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With a base price just below $36,000, Volkswagen have set the Arteon up to compete with cars such as the Toyota Avalon and the Nissan Maxima, flagship vehicles from brands that aren't necessarily...
Sleek exterior
Sporty driving dynamics
Well-appointed cabin
Spacious interior
Technology
Sedan
5 Seats
Automatic w/OD
23 MPG Comb.
The Civic has topped the 'best compact car' lists for decades. With its consistent balance of quality, performance and practicality, that should come as no surprise. The 2016 model-year redesign...
Responsive and efficient drivetrains
Roomy interior
Standard high-tech features
Extensive safety options
Hatchback, Sedan
5 Seats
CVT w/OD
32 MPG Comb.
The MAZDA3 represents an excellent value. Competitors include compact car titans like the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Volkswagen Golf and Subaru Impreza. The MAZDA3 undercuts many of its rivals...
Good balance between luxury and sportiness
Spirited handling
Excellent fuel economy
Premium interior materials
Sharp exterior styling
Hatchback, Sedan
5 Seats
Automatic w/OD
27 MPG Comb.
The 2019 Ford Escape is a sleek, rakish, modern design, yet it is surprisingly roomy inside. The Escape's turbocharged powertrains standout in its class, offering more power than competitors such...
Sporty handling
Sleek exterior design
Excellent "sync 3" infotainment system
Excellent fuel economy
Impressive maneuverability
Spacious interior
Great driver-assist features
SUV
5 Seats
Automatic w/OD
23 MPG Comb.
The Hyundai Elantra continues to compete with other compact cars such as the Honda Civic, the Toyota Corolla and the Nissan Sentra. However, the 2019 Elantra offers a ton of features for the price...
Sharp, new styling
Abundance of safety features
Fuel-efficient engine choices
Sedan
5 Seats
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
29 MPG Comb.
Few cars have the staying power or instant recognition of the Volkswagen Golf, and the seventh-generation Golf picks up right where its predecessor left off--with even more to like. As a leader in...
Practical and spacious hatchback layout
Available capacious wagon
All-wheel-drive availability
Sharp steering and handling
Impressive fuel economy
Affordable performance
Electric option
Hatchback, Sedan
5 Seats
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
27 MPG Comb.
The MINI Cooper is one of the most exciting and stylish cars on the market. Known for fun handling, efficient powertrains and extensive customization options, the range of MINI models offers...
Retro good looks
Fuel economy
Agile handling
Available high-performance models in the s and john cooper works
Coupe, Hatchback
4 Seats
Manual w/OD
26 MPG Comb.
The Venue competes with other subcompact crossover vehicles such as the Ford EcoSport and the Nissan Kicks. While the Venue starts at several thousand dollars less than the Ford EcoSport, it also...
Inexpensive price
Extroverted styling
Good use of interior space
Fun color options
Fuel economy
SUV
5 Seats
CVT w/OD
32 MPG Comb.
Few cars have the staying power or instant recognition of the Volkswagen Golf, and the seventh-generation Golf picks up right where its predecessor left off--with even more to like. As a leader in...
Practical and spacious hatchback layout
Available capacious wagon
All-wheel-drive availability
Sharp steering and handling
Impressive fuel economy
Affordable performance
Electric option
Hatchback, Sedan
5 Seats
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
26 MPG Comb.
The Civic has topped the 'best compact car' lists for decades. With its consistent balance of quality, performance and practicality, that should come as no surprise. The 2016 model-year redesign...
Responsive and efficient drivetrains
Roomy interior
Standard high-tech features
Extensive safety options
Hatchback, Sedan
4 Seats
Manual w/OD
25 MPG Comb.