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Most Comfortable Small Cars for 2025

These are the most comfortable small cars based on iSeeCars' analysis of the interior dimensions and features of each vehicle.

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  1. Nissan Versa
  2. Nissan Sentra
  3. Subaru WRX
  4. Subaru Impreza
  5. Hyundai ELANTRA
  6. Hyundai ELANTRA N
  7. Honda Civic
  8. Honda Civic (hatchback)
  9. Hyundai ELANTRA GT
  10. MINI Hardtop 4 Door
  11. Kia Forte
  12. Hyundai ACCENT
  13. Kia Rio 5-Door
  14. Kia Rio
  15. Honda Fit
  16. FIAT 500L
  17. Mitsubishi Mirage (hatchback)
  18. Chevrolet Spark
  19. Hyundai VELOSTER
  20. Mitsubishi Mirage G4
  21. Chevrolet Sonic
  22. Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback)
  23. Honda Civic (coupe)
  24. Toyota Corolla Hatchback
  25. Toyota GR Corolla
  26. Toyota Corolla
  27. Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
  28. Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback
  29. Toyota Yaris
  30. Toyota Yaris Hatchback
  31. MINI Hardtop 2 Door
  32. Volkswagen Golf GTI
  33. Volkswagen Golf
  34. Volkswagen Jetta
  35. Volkswagen Golf R
  36. Volkswagen Jetta GLI
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1. Nissan Versa

#1 of 24 Most Affordable Small Cars #1 of 17 Most Comfortable Subcompact Cars #1 of 6 Most Affordable Subcompact Cars
  • Total Headroom & Legroom 84"
  • Headroom: 39.5", Legroom: 44.5"
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8.6 / 10
  • Reliability 7.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.6 / 10
  • Safety 9.5 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,680 - $20,690
USED PRICE $10,900 - $20,393
MPG 30 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.7 - 15.0 cu ft
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The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • SR

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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2. Nissan Sentra

#5 of 26 Most Comfortable Compact Cars #5 of 18 Most Affordable Compact Cars #6 of 13 Best Small Cars for the Money
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8.4 / 10
  • Reliability 7.9 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.1 / 10
  • Safety 9.1 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $21,590 - $24,590
USED PRICE $11,899 - $23,499
MPG 34 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.3 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • SV

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

Available Features

  • driver seat power adjustments: 6-way
  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • massaging driver seat
  • heated steering wheel

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3. Subaru WRX

#1 of 26 Most Comfortable Compact Cars #2 of 3 Best Small Cars Under $35k #2 of 3 Most Reliable Compact Cars Under $20k
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8.5 / 10
  • Reliability 7.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.6 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $32,735 - $44,215
USED PRICE $21,598 - $37,988
MPG 21 - 22 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.5 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • TR

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • driver seat power adjustments: 8-way
  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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Last new model year: 2023

4. Subaru Impreza

#1 of 6 Best Compact Cars Under $20k #2 of 26 Most Comfortable Compact Cars #2 of 18 Most Affordable Compact Cars
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8.9 / 10
  • Reliability 8.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.7 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $19,795 - $24,595
USED PRICE $14,995 - $23,990
MPG 26 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.3 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • Premium, Sport

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

Available Features

  • driver seat power adjustments: 6-way

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5. Hyundai ELANTRA

#1 of 26 Compact Cars with the Most Legroom #2 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Legroom #2 of 26 Best Compact Cars for Tall People
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8.3 / 10
  • Reliability 7.8 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.4 / 10
  • Safety 8.6 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $21,625 - $28,465
USED PRICE $12,901 - $23,998
MPG 31 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.2 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • SEL Sport

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

Available Features

  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • massaging driver seat

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Last new model year: 2023

6. Hyundai ELANTRA N

#2 of 26 Compact Cars with the Most Legroom #3 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Legroom #3 of 26 Best Compact Cars for Tall People
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  • Value Retention 8.4 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $33,700 - $35,200
USED PRICE $27,873 - $35,000
MPG 24 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.2 cu ft
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The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • Base

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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7. Honda Civic

#2 of 43 Most Reliable Small Cars #2 of 14 Best Manual Transmission Compact Cars #3 of 43 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars
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9.0 / 10
  • Reliability 8.8 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.0 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $24,250 - $30,250
USED PRICE $17,249 - $28,214
MPG 31 - 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.1 - 14.8 cu ft
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The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • LX, Sport

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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8. Honda Civic (hatchback)

