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Best Small Cars for 2022

The best used and new small cars based on a data-driven analysis of each vehicle's reliability, resale value and safety.

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The best small car is the Honda Civic based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. Its overall rating of 9.4 out of 10 reflects the Civic’s reliability, value retention and safety scores. A new Honda Civic costs between $21,050 and $27,250 while a used version costs between $17,999 and $29,837. This small car can seat up to 5 people and is EPA rated to deliver up to 35 miles per gallon in mixed city/highway driving.

The Small Car category consists of 51 models priced between $13,600 and $44,890 for new vehicles and between $9,998 and $92,723 for used vehicles. iSeeCars has sufficient vehicle data to rate and rank 26 of these 51 models based on their reliability, value retention and safety scores.

When it comes to finding the right vehicle, bigger is not always better. If you want an affordable price tag and high fuel economy, a small car might be exactly what you’re looking for. Because today’s small cars include modern touchscreens, advanced infotainment systems, capable safety features, and even all-wheel drive, they can be a more rational choice compared to a larger car or SUV.

Modern small cars come in sedan, coupe, and hatchback form, meaning everything from sporty styling to a roomy interior is available. But not all small cars are created equal. When viewing this list be realistic about your performance desires versus your real-world needs. While a powerful engine and engaging driving experience might sound appealing, a roomy rear seat and functional cargo space greatly enhance a small car's practicality.

What is a Small Car?

The term “small car” is often used loosely. It can refer to subcompact cars, compact cars, or both. We have combined the two vehicle segments in this list because both are worth considering given their similar size and characteristics. This list takes multiple model years into account, so if you can't afford a new car consider a used version of top-ranked vehicles like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. Shoppers with larger budgets and luxury car preferences might be interested in our Best Luxury Small Cars list, while buyers looking for maximum fuel efficiency from a hybrid or plug-in hybrid can view our Best Hybrid Cars list.

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Which small car is the best?
  1. Honda Civic Coupe
  2. Honda Civic Sedan
  3. Honda Fit
  4. Toyota Corolla
  5. Volkswagen Golf
  6. Honda Civic Hatchback
  7. Subaru Impreza
  8. Volkswagen Jetta
  9. Volkswagen Golf GTI
  10. Subaru WRX
  11. Nissan Versa
  12. Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
  13. Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
  14. Kia Rio
  15. Hyundai Accent
  16. Hyundai Elantra
  17. Nissan Sentra
  18. Kia Forte
  19. Hyundai Veloster
  20. Mitsubishi Mirage
  21. Chevrolet Spark
  22. MINI Hardtop 2 Door
  23. MINI Hardtop 4 Door
  24. Hyundai Elantra GT
  25. Mitsubishi Mirage G4
  26. FIAT 500L
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When it comes to finding the right vehicle, bigger is not always better. If you want an affordable price tag and high fuel economy, a small car might be exactly what you’re looking for. Because today’s small cars include modern touchscreens, advanced infotainment systems, capable safety features, and even all-wheel drive, they can be a more rational choice compared to a larger car or SUV.

Modern small cars come in sedan, coupe, and hatchback form, meaning everything from sporty styling to a roomy interior is available. But not all small cars are created equal. When viewing this list be realistic about your performance desires versus your real-world needs. While a powerful engine and engaging driving experience might sound appealing, a roomy rear seat and functional cargo space greatly enhance a small car's practicality.

What is a Small Car?

The term “small car” is often used loosely. It can refer to subcompact cars, compact cars, or both. We have combined the two vehicle segments in this list because both are worth considering given their similar size and characteristics. This list takes multiple model years into account, so if you can't afford a new car consider a used version of top-ranked vehicles like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. Shoppers with larger budgets and luxury car preferences might be interested in our Best Luxury Small Cars list, while buyers looking for maximum fuel efficiency from a hybrid or plug-in hybrid can view our Best Hybrid Cars list.

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1. Honda Civic Coupe

#1 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #1 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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9.4 / 10
  • Reliability 9.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.1 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $21,050 - $27,250
USED PRICE $17,999 - $29,837
MPG 29 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 11.9 - 12.1 cu ft

2. Honda Civic Sedan

#2 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #2 of 51 Safest Small Cars #3 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars
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9.2 / 10
  • Reliability 8.6 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.1 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $22,550 - $29,150
USED PRICE $17,629 - $27,998
MPG 31 - 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.4 - 14.8 cu ft

3. Honda Fit

#3 of 51 Safest Small Cars #4 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars
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9.2 / 10
  • Reliability 8.4 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.2 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,190 - $20,620
USED PRICE $15,000 - $23,499
MPG 31 - 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 16.6 cu ft

4. Toyota Corolla

#3 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #12 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #24 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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8.8 / 10
  • Reliability 8.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.8 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $20,425 - $28,710
USED PRICE $16,000 - $25,980
MPG 31 - 34 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.1 cu ft

