Small Cars with the Most Horsepower for 2024
These are the small cars ranked by their maximum horsepower based on iSeeCars' analysis of all new and used models within the last 5 years.
The small car with the most horsepower is the Honda Civic (hatchback) with a maximum of 315 hp at 6500 rpm and torque of 310 lb-ft at 2600 rpm. Behind the Civic is the Volkswagen Golf R with a max of 315 hp at 5600,5900 rpm and torque of 280 lb-ft at 1900 rpm or 295 lb-ft at 2000 rpm. Ranked #3 is the Toyota GR Corolla which has a maximum of 300 hp and torque of 273 lb-ft at 3000 rpm.
The small car with the most horsepower is the Honda Civic (hatchback) with a maximum of 315 hp at 6500 rpm and torque of 310 lb-ft at 2600 rpm. Behind the Civic is the Volkswagen Golf R with a max of 315 hp at 5600,5900 rpm and torque of 280 lb-ft at 1900 rpm or 295 lb-ft at 2000 rpm. Ranked #3 is the Toyota GR Corolla which has a maximum of 300 hp and torque of 273 lb-ft at 3000 rpm.
- 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 7.4 / 10
- 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
- Max Horsepower: 276
- Torque: 289 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 Not Available
- Max Horsepower: 271
- Torque: 258 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 8.6 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
- 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 8.4 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
- 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
- Max Horsepower: 228
- Torque: 258 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 10 / 10
10. Honda Civic (coupe)
- Max Horsepower: 205
- Torque: 192 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 9.1 / 10
- Value Retention 9.1 / 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
- 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 7.8 / 10
- Value Retention 8.4 / 10
- Safety 8.6 / 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 8.5 / 10
- Safety 8.0 / 10
14. 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
- Max Horsepower: 200
- Torque: 192 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 8.8 / 10
- Value Retention 9.0 / 10
- Safety 9.0 / 10
18. 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
19. 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 8.5 / 10
- Value Retention 8.9 / 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
- Max Horsepower: 158
- 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 8.1 / 10
- Value Retention 8.3 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
25. Chevrolet Cruze
- 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 7.8 / 10
- Value Retention 8.0 / 10
- Safety 9.0 / 10
26. 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 7.9 / 10
- Value Retention 8.0 / 10
- Safety 9.4 / 10
- Max Horsepower: 152
- Torque: 145 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 8.7 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
- Max Horsepower: 149
- Torque: 146 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 8.1 / 10
- Safety 9.1 / 10
29. 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
30. Chevrolet Sonic
- 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
31. 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
- Max Horsepower: 122
- Torque: 114 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 8.6 / 10
- Safety 9.5 / 10
- 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
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 8.7 / 10
- Safety Not Available
36. Ford Fiesta
- 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 8.0 / 10
- Value Retention 8.6 / 10
- Safety 8.0 / 10
37. Hyundai ACCENT
- Max Horsepower: 120
- Torque: 113 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 7.5 / 10
- Value Retention 8.7 / 10
- Safety 8.0 / 10
38. 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 7.8 / 10
- Value Retention 8.3 / 10
- Safety 8.0 / 10
39. Toyota Yaris
- 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 8.5 / 10
- Value Retention 9.0 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
40. 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