#1 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Horsepower #1 of 28 Most Comfortable Hatchbacks #1 of 26 Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower
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8.8 / 10
  • Reliability 8.4 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.0 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $45,595
USED PRICE $19,334 - $40,469
MPG 24 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 24.5 cu ft
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The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • Type R

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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Last new model year: 2020

9. Hyundai ELANTRA GT

#2 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space #2 of 28 Most Comfortable Hatchbacks #2 of 26 Compact Cars with the Most Cargo Space
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8.0 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.3 / 10
  • Safety 8.6 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $20,650 - $24,600
USED PRICE $12,448 - $21,528
MPG 26 - 28 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 24.9 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • N Line

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

Available Features

  • driver seat power adjustments: 6-way
  • ventilated driver seat
  • ventilated passenger seat

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10. MINI Hardtop 4 Door

#2 of 17 Subcompact Cars with the Most Horsepower #2 of 17 Most Comfortable Subcompact Cars #2 of 3 Best Hatchbacks Under $40k
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7.6 / 10
  • Reliability 6.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.5 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $35,600
USED PRICE $16,999 - $34,681
MPG 27 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.1 cu ft
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The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • Cooper S

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11. Kia Forte

#3 of 18 Most Affordable Compact Cars #3 of 6 Best Compact Cars Under $20k #3 of 5 Best Korean Compact Cars
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8.0 / 10
  • Reliability 7.6 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.5 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $19,990 - $25,390
USED PRICE $13,290 - $23,000
MPG 26 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.3 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • GT, GT-Line

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

Available Features

  • driver seat power adjustments: 10-way
  • ventilated driver seat
  • ventilated passenger seat
  • massaging driver seat

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Last new model year: 2022

12. Hyundai ACCENT

#3 of 17 Most Comfortable Subcompact Cars #3 of 3 Best Korean Subcompact Cars #5 of 8 Best Korean Small Cars
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8.1 / 10
  • Reliability 7.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.7 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,645 - $19,600
USED PRICE $10,995 - $19,590
MPG 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.7 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • Limited

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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Last new model year: 2023

13. Kia Rio 5-Door

#1 of 13 Best Small Cars for the Money #1 of 3 Best Korean Subcompact Cars #2 of 13 Most Affordable Hatchbacks
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8.5 / 10
  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.7 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,690
USED PRICE $11,720 - $20,904
MPG 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.4 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • S

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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Last new model year: 2023

14. Kia Rio

#2 of 3 Best Korean Subcompact Cars #3 of 24 Most Affordable Small Cars #3 of 13 Best Small Cars for the Money
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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 7.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.7 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,750 - $17,390
USED PRICE $11,056 - $19,998
MPG 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.7 cu ft
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The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • LX, S

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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Last new model year: 2020

15. Honda Fit

#1 of 43 Small Cars with Best Resale Value #1 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Legroom #1 of 28 Best Hatchbacks
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9.2 / 10
  • Reliability 8.4 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.3 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,190 - $20,620
USED PRICE $13,880 - $22,406
MPG 31 - 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 16.6 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • LX, Sport

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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Last new model year: 2020

16. FIAT 500L

#1 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space #1 of 28 Hatchbacks with the Most Cargo Space #1 of 26 Compact Cars with the Most Cargo Space
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7.6 / 10
  • Reliability 7.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $22,500 - $24,645
USED PRICE $12,946 - $20,358
MPG 25 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 22.4 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • Lounge, Trekking, Urbana

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

Available Features

  • driver seat power adjustments

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17. Mitsubishi Mirage (hatchback)

#1 of 43 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #1 of 13 Most Affordable Hatchbacks #2 of 24 Most Affordable Small Cars
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7.9 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.5 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,695 - $18,895
USED PRICE $9,119 - $17,998
MPG 39 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.1 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • SE

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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Last new model year: 2022

18. Chevrolet Spark

#3 of 4 Best American Hatchbacks #5 of 7 Best American Small Cars #7 of 7 Best Manual Transmission Subcompact Cars
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7.9 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.6 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $13,600 - $18,100
USED PRICE $9,994 - $17,996
MPG 32 - 33 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 11.1 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • 2LT CVT, 2LT Manual, ACTIV CVT, ACTIV Manual

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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Last new model year: 2021

19. Hyundai VELOSTER

#1 of 11 Coupes with the Most Cargo Space #1 of 8 Best Korean Small Cars #1 of 5 Best Korean Compact Cars
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8.8 / 10
  • Reliability 7.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $18,900 - $28,450
USED PRICE $12,870 - $22,872
MPG 28 - 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 19.9 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • 2.0L, Turbo R-Spec