5. Volkswagen Golf

#4 of 51 Safest Small Cars #5 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #13 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars
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8.7 / 10
  • Reliability 8.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.0 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $23,195 - $23,995
USED PRICE $17,499 - $25,895
MPG 32 - 33 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.4 cu ft

6. Honda Civic Hatchback

#5 of 51 Safest Small Cars #7 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #9 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars
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8.7 / 10
  • Reliability 7.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.4 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $23,550 - $30,050
USED PRICE $19,798 - $43,086
MPG 29 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 24.5 cu ft

7. Subaru Impreza

#6 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #17 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #25 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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8.6 / 10
  • Reliability 8.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.7 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $19,295 - $24,095
USED PRICE $16,997 - $25,982
MPG 26 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.3 cu ft

8. Volkswagen Jetta

#6 of 51 Safest Small Cars #7 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #8 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars
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8.5 / 10
  • Reliability 8.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.6 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $20,365 - $28,095
USED PRICE $15,997 - $26,900
MPG 33 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.1 cu ft

9. Volkswagen Golf GTI

#7 of 51 Safest Small Cars #18 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #24 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars
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8.4 / 10
  • Reliability 7.3 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.0 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $29,880 - $39,130
USED PRICE $23,935 - $34,891
MPG 28 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 19.9 cu ft

10. Subaru WRX

#23 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #26 of 51 Safest Small Cars #27 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars
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8.4 / 10
  • Reliability 7.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.3 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $29,605 - $42,395
USED PRICE $25,416 - $42,997
MPG 21 - 22 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.0 cu ft

11. Nissan Versa

#9 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #14 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #27 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 7.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety 8.9 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $15,580 - $18,990
USED PRICE $11,395 - $20,993
MPG 30 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.7 - 15.0 cu ft

12. Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

#8 of 51 Safest Small Cars #15 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars
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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 7.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.1 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,720 - $20,720
USED PRICE $12,839 - $20,588
MPG 29 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.9 cu ft

13. Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback

#9 of 51 Safest Small Cars #16 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars
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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 7.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.1 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,220 - $21,520
USED PRICE $12,994 - $21,895
MPG 29 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 19.0 cu ft

14. Kia Rio

#4 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #8 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars
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8.0 / 10
  • Reliability 7.9 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.1 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,250 - $16,890
USED PRICE $13,247 - $20,988
MPG 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.7 cu ft

15. Hyundai Accent

#5 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #10 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #30 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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7.9 / 10
  • Reliability 7.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.9 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,645 - $19,600
USED PRICE $12,993 - $20,989
MPG 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.7 cu ft

16. Hyundai Elantra

#10 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #11 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #31 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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7.9 / 10
  • Reliability 7.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.9 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $20,200 - $25,950
USED PRICE $14,444 - $23,998
MPG 25 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.2 cu ft

17. Nissan Sentra

#12 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #14 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #28 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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7.9 / 10
  • Reliability 7.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.5 / 10
  • Safety 8.4 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $19,950 - $22,700
USED PRICE $13,995 - $23,988
MPG 32 - 33 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.3 cu ft

18. Kia Forte

#13 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #15 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #29 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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7.9 / 10
  • Reliability 7.6 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.0 / 10
  • Safety 8.1 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $19,090 - $24,490
USED PRICE $14,695 - $24,593
MPG 26 - 33 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.3 cu ft

19. Hyundai Veloster

#17 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #21 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #32 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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7.9 / 10
  • Reliability 7.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $18,900 - $28,450
USED PRICE $17,471 - $26,997
MPG 28 - 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 19.9 cu ft

20. Mitsubishi Mirage

#1 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #19 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #33 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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7.7 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $14,645 - $17,895
USED PRICE $10,482 - $18,734
MPG 36 - 39 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.1 cu ft

21. Chevrolet Spark

#16 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #20 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars
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7.7 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $13,600 - $18,100
USED PRICE $12,585 - $19,604
MPG 32 - 33 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 11.1 cu ft

22. MINI Hardtop 2 Door

#18 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #26 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #34 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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7.6 / 10
  • Reliability 6.3 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.5 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) –
USED PRICE $18,500 - $33,993
MPG 25 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 8.7 cu ft

23. MINI Hardtop 4 Door

#19 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #25 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars
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7.5 / 10
  • Reliability 6.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.4 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) –
USED PRICE $18,999 - $33,700
MPG 27 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.1 cu ft

24. Hyundai Elantra GT

#21 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars #35 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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7.5 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.6 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $20,650 - $24,600
USED PRICE $14,995 - $24,996
MPG 26 - 28 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 24.9 cu ft

25. Mitsubishi Mirage G4

#2 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #22 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars
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7.4 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.7 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $15,645 - $18,695
USED PRICE $9,998 - $18,936
MPG 35 - 37 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.6 cu ft

