Best Compact Cars

Car and Driver's ranking is based on the results of comprehensive instrument testing of hundreds of vehicle models we conduct every year, and combines the subjective feelings of senior editors in real road driving. When selecting the best car, we referred to approximately 200 data points, covering acceleration performance, handling, comfort, trunk space, fuel economy, cost performance and driving pleasure. We are very cautious about rankings just to give you a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of your favorite model.

Compact cars are fuel-efficient, affordable and practical, making them an ideal choice for all types of consumers. The ranking of Car and Driver is based on the extensive instrument tests we conduct on hundreds of models every year, as well as the subjective feelings of editorial experts in driving on real road conditions. We ranked the best compact cars (including sedan and hatchback models) based on approximately 200 data indicators such as acceleration, handling, comfort, trunk space, fuel efficiency, cost performance and driving pleasure. We are very strict about ranking because we want you to know the models you are interested in.