Page Loading

Most Reliable Small Cars for 2023

Reliability ratings for small cars are calculated based on analyzing over 12 million vehicles to assess a model’s long term durability.

See how we rank these cars

The most reliable small car is the Toyota Yaris with a 9.1 out of 10 reliability score. The Honda Civic (coupe) is the second most reliable small car with a rating of 9 out of 10. The average reliability score for the small car category is 7.8, with 13 models scoring above average for reliability. iSeeCars.com has ranked 29 small cars based on their reliability scores, which represents the likelihood of a vehicle to reach a high mileage threshold on the odometer.

See more
Which small car is the most reliable?
  1. Toyota Yaris
  2. Honda Civic (coupe)
  3. Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
  4. Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback
  5. Honda Civic
  6. Toyota Corolla
  7. Honda Fit
  8. Subaru Impreza
  9. Honda Civic (hatchback)
  10. Volkswagen Golf
  11. Volkswagen Jetta
  12. Mitsubishi Mirage
  13. Nissan Sentra
  14. Hyundai ELANTRA
  15. Nissan Versa
  16. Hyundai ACCENT
  17. Kia Forte
  18. Kia Rio
  19. Chevrolet Sonic
  20. Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback)
  21. Hyundai VELOSTER
  22. Volkswagen Golf GTI
  23. Chevrolet Spark
  24. Hyundai ELANTRA GT
  25. Mitsubishi Mirage G4
  26. Subaru WRX
  27. FIAT 500L
  28. MINI Hardtop 4 Door
  29. MINI Hardtop 2 Door
Models not ranked yet

The most reliable small car is the Toyota Yaris with a 9.1 out of 10 reliability score. The Honda Civic (coupe) is the second most reliable small car with a rating of 9 out of 10. The average reliability score for the small car category is 7.8, with 13 models scoring above average for reliability. iSeeCars.com has ranked 29 small cars based on their reliability scores, which represents the likelihood of a vehicle to reach a high mileage threshold on the odometer.

See more
Last new model year: 2020

1. Toyota Yaris

#1 of 43 Most Reliable Small Cars #1 of 17 Best Subcompact Cars #1 of 6 Best Japanese Subcompact Cars
  • Reliability score 9.1 / 10
  • Starting MSRP: $15,650
  • Browse local listings
iSEECARS SCORE

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
9.3 / 10
  • Reliability 9.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $15,650 - $18,750
USED PRICE $12,991 - $20,725
MPG 34 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.5 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

2. Honda Civic (coupe)

#1 of 43 Best Small Cars #1 of 43 Safest Small Cars #1 of 26 Best Compact Cars
iSEECARS SCORE

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
9.4 / 10
  • Reliability 9.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.1 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $21,050 - $27,250
USED PRICE $17,622 - $27,999
MPG 29 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 11.9 - 12.1 cu ft

3. 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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
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 $18,599 - $27,992
MPG 27 - 31 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.2 cu ft

4. Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

#2 of 10 Best Japanese Hatchbacks #3 of 28 Best Hatchbacks #4 of 43 Most Reliable Small Cars
iSEECARS SCORE

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
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 $19,990 - $30,646
MPG 26 - 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 20.1 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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
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 $18,048 - $29,216
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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
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 $15,999 - $26,297
MPG 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.1 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

7. Honda Fit

#1 of 28 Best Hatchbacks #1 of 28 Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value #1 of 17 Subcompact Cars with Best Resale Value
iSEECARS SCORE

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
9.3 / 10
  • Reliability 8.6 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.2 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,190 - $20,620
USED PRICE $15,222 - $23,995
MPG 31 - 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 16.6 cu ft

8. Subaru Impreza

#2 of 26 Best Compact Cars #2 of 26 Most Comfortable Compact Cars #2 of 13 Best Small Cars for the Money
iSEECARS SCORE

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
9.1 / 10
  • Reliability 8.6 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.7 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $19,795 - $24,595
USED PRICE $15,985 - $25,589
MPG 26 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.3 cu ft

9. Honda Civic (hatchback)

#3 of 10 Best Japanese Hatchbacks #4 of 28 Best Hatchbacks #4 of 28 Most Comfortable Hatchbacks
iSEECARS SCORE

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
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 $19,793 - $41,998
MPG 24 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 24.5 cu ft
Last new model year: 2021