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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20. Mitsubishi Mirage G4

#1 of 18 Most Affordable Compact Cars #2 of 43 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #4 of 6 Best Compact Cars Under $20k
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7.6 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.1 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,795 - $19,595
USED PRICE $8,499 - $18,999
MPG 37 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.4 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • SE

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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Last new model year: 2020

21. Chevrolet Sonic

#1 of 7 Best American Small Cars #2 of 17 Subcompact Cars with the Most Legroom #3 of 17 Best Subcompact Cars
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8.7 / 10
  • Reliability 7.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.3 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,720 - $20,720
USED PRICE $9,294 - $17,993
MPG 29 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.9 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • LT

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

Available Features

  • driver seat power adjustments: 6-way
  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • massaging driver seat
  • heated steering wheel

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Last new model year: 2020

22. 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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8.7 / 10
  • Reliability 7.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.3 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,220 - $21,520
USED PRICE $9,994 - $17,993
MPG 29 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 19.0 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • LT

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

Available Features

  • driver seat power adjustments: 6-way
  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • massaging driver seat

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Last new model year: 2020

23. Honda Civic (coupe)

#1 of 43 Best Small Cars #1 of 43 Safest Small Cars #1 of 43 Most Reliable Small Cars
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9.4 / 10
  • Reliability 9.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.1 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $21,050 - $27,250
USED PRICE $16,994 - $26,984
MPG 29 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 11.9 - 12.1 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • LX, Sport

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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24. Toyota Corolla Hatchback

#3 of 13 Most Affordable Hatchbacks #5 of 28 Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value #5 of 26 Compact Cars with Best Resale Value
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  • Value Retention 8.8 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $23,630 - $26,930
USED PRICE $17,488 - $26,980
MPG 33 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.8 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • XSE

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • driver seat power adjustments: 8-way
  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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25. Toyota GR Corolla

#3 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Horsepower #3 of 26 Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower #6 of 28 Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower
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  • Value Retention 8.7 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $36,500 - $45,140
USED PRICE $36,187 - $49,332
MPG 24 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.8 cu ft
Additional Info

The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • Circuit Edition, Premium

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel
  • heated steering wheel

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26. Toyota Corolla

#1 of 43 Best Family Small Cars #1 of 26 Best Family Compact Cars #2 of 26 Best Compact Cars
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9.1 / 10
  • Reliability 8.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.9 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $22,050 - $27,150
USED PRICE $15,288 - $24,998
MPG 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.1 cu ft
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  • LE, Nightshade, SE

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  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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27. Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

#1 of 5 Best Small Cars for Teens #4 of 43 Best Family Small Cars #4 of 26 Best Family Compact Cars
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8.9 / 10
  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.4 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $23,950 - $35,800
USED PRICE $16,486 - $27,667
MPG 27 - 31 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.2 cu ft
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The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • 2.5 S, 2.5 S Select Sport

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Standard Features

  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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28. Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

#1 of 28 Best Family Hatchbacks #1 of 2 Best Hatchbacks for Teens #2 of 43 Best Family Small Cars
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8.8 / 10
  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.3 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $24,950 - $36,950
USED PRICE $17,983 - $29,995
MPG 26 - 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 20.1 cu ft
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The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • 2.5 S, 2.5 S Select Sport

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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Last new model year: 2020

29. Toyota Yaris

#2 of 21 Best Small Cars Under $20k #2 of 17 Best Subcompact Cars #2 of 7 Best Manual Transmission Subcompact Cars
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9.2 / 10
  • Reliability 8.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.0 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $15,650 - $18,750
USED PRICE $11,138 - $19,434
MPG 34 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.5 cu ft
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The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • L, LE, XLE

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Standard Features

  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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Last new model year: 2020

30. Toyota Yaris Hatchback

#2 of 43 Small Cars with Best Resale Value #2 of 28 Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value #2 of 17 Subcompact Cars with Best Resale Value
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  • Value Retention 9.1 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,750 - $18,750
USED PRICE $13,999 - $21,077
MPG 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.9 cu ft
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The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • LE, XLE

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Standard Features

  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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31. MINI Hardtop 2 Door

#1 of 17 Subcompact Cars with the Most Horsepower #1 of 2 Best Small Cars Under $30k #1 of 1 Best Hatchbacks Under $30k
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7.6 / 10
  • Reliability 6.3 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.5 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $28,950 - $34,600
USED PRICE $16,987 - $34,990
MPG 26 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 8.7 cu ft
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The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • Cooper, Cooper S

