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Best Small Cars for 2023

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 (coupe) 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 (coupe) costs between $21,050 and $27,250 while a used version costs between $17,987 and $28,454. 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 43 models priced between $13,600 and $46,255 for new vehicles and between $9,499 and $62,395 for used vehicles. iSeeCars has sufficient vehicle data to rate and rank 29 of these 43 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. Toyota Yaris
  3. Honda Fit
  4. Subaru Impreza
  5. Honda Civic
  6. Toyota Corolla
  7. Subaru WRX
  8. Volkswagen Golf
  9. Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
  10. Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback
  11. Volkswagen Jetta
  12. Honda Civic (hatchback)
  13. Nissan Versa
  14. Chevrolet Sonic
  15. Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback)
  16. Nissan Sentra
  17. Hyundai ELANTRA
  18. Volkswagen Golf GTI
  19. Mitsubishi Mirage
  20. Kia Forte
  21. Hyundai ACCENT
  22. Hyundai VELOSTER
  23. Kia Rio
  24. Chevrolet Spark
  25. MINI Hardtop 2 Door
  26. Hyundai ELANTRA GT
  27. MINI Hardtop 4 Door
  28. Mitsubishi Mirage G4
  29. 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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Last new model year: 2020

1. Honda Civic (coupe)

#1 of 43 Best Small Cars #1 of 43 Safest Small Cars #1 of 26 Best Compact Cars
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9.4 / 10
  • Reliability 9.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.1 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $21,050 - $27,250
USED PRICE $17,987 - $28,454
MPG 29 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 11.9 - 12.1 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

2. Toyota Yaris

#1 of 43 Most Reliable Small Cars #1 of 17 Best Subcompact Cars #1 of 6 Best Japanese Subcompact Cars
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9.3 / 10
  • Reliability 9.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $15,650 - $18,750
USED PRICE $12,997 - $20,993
MPG 34 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.5 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

3. Honda Fit

#1 of 28 Best Hatchbacks #1 of 28 Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value #1 of 17 Subcompact Cars with Best Resale Value
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9.3 / 10
  • Reliability 8.6 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.2 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,190 - $20,620
USED PRICE $15,381 - $23,997
MPG 31 - 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 16.6 cu ft

4. Subaru Impreza

#2 of 26 Best Compact Cars #2 of 26 Most Comfortable Compact Cars #2 of 13 Best Small Cars for the Money
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9.1 / 10
  • Reliability 8.6 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.7 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $19,795 - $24,595
USED PRICE $15,998 - $25,951
MPG 26 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.3 cu ft

5. Honda Civic

#2 of 26 Compact Cars with Best Resale Value #3 of 43 Small Cars with Best Resale Value #3 of 26 Best Compact Cars
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9.0 / 10
  • Reliability 8.8 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.1 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $23,950 - $30,550
USED PRICE $18,495 - $29,587
MPG 31 - 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.4 - 14.8 cu ft

6. Toyota Corolla

#3 of 13 Best Small Cars for the Money #4 of 26 Best Compact Cars #4 of 26 Compact Cars with Best Resale Value
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8.8 / 10
  • Reliability 8.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.8 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $21,900 - $27,000
USED PRICE $16,476 - $26,628
MPG 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.1 cu ft

7. Subaru WRX

#1 of 43 Small Cars with Best Resale Value #1 of 26 Compact Cars with Best Resale Value #4 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Horsepower
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8.8 / 10
  • Reliability 7.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.3 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $30,605 - $43,395
USED PRICE $22,900 - $41,976
MPG 21 - 22 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.5 cu ft
Last new model year: 2021

8. Volkswagen Golf

#1 of 6 Best German Compact Cars #1 of 6 Best German Small Cars #1 of 5 Best German Hatchbacks
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8.7 / 10
  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.0 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $23,195 - $23,995
USED PRICE $16,741 - $24,989
MPG 32 - 33 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.4 cu ft

9. Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

#3 of 43 Most Reliable Small Cars #5 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Horsepower #5 of 26 Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower
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8.7 / 10
  • Reliability 8.9 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $24,170 - $35,450
USED PRICE $18,975 - $27,998
MPG 27 - 31 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.2 cu ft

10. Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

#2 of 10 Best Japanese Hatchbacks #3 of 28 Best Hatchbacks #4 of 43 Most Reliable Small Cars
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8.6 / 10
  • Reliability 8.9 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.0 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $25,690 - $36,650
USED PRICE $20,077 - $30,991
MPG 26 - 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 20.1 cu ft

11. Volkswagen Jetta

#2 of 6 Best German Compact Cars #2 of 6 Best German Small Cars #5 of 18 Most Affordable Compact Cars
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8.6 / 10
  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.6 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $21,435 - $28,825
USED PRICE $15,990 - $25,997
MPG 34 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.1 cu ft

