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The Chevrolet Bolt EV is General Motors' entry into the burgeoning electric car segment. The competition is heating up to deliver an affordable electric-powered car with the range and practicality...
Long range
Quick charging capabilities
Spacious interior room
Surprising performance
Sporty suspension
Sedan, Wagon
5 Seats
The Civic has topped the 'best compact car' lists for decades for its consistent balance of quality, performance and practicality. Extensive standard equipment, a high-quality stylish interior and...
Responsive and efficient drivetrains
Roomy interior
Standard high-tech features
Extensive safety options
Fuel efficient
Performance model
Hatchback, Sedan
4 Seats
Manual w/OD
24 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
31 MPG Comb.
The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek blurs the distinction between a compact SUV and an economical 5-door hatchback. This SUV jumps in the compact crossover market, competing with other small crossovers such...
All-wheel drive standard
Fuel efficient
Quiet comfortable interior
Extensive standard feature list
High safety standards
High ground clearance
Carlike experience
SUV
5 Seats
CVT w/OD
35 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
Hatchback, Sedan
5 Seats
Manual w/OD
27 MPG Comb.
The Hyundai make its debut in the small crossover category. The IONIQ 5 competes against the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Volkswagen ID.4 and the Kia EV6. The IONIQ 5 is just the first of the Hyundai...
Powerful electric engine
Hyundai reliability
Advanced safety technology
Lifetime battery coverage, reasonable pricing
SUV
5 Seats
Automatic
The LEAF's competition includes the FIAT 500e, the Chevrolet Bolt and the Volkswagen e-Golf. The FIAT, the least-expensive of the crowd, comes in at a slightly higher price than the LEAF but only...
Capable electric drivetrain
Improved range per charge
Accommodating interior
Improved value
Modernized exterior design
Hatchback, Sedan
5 Seats
Automatic
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
Sharp steering and handling
Impressive fuel economy
Affordable performance
Electric option
Hatchback, Sedan
5 Seats
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
28 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
26 MPG Comb.
The 2023 Corolla continues to be the excellent value proposition that has made it a hit for more than five decades. With a low base price, the Corolla offers virtually everything a car owner...
Exciting new styling
Available hybrid drivetrain
Standard safety features
Legendary toyota reliability
Affordable
Hatchback, Sedan
5 Seats
Automatic/CVT w/OD
33 MPG Comb.