26. FIAT 500L

#24 of 51 Most Reliable Small Cars
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6.9 / 10
  • Reliability 7.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 6.8 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $22,500 - $24,645
USED PRICE $14,096 - $24,074
MPG 25 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 22.4 cu ft

Toyota Yaris Sedan

#10 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $15,650 - $18,750
USED PRICE $14,990 - $20,998
MPG 34 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.4 cu ft

Toyota Yaris Hatchback

#11 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,750 - $18,750
USED PRICE $16,996 - $22,999
MPG 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.8 cu ft

Toyota Yaris iA

#12 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $15,950 - $17,050
USED PRICE $12,799 - $19,588
MPG 34 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.4 cu ft

Toyota Yaris Hatchback

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  • Value Retention 8.8 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $15,635 - $19,060
USED PRICE $12,776 - $20,198
MPG 32 - 33 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.3 - 15.6 cu ft

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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.5 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $20,895 - $25,995
USED PRICE $17,186 - $29,996
MPG 29 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.4 cu ft

Toyota Corolla Hatchback

#11 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #13 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.4 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $21,165 - $25,215
USED PRICE $19,199 - $27,993
MPG 31 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.8 cu ft

Toyota Corolla iM

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  • Value Retention 8.4 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $18,850 - $19,590
USED PRICE $15,417 - $22,700
MPG 30 - 31 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 20.8 cu ft

Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

#14 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.3 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $18,095 - $24,195
USED PRICE $15,500 - $23,495
MPG 29 - 31 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.4 cu ft

Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

#15 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $19,345 - $24,945
USED PRICE $16,435 - $24,993
MPG 28 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 20.2 cu ft

Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

#16 of 51 Safest Small Cars #20 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $20,800 - $33,100
USED PRICE $19,003 - $28,497
MPG 27 - 31 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.2 cu ft

Kia Rio 5-Door

#6 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars
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  • Value Retention 8.1 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,190
USED PRICE $13,293 - $20,999
MPG 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.4 cu ft

Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

#17 of 51 Safest Small Cars #23 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars
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  • Value Retention 8.0 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $22,750 - $34,400
USED PRICE $20,999 - $32,030
MPG 26 - 29 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 20.1 cu ft

Volkswagen Golf R

#18 of 51 Safest Small Cars #25 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars
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  • Value Retention 8.0 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $44,090 - $44,890
USED PRICE $35,554 - $44,996
MPG 23 - 26 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 22.8 cu ft

Volkswagen Jetta GLI

#19 of 51 Safest Small Cars #22 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars
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  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $31,295 - $32,095
USED PRICE $26,700 - $34,440
MPG 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.1 cu ft

Ford Fiesta Hatchback

#37 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $14,560 - $21,340
USED PRICE $12,494 - $21,997
MPG 28 - 31 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 10.1 - 14.9 cu ft

Ford Fiesta Sedan

#36 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $14,260 - $15,490
USED PRICE $11,999 - $18,189
MPG 30 - 31 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.8 cu ft

Hyundai Elantra N

#26 of 51 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $32,150 - $33,650
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MPG 23 - 25 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.2 cu ft

Kia Forte5

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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $18,300 - $26,100
USED PRICE $13,598 - $21,387
MPG 25 - 28 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 23.2 cu ft

Ford Focus Hatchback

#20 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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  • Value Retention 7.7 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $20,540 - $41,120
USED PRICE $12,997 - $26,498
MPG 22 - 28 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 19.9 - 23.3 cu ft

Nissan Versa Note

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  • Value Retention 7.7 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $15,650 - $18,360
USED PRICE $11,024 - $18,827
MPG 34 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 18.8 cu ft

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan

#21 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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  • Value Retention 7.6 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,995 - $25,620
USED PRICE $13,994 - $21,600
MPG 32 - 37 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.9 - 14.8 cu ft

FIAT 500

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  • Value Retention 7.6 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,495 - $20,745
USED PRICE $13,794 - $23,989
MPG 27 - 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 9.5 cu ft

Subaru STI

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  • Value Retention 7.3 / 10
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USED PRICE $69,374 - $92,723
MPG –
CARGO VOLUME –

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

#22 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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  • Value Retention 7.2 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $19,620 - $26,120
USED PRICE $14,983 - $22,695
MPG 31 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 22.7 cu ft

Ford Focus Sedan

#23 of 51 Safest Small Cars
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  • Value Retention 7.2 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,950 - $24,270
USED PRICE $12,404 - $19,631
MPG 28 - 34 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.2 cu ft

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How We Rank These Cars

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on the latest research by our data science team and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

We analyze data from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with the NHTSA's Safety Ratings to give you an unbiased guide to the best vehicles in each segment.

After being evaluated, vehicles with the highest average scores earn a spot in the iSeeCars Best Car Rankings. (No final score is given to vehicles missing a score in any of the categories, but scores for other categories are still shown.)

Vehicles are scored in three categories:

Reliability | 33.3%

The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.

Value Retention | 33.3%

The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.

Safety | 33.3%

The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).