12. Honda Civic (hatchback)

#3 of 10 Best Japanese Hatchbacks #4 of 28 Best Hatchbacks #4 of 28 Most Comfortable Hatchbacks
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8.6 / 10
  • Reliability 8.3 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.4 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $24,950 - $31,450
USED PRICE $19,977 - $42,450
MPG 24 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 24.5 cu ft

13. Nissan Versa

#1 of 43 Most Comfortable Small Cars #1 of 17 Most Comfortable Subcompact Cars #2 of 26 Most Affordable Small Cars
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8.5 / 10
  • Reliability 7.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety 9.5 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $15,980 - $19,970
USED PRICE $11,847 - $21,483
MPG 30 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.7 - 15.0 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

14. Chevrolet Sonic

#1 of 7 Best American Small Cars #1 of 5 Best American Subcompact Cars #4 of 17 Best Subcompact 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 $10,995 - $19,992
MPG 29 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.9 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

15. Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback)

#1 of 4 Best American Hatchbacks #2 of 17 Subcompact Cars with the Most Cargo Space #2 of 7 Best American 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 $10,642 - $19,989
MPG 29 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 19.0 cu ft

16. Nissan Sentra

#1 of 26 Most Comfortable Compact Cars #2 of 43 Most Comfortable Small Cars #4 of 18 Most Affordable Compact Cars
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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 7.9 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.5 / 10
  • Safety 9.1 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $20,630 - $23,720
USED PRICE $12,900 - $24,994
MPG 32 - 33 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.3 cu ft

17. Hyundai ELANTRA

#1 of 8 Best Korean Small Cars #1 of 5 Best Korean Compact Cars #2 of 43 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars
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8.1 / 10
  • Reliability 7.8 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.9 / 10
  • Safety 8.6 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $21,475 - $28,315
USED PRICE $13,950 - $25,449
MPG 31 - 37 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.2 cu ft

18. Volkswagen Golf GTI

#2 of 5 Best German Hatchbacks #3 of 6 Best German Compact Cars #3 of 6 Best German Small Cars
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8.1 / 10
  • Reliability 7.3 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.0 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $31,765 - $40,625
USED PRICE $21,999 - $37,536
MPG 27 - 28 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 19.9 cu ft

19. Mitsubishi Mirage

#1 of 43 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #1 of 13 Best Small Cars for the Money #2 of 15 Most Affordable Hatchbacks
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7.9 / 10
  • Reliability 7.9 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,695 - $18,595
USED PRICE $9,989 - $18,962
MPG 39 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.1 cu ft

20. Kia Forte

#2 of 18 Most Affordable Compact Cars #2 of 8 Best Korean Small Cars #2 of 5 Best Korean Compact Cars
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7.9 / 10
  • Reliability 7.6 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.0 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $19,790 - $25,190
USED PRICE $14,449 - $25,379
MPG 26 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.3 cu ft

21. Hyundai ACCENT

#1 of 3 Best Korean Subcompact Cars #3 of 26 Most Affordable Small Cars #3 of 8 Best Korean 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 $12,998 - $21,580
MPG 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.7 cu ft
Last new model year: 2021

22. Hyundai VELOSTER

#1 of 11 Coupes with the Most Cargo Space #1 of 2 Best Korean Coupes #2 of 5 Best Korean Hatchbacks
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7.8 / 10
  • Reliability 7.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $18,900 - $28,450
USED PRICE $15,884 - $25,524
MPG 28 - 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 19.9 cu ft

23. Kia Rio

#2 of 3 Best Korean Subcompact Cars #5 of 26 Most Affordable Small Cars #5 of 8 Best Korean Small Cars
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7.8 / 10
  • Reliability 7.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.1 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,750 - $17,390
USED PRICE $12,598 - $21,999
MPG 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.7 cu ft

24. Chevrolet Spark

#1 of 26 Most Affordable Small Cars #1 of 15 Most Affordable Hatchbacks #1 of 8 Most Affordable Subcompact 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 $11,999 - $19,693
MPG 32 - 33 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 11.1 cu ft

25. MINI Hardtop 2 Door

#1 of 17 Subcompact Cars with the Most Horsepower #2 of 17 Best Subcompact Cars for Tall People #3 of 28 Best Hatchbacks for Tall People
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7.6 / 10
  • Reliability 6.3 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.5 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $25,800 - $35,400
USED PRICE $18,807 - $34,945
MPG 26 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 8.7 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

26. Hyundai ELANTRA GT

#2 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space #2 of 26 Compact Cars with the Most Cargo Space #3 of 28 Hatchbacks with the Most Cargo Space
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7.6 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.6 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $20,650 - $24,600
USED PRICE $13,974 - $23,399
MPG 26 - 28 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 24.9 cu ft