10. Volkswagen Golf

#1 of 6 Best German Compact Cars #1 of 6 Best German Small Cars #1 of 5 Best German Hatchbacks
iSEECARS SCORE

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
8.7 / 10
  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.0 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $23,195 - $23,995
USED PRICE $16,534 - $24,559
MPG 32 - 33 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.4 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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
8.6 / 10
  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.6 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $21,435 - $28,825
USED PRICE $15,806 - $25,988
MPG 34 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.1 cu ft

12. 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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
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 $9,907 - $18,808
MPG 39 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.1 cu ft

13. Nissan Sentra

#1 of 26 Most Comfortable Compact Cars #2 of 43 Most Comfortable Small Cars #4 of 18 Most Affordable Compact Cars
iSEECARS SCORE

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
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 $12,599 - $24,900
MPG 34 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.3 cu ft

14. Hyundai ELANTRA

#1 of 8 Best Korean Small Cars #1 of 5 Best Korean Compact Cars #2 of 43 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars
iSEECARS SCORE

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
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 $13,700 - $25,361
MPG 31 - 37 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.2 cu ft

15. Nissan Versa

#1 of 43 Most Comfortable Small Cars #1 of 17 Most Comfortable Subcompact Cars #2 of 26 Most Affordable Small Cars
iSEECARS SCORE

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
8.5 / 10
  • Reliability 7.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety 9.5 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,130 - $20,140
USED PRICE $11,499 - $21,271
MPG 30 - 35 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.7 - 15.0 cu ft

16. Hyundai ACCENT

#1 of 3 Best Korean Subcompact Cars #3 of 26 Most Affordable Small Cars #3 of 8 Best Korean Small Cars
iSEECARS SCORE

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
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 $12,937 - $21,122
MPG 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.7 cu ft

17. Kia Forte

#2 of 18 Most Affordable Compact Cars #2 of 8 Best Korean Small Cars #2 of 5 Best Korean Compact Cars
iSEECARS SCORE

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
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 $13,999 - $24,999
MPG 26 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.3 cu ft

18. Kia Rio

#2 of 3 Best Korean Subcompact Cars #5 of 26 Most Affordable Small Cars #5 of 8 Best Korean Small Cars
iSEECARS SCORE

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
7.8 / 10
  • Reliability 7.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.1 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,750 - $17,390
USED PRICE $12,219 - $21,997
MPG 36 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.7 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

19. Chevrolet Sonic

#1 of 7 Best American Small Cars #1 of 5 Best American Subcompact Cars #4 of 17 Best Subcompact Cars
iSEECARS SCORE

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
8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 7.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.1 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,720 - $20,720
USED PRICE $10,978 - $19,894
MPG 29 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 14.9 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

20. 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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 7.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.1 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,220 - $21,520
USED PRICE $10,365 - $19,913
MPG 29 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 19.0 cu ft
Last new model year: 2021

21. Hyundai VELOSTER

#1 of 11 Coupes with the Most Cargo Space #1 of 2 Best Korean Coupes #2 of 5 Best Korean Hatchbacks
iSEECARS SCORE

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
7.8 / 10
  • Reliability 7.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $18,900 - $28,450
USED PRICE $15,499 - $25,450
MPG 28 - 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 19.9 cu ft

22. Volkswagen Golf GTI

#2 of 5 Best German Hatchbacks #3 of 6 Best German Compact Cars #3 of 6 Best German Small Cars
iSEECARS SCORE

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
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 $21,832 - $36,998
MPG 27 - 28 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 19.9 cu ft

23. Chevrolet Spark

#1 of 26 Most Affordable Small Cars #1 of 15 Most Affordable Hatchbacks #1 of 8 Most Affordable Subcompact Cars
iSEECARS SCORE

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
7.7 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $13,600 - $18,100
USED PRICE $11,987 - $19,522
MPG 32 - 33 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 11.1 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

24. 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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
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 $13,762 - $22,998
MPG 26 - 28 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 24.9 cu ft

25. 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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
7.4 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.7 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,795 - $19,295
USED PRICE $9,532 - $19,166
MPG 37 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.4 cu ft

26. 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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
8.8 / 10
  • Reliability 7.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 9.3 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $30,605 - $43,395
USED PRICE $22,560 - $41,505
MPG 21 - 22 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.5 cu ft
Last new model year: 2020