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel
  • heated steering wheel

Available Features

  • driver seat power adjustments: 8-way
  • passenger seat power adjustments: 8-way

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32. Volkswagen Golf GTI

#1 of 3 Best Hatchbacks Under $35k #1 of 3 Best Small Cars Under $35k #1 of 3 Most Reliable Compact Cars Under $20k
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8.5 / 10
  • Reliability 7.3 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.3 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $31,965 - $40,825
USED PRICE $20,611 - $34,857
MPG 27 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 19.9 cu ft
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The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • 380 S, S

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Standard Features

  • driver seat power adjustments
  • passenger seat power adjustments
  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel
  • heated steering wheel

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Last new model year: 2021

33. Volkswagen Golf

#1 of 6 Best German Compact Cars #1 of 6 Best German Small Cars #1 of 6 Best Hatchbacks Under $25k
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8.8 / 10
  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.4 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $23,195 - $23,995
USED PRICE $14,450 - $21,998
MPG 32 - 33 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.4 cu ft
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The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • TSI

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Standard Features

  • driver seat power adjustments: 8-way
  • passenger seat power adjustments: 8-way
  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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34. Volkswagen Jetta

#3 of 43 Best Family Small Cars #3 of 26 Best Family Compact Cars #3 of 6 Best German Compact Cars
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8.8 / 10
  • Reliability 8.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.3 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $21,435 - $28,825
USED PRICE $13,793 - $23,996
MPG 34 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.1 cu ft
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The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • SE

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • driver seat power adjustments: 8-way
  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel

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35. Volkswagen Golf R

#2 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Horsepower #2 of 26 Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower #5 of 28 Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $45,665 - $46,465
USED PRICE $29,007 - $47,995
MPG 23 - 25 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 19.9 cu ft
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The following trim level(s) offers the most total legroom/headroom:

  • 4Motion

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • driver seat power adjustments: 12-way
  • passenger seat power adjustments
  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • heated rear seat
  • ventilated driver seat
  • ventilated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel
  • heated steering wheel

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36. Volkswagen Jetta GLI

#6 of 26 Compact Cars with the Most Legroom #7 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Legroom #9 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Horsepower
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  • Value Retention 8.3 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $28,085 - $32,585
USED PRICE $20,996 - $30,384
MPG 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.1 cu ft
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  • Autobahn

Key Comfort Features

Standard Features

  • driver seat power adjustments: 8-way
  • heated driver seat
  • heated passenger seat
  • ventilated driver seat
  • ventilated passenger seat
  • telescoping/tilt steering wheel
  • heated steering wheel

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Last new model year: 2019

Volkswagen Beetle

#2 of 6 Best German Compact Cars #2 of 6 Best German Small Cars #2 of 5 Best German Hatchbacks
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8.8 / 10
  • Reliability 7.9 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.6 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $20,895 - $25,995
USED PRICE $16,502 - $28,996
MPG 29 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.4 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

Ford Fiesta

#3 of 7 Best American Small Cars #4 of 7 Best Manual Transmission Subcompact Cars #6 of 17 Best Subcompact Cars for Tall People
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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 8.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.6 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $14,260 - $15,490
USED PRICE $8,447 - $16,586
MPG 30 - 31 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.8 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

Ford Fiesta (hatchback)

#2 of 4 Best American Hatchbacks #3 of 17 Subcompact Cars with the Most Horsepower #4 of 7 Best American Small Cars
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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 8.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.6 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $14,560 - $21,340
USED PRICE $8,994 - $18,700
MPG 28 - 31 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 10.1 - 14.9 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

FIAT 500

#4 of 17 Subcompact Cars with the Most Horsepower #5 of 17 Subcompact Cars with Best Resale Value #5 of 17 Subcompact Cars with the Most Cargo Space
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8.1 / 10
  • Reliability 7.6 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.7 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,495 - $20,745
USED PRICE $11,443 - $20,698
MPG 27 - 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 9.5 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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  • Value Retention 8.3 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $15,650 - $18,360
USED PRICE $7,995 - $15,998
MPG 34 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 18.8 cu ft
Last new model year: 2019

Chevrolet Cruze

#12 of 26 Best Compact Cars for Tall People #21 of 26 Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower #22 of 43 Safest Small Cars
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  • Reliability 8.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.0 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,995 - $25,620
USED PRICE $9,513 - $18,923
MPG 32 - 37 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.9 - 14.8 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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  • Value Retention 8.0 / 10
  • Safety 9.4 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $19,620 - $26,120