27. MINI Hardtop 4 Door

#3 of 17 Best Subcompact Cars for Tall People #3 of 17 Subcompact Cars with the Most Horsepower #4 of 28 Best Hatchbacks for Tall People
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7.5 / 10
  • Reliability 6.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.4 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $26,800 - $30,100
USED PRICE $18,903 - $33,991
MPG 27 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.1 cu ft

28. Mitsubishi Mirage G4

#1 of 18 Most Affordable Compact Cars #3 of 43 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #7 of 26 Most Affordable Small Cars
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7.4 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.7 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,795 - $19,295
USED PRICE $9,798 - $19,173
MPG 37 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.4 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

29. FIAT 500L

#1 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space #1 of 28 Hatchbacks with the Most Cargo Space #1 of 26 Best Compact Cars for Tall People
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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 $11,983 - $21,176
MPG 25 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 22.4 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

Toyota Yaris Hatchback

#2 of 28 Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value #2 of 17 Subcompact Cars with Best Resale Value #5 of 43 Small Cars with Best Resale Value
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,750 - $18,750
USED PRICE $15,581 - $22,995
MPG 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.9 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

Volkswagen Beetle

#5 of 28 Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value #6 of 28 Best Hatchbacks for Tall People #6 of 26 Best Compact Cars for Tall People
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.5 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $20,895 - $25,995
USED PRICE $17,885 - $29,993
MPG 29 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.4 cu ft

Toyota Corolla Hatchback

#4 of 15 Most Affordable Hatchbacks #8 of 28 Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value #8 of 26 Compact Cars with Best Resale Value
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.4 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $23,355 - $26,655
USED PRICE $19,891 - $28,974
MPG 33 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.8 cu ft

Kia Rio 5-Door

#3 of 15 Most Affordable Hatchbacks #6 of 26 Most Affordable Small Cars #6 of 8 Most Affordable Subcompact Cars
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.1 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,690
USED PRICE $12,998 - $21,998
MPG 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.4 cu ft

Volkswagen Golf R

#1 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Horsepower #1 of 26 Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower #4 of 28 Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower
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  • Value Retention 8.0 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $45,455 - $46,255
USED PRICE $30,984 - $52,993
MPG 23 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 19.9 cu ft

Volkswagen Jetta GLI

#8 of 26 Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower #9 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Horsepower #12 of 43 Safest Small Cars
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  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $28,085 - $32,585
USED PRICE $24,999 - $34,156
MPG 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.1 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

Ford Fiesta (hatchback)

#1 of 28 Most Comfortable Hatchbacks #2 of 17 Subcompact Cars with the Most Horsepower #3 of 17 Most Comfortable Subcompact Cars
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  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $14,560 - $21,340
USED PRICE $10,500 - $20,499
MPG 28 - 31 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 10.1 - 14.9 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

Ford Fiesta

#2 of 17 Most Comfortable Subcompact Cars #6 of 17 Best Subcompact Cars for Tall People #7 of 43 Most Comfortable Small Cars
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  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $14,260 - $15,490
USED PRICE $9,996 - $18,739
MPG 30 - 31 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.8 cu ft

Hyundai ELANTRA N

#3 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Horsepower #3 of 26 Best Compact Cars for Tall People #3 of 26 Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower
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  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $32,900 - $34,400
USED PRICE $31,456 - $36,757
MPG 23 - 25 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.2 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

Nissan Versa Note

#1 of 43 Best Small Cars for Tall People #1 of 28 Best Hatchbacks for Tall People #1 of 17 Best Subcompact Cars for Tall People
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.7 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $15,650 - $18,360
USED PRICE $9,499 - $18,513
MPG 34 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 18.8 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

Chevrolet Cruze

#10 of 26 Most Comfortable Compact Cars #12 of 26 Best Compact Cars for Tall People #13 of 43 Safest Small Cars
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.6 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,995 - $25,620
USED PRICE $10,999 - $19,998
MPG 32 - 37 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.9 - 14.8 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

FIAT 500

#4 of 17 Subcompact Cars with the Most Horsepower #5 of 17 Subcompact Cars with the Most Cargo Space #10 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space
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  • Value Retention 7.6 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,495 - $20,745
USED PRICE $13,786 - $22,928
MPG 27 - 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 9.5 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

Chevrolet Cruze (hatchback)

#3 of 26 Compact Cars with the Most Cargo Space #5 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space #6 of 28 Hatchbacks with the Most Cargo Space
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.2 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $19,620 - $26,120
USED PRICE $12,494 - $20,929
MPG 31 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 22.7 cu ft

Toyota GR Corolla

#1 of 7 Best 2-seater Cars for Tall People #2 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Horsepower #2 of 26 Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $36,100 - $44,740
USED PRICE $41,975 - $62,395
MPG 24 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.8 - 36.6 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).