big races

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What's the most annoying thing you see other drivers do?
Texting
Eating
Driving slow in the fast lane
Forgetting to signal

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Do you carpool with your coworkers?
No
I drive with a mannequin to use the carpool lane
Sure do!
I use the carpool lane alone sometimes

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How would your passengers describe your driving?
Cautious
Aggressive
Courteous
Nerve-wracking

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Which luxury feature would you like a new car to have?
Backup camera
Heated seats
Remote start
Moonroof

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How many doors should your new car have?
Two
Three
Five
Four

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Where will you shop for your new car?
Classifieds
Dealership
Online
Unsure

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Which U.S. destination sounds like a fun road trip?
New York City
The Alamo
Sequoia National Park
The Golden Gate Bridge

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Can you drive a stick shift?
I don't know what that is!
I prefer automatic
I wouldn't have it any other way!
I can, but it's been a while

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Which American automaker makes the most reliable cars?
Dodge
Ford
Chevrolet
Cadillac

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At an auto show, would you rather see classic cars or concept cars?
Either one
Gimme vintage
Oooh! Concept cars!
Neither

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Do you wash your car every weekend?
Yeah, no
I sure do!
I wash it a few times a year
Only when I fill up

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What do you think of Tesla's recent releases?
They are brilliant!
Not my style
I haven't seen one up close
Nice, but expensive

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Where was the last place you drove?
That's a little personal!
The grocery store
Work
Home

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Would you ever drive a convertible?
I'd love to!
I already drive one
I prefer a roof
I wouldn't mind having a Targa top

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Would you enjoy riding a motorcycle?
They are not for me
I prefer ATVs
Maybe?
I love my bike

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When is the last time you went for a Sunday drive?
Last weekend
Ages ago
Last summer
I don't go for Sunday drives

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Which kind of weather is the worst to drive in?
Fog
Snow
Rain
Ice

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