Recent Articles
Popular Makes
Body Types
Rev up your passion with our carefully curated selection of top 10 Hatchback cars
The Civic has topped the 'best compact car' lists for decades for its consistent balance of quality, performance and practicality. The 2016 model-year redesign made big improvements with extensive...
Responsive and efficient drivetrains
Roomy interior
Standard high-tech features
Extensive safety options
Hatchback, Sedan
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
Sharp steering and handling
Impressive fuel economy
Affordable performance
Electric option
Hatchback, Sedan
5 Seats
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
27 MPG Comb.
The 2018 Mustang may still have one of the most recognizable names in the automotive world, but with its current design, it's far more than just a pretty face and a familiar name. It represents one...
Mustang mystique
Powerful engines
Sporty handling
Improved fuel economy
Modernized styling
Available as a convertible
Convertible, Coupe
2 Seats
Manual w/OD
16 MPG Comb.
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 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 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 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 500X is similar in size to a subcompact hatch. As a result, the 500X saves on fuel and is easy to maneuver in the city, and parallel parking should be a snap with its short wheelbase. Pricing...
Small yet practical
Standard all-wheel drive
Cheeky styling
Decent ground clearance
Quick and efficient drivetrain
SUV
5 Seats
Automatic w/OD
26 MPG Comb.