Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower for 2025
These are the hatchbacks ranked by their maximum horsepower based on iSeeCars' analysis of all new and used models within the last 5 years.
The hatchback with the most horsepower is the Nissan Z with a maximum of 420 hp at 6400 rpm and torque of 384 lb-ft at 2000 rpm. Behind the Z is the Kia Stinger with a max of 368 hp at 6000 rpm and torque of 376 lb-ft at 1300 rpm. Ranked #3 is the Nissan 370Z (coupe) which has a maximum of 350 hp and torque of 276 lb-ft at 5200 rpm.
The hatchback with the most horsepower is the Nissan Z with a maximum of 420 hp at 6400 rpm and torque of 384 lb-ft at 2000 rpm. Behind the Z is the Kia Stinger with a max of 368 hp at 6000 rpm and torque of 376 lb-ft at 1300 rpm. Ranked #3 is the Nissan 370Z (coupe) which has a maximum of 350 hp and torque of 276 lb-ft at 5200 rpm.
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability Coming soon
-
Value Retention 8.6 / 10
-
Safety Not Available
2. Kia Stinger
-
Max Horsepower: 368
- Torque: 376 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 7.0 / 10
-
Value Retention 7.8 / 10
-
Safety 10 / 10
3. Nissan 370Z (coupe)
-
Max Horsepower: 350
- Torque: 276 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 8.0 / 10
-
Value Retention 8.5 / 10
-
Safety Not Available
-
Max Horsepower: 315
- Torque: 310 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 8.4 / 10
-
Value Retention 9.0 / 10
-
Safety 9.0 / 10
-
Max Horsepower: 315
- Torque: 280 lb-ft or 295 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability Coming soon
-
Value Retention 8.4 / 10
-
Safety 10 / 10
-
Max Horsepower: 300
- Torque: 273 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability Coming soon
-
Value Retention 8.7 / 10
-
Safety Not Available
7. Volkswagen Arteon
-
Max Horsepower: 300
- Torque: 295 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability Coming soon
-
Value Retention 7.8 / 10
-
Safety Not Available
8. Hyundai VELOSTER N
-
Max Horsepower: 275
- Torque: 260 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability Coming soon
-
Value Retention 8.8 / 10
-
Safety Not Available
-
Max Horsepower: 250
- Torque: 320 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 8.2 / 10
-
Value Retention 8.3 / 10
-
Safety 10 / 10
-
Max Horsepower: 241
- Torque: 273 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 7.3 / 10
-
Value Retention 8.3 / 10
-
Safety 10 / 10
11. Hyundai VELOSTER
-
Max Horsepower: 201
- Torque: 195 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 7.7 / 10
-
Value Retention 8.8 / 10
-
Safety 10 / 10
12. Hyundai ELANTRA GT
-
Max Horsepower: 201
- Torque: 195 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 7.1 / 10
-
Value Retention 8.3 / 10
-
Safety 8.6 / 10
-
Max Horsepower: 201
- Torque: 221 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 6.3 / 10
-
Value Retention 8.5 / 10
-
Safety 8.0 / 10
-
Max Horsepower: 201
- Torque: 221 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 6.7 / 10
-
Value Retention 8.5 / 10
-
Safety Not Available
15. Ford Fiesta (hatchback)
-
Max Horsepower: 197
- Torque: 202 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 8.0 / 10
-
Value Retention 8.6 / 10
-
Safety 8.0 / 10
16. Volkswagen Beetle
-
Max Horsepower: 174
- Torque: 184 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 7.9 / 10
-
Value Retention 8.6 / 10
-
Safety 10 / 10
-
Max Horsepower: 169
- Torque: 151 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability Coming soon
-
Value Retention 8.8 / 10
-
Safety 9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 7.6 / 10
-
Value Retention 8.7 / 10
-
Safety 8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 7.0 / 10
-
Value Retention 8.2 / 10
-
Safety Not Available
20. Chevrolet Cruze (hatchback)
-
Max Horsepower: 153
- Torque: 177 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability Coming soon
-
Value Retention 8.0 / 10
-
Safety 9.4 / 10
21. Volkswagen Golf
-
Max Horsepower: 147
- Torque: 184 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 8.2 / 10
-
Value Retention 8.4 / 10
-
Safety 10 / 10
22. Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback)
-
Max Horsepower: 138
- Torque: 148 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 7.7 / 10
-
Value Retention 8.3 / 10
-
Safety 10 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 8.4 / 10
-
Value Retention 9.3 / 10
-
Safety 10 / 10
24. Kia Rio 5-Door
-
Max Horsepower: 120
- Torque: 112 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 8.2 / 10
-
Value Retention 8.7 / 10
-
Safety Not Available
25. Nissan Versa Note
-
Max Horsepower: 109
- Torque: 107 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability Coming soon
-
Value Retention 8.3 / 10
-
Safety 8.0 / 10
26. Toyota Yaris Hatchback
-
Max Horsepower: 106
- Torque: 103 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability Coming soon
-
Value Retention 9.1 / 10
-
Safety 10 / 10
27. Chevrolet Spark
-
Max Horsepower: 98
- Torque: 94 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 7.1 / 10
-
Value Retention 8.6 / 10
-
Safety Not Available
-
Max Horsepower: 78
- Torque: 74 lb-ft
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars-
Reliability 7.1 / 10
-
Value Retention 8.5 / 10
-
Safety 8.0 / 10
Related Rankings
How We Rank These Cars
The Cars with the Most Horsepower lists rank vehicles by their maximum horsepower.
The maximum horsepower is the highest horsepower across all trim levels for a given vehicle model. In the event there is a tie, we use iSeeCars proprietary rating of the overall quality of the car (iSeeCars Score) to break the tie.
The overall iSeeCars Score is an analysis of three factors: reliability, resale value and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention
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
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).