27. 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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
6.9 / 10
  • Reliability 7.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 6.8 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $22,500 - $24,645
USED PRICE $11,975 - $20,998
MPG 25 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 22.4 cu ft

28. 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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
7.5 / 10
  • Reliability 6.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.4 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $26,800 - $30,100
USED PRICE $18,788 - $33,990
MPG 27 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.1 cu ft

29. 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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
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 $18,428 - $34,603
MPG 26 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 8.7 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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,750 - $18,750
USED PRICE $15,000 - $22,845
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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.5 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $20,895 - $25,995
USED PRICE $17,578 - $29,994
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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.4 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $23,355 - $26,655
USED PRICE $19,490 - $28,658
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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.1 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,690
USED PRICE $12,865 - $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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.0 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $45,455 - $46,255
USED PRICE $30,350 - $52,776
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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $28,085 - $32,585
USED PRICE $24,976 - $33,990
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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $14,560 - $21,340
USED PRICE $10,123 - $20,169
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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $14,260 - $15,490
USED PRICE $9,995 - $18,499
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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $32,900 - $34,400
USED PRICE $31,348 - $36,714
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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.7 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $15,650 - $18,360
USED PRICE $8,999 - $18,350
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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.6 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $17,995 - $25,620
USED PRICE $10,994 - $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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.6 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $16,495 - $20,745
USED PRICE $12,895 - $21,938
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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.2 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $19,620 - $26,120
USED PRICE $12,000 - $20,824
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
iSEECARS SCORE

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
Coming soon
  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention Coming soon
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $36,100 - $44,740
USED PRICE $40,479 - $60,952
MPG 24 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 17.8 - 36.6 cu ft

Related Most Reliable Cars

Most Reliable 2-seater Cars

Most Reliable Compact Cars

Most Reliable Convertibles

Most Reliable Coupes

Most Reliable Hatchbacks

Most Reliable Large Cars

Most Reliable Luxury Coupes

Most Reliable Luxury Hatchbacks

Most Reliable Luxury 2-seater Cars

Most Reliable Luxury Compact Cars

Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles

Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars

Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars

Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars

Most Reliable Luxury Subcompact Cars

Most Reliable Luxury Wagons

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

Most Reliable Sports Cars

Most Reliable Subcompact Cars

Most Reliable Wagons

Related Most Affordable Cars

Most Affordable 2-seater Cars

Most Affordable Compact Cars

Most Affordable Convertibles

Most Affordable Coupes

Most Affordable Hatchbacks

Most Affordable Large Cars

Most Affordable Luxury Coupes

Most Affordable Luxury Hatchbacks

Most Affordable Luxury 2-seater Cars

Most Affordable Luxury Compact Cars

Most Affordable Luxury Convertibles

Most Affordable Luxury Large Cars

Most Affordable Luxury Midsize Cars

Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars

Most Affordable Luxury Sports Cars

Most Affordable Luxury Subcompact Cars

Most Affordable Luxury Wagons

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

Most Affordable Small Cars

Most Affordable Sports Cars

Most Affordable Subcompact Cars

Most Affordable Wagons

Related Best AWD Cars

Best AWD Compact Cars

Best AWD Coupes

Best AWD Hatchbacks

Best AWD Large Cars

Best AWD Luxury Coupes

Best AWD Luxury Hatchbacks

Best AWD Luxury 2-seater Cars

Best AWD Luxury Compact Cars

Best AWD Luxury Convertibles

Best AWD Luxury Large Cars

Best AWD Luxury Midsize Cars

Best AWD Luxury Small Cars

Best AWD Luxury Sports Cars

Best AWD Luxury Subcompact Cars

Best AWD Luxury Wagons

Best AWD Midsize Cars

Best AWD Small Cars

Best AWD Sports Cars

Best AWD Wagons

How We Rank These Cars

The iSeeCars reliability ratings indicate how dependable and long-lasting each vehicle is within its vehicle segment.

Each vehicle is rated on a scale from 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest reliability rating. Vehicles within a given category are sorted to show the most reliable ones first. If two cars have the same ratings, then we break the tie by seeing which vehicle has the higher overall iSeeCars Score. Along with the Reliability ratings, we show comprehensive iSeeCars ratings for each model, because we believe multiple factors should be taken into account when buyers are seeking the best overall vehicle. Two of these factors are safety and resale value, both of which are included in our ratings system.

The overall iSeeCars Score is an analysis of these 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 | 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).