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As one of the least-expensive cars in America, the Nissan Versa offers exceptional value per dollar. Few other cars in the compact segment can match it for base price. Fuel economy is strong too....
Excellent bang for the buck
Spacious cabin and trunk
Fuel economy
Sharp exterior styling
Excellent standard safety technology
Sedan
5 Seats
CVT w/OD
35 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.
The Chevrolet Malibu is a full-sized sedan that competes with both mid-sized cars such as the Toyota Camry, as well as several entry-level luxury cars. The Malibu has always featured a comfortable...
Comfortable, spacious interior
Great fuel economy
Competitive pricing
Available hybrid drivetrain
Sedan
5 Seats
Automatic
26 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 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 sixth-generation Camaro takes the fight to its domestic rivals like the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger. The turbocharged 4-cylinder returns impressive fuel economy, and the available V6 is...
Efficient, powerful engines
Interior quality
Standard features
Performance
Convertible availability
Convertible, Coupe
4 Seats
Manual
16 MPG Comb.
The Subaru Impreza is a compact car that competes in a crowded segment with such stalwarts as the Ford Focus, the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla. Subaru's signature has always been all-wheel...
Standard all-wheel drive
Roomy interior
Fuel efficient transmission
Rugged reliability
Great styling
Hatchback, Sedan
5 Seats
CVT w/OD
31 MPG Comb.
The Corolla Hatchback slots nicely into the compact car segment, competing with the likes of the Honda Civic and the Nissan Sentra. The Corolla 'Hatch' as its been dubbed, is aimed squarely at...
Slick styling
Big interior
Compact footprint
Good fuel economy
Fun to drive
Infotainment and technology
Hatchback, Sedan
5 Seats
Automatic/CVT w/OD
33 MPG Comb.
The Civic has topped the 'best compact car' lists for decades for its consistent balance of quality, performance and practicality. The 2022 model-year redesign added more improvements with...
Responsive and efficient drivetrains
Roomy interior
Standard high-tech features
Extensive safety options
Fuel efficient
Hatchback, Sedan
5 Seats
Manual w/OD
31 MPG Comb.