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Mitsubishi Lancer
#42 in Affordable Small Cars
While the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer’s higher trims impress with powerful engines and outstanding handling, test drivers are disappointed with the cheap interior materials, low fuel economy ratings ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 6.9 |
| Performance: | 7.1 |
| Interior: | 6.3 |
| Safety: | 9.2 |
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Nissan Cube
#27 in Affordable Small Cars
The 2013 Nissan Cube gets poor gas mileage but reviewers are impressed with its roomy cabin and cargo capacity. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 7.6 |
| Performance: | 7.1 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
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Nissan Sentra
#31 in Affordable Small Cars
While test drivers agree that the redesigned 2013 Nissan Sentra is easily surpassed by rivals with stronger engines and better handling, they are impressed with its rear passenger ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 7.5 |
| Performance: | 6.7 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 8.7 |
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Nissan Versa
#40 in Affordable Small Cars
The 2013 Nissan Versa pleases test drivers with its spacious interior, large trunk and low base price. However, they also say that the Versa falters with a low-buck interior ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 7.0 |
| Performance: | 7.2 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | 8.8 |
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Scion iQ
#35 in Affordable Small Cars
The 2013 Scion iQ isn’t fast and lacks rear-passenger and cargo space, but test drivers say it’s perfect for city life. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 7.2 |
| Performance: | 6.3 |
| Interior: | 6.2 |
| Safety: | 8.5 |
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Scion tC
#33 in Affordable Small Cars
Although many test drivers say the 2013 Scion tC’s sporty exterior doesn't mean it has engaging performance, they are impressed with its spacious cabin, large cargo area and abundance ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 7.3 |
| Performance: | 6.9 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 9.4 |
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Scion xD
#20 in Affordable Small Cars
Reviewers likes the 2013 Scion xD’s many standard features and around-town performance, but say both the front and rear seats need more legroom. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 7.8 |
| Performance: | 7.2 |
| Interior: | 7.0 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
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Smart Fortwo
#43 in Affordable Small Cars
If you want a small car for the city and only need seating for two, test drivers think the 2013 Smart Fortwo is a decent choice. However, some say ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 6.3 |
| Performance: | 5.3 |
| Interior: | 8.5 |
| Safety: | 9.1 |
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Subaru Impreza
#14 in Affordable Small Cars
Test drivers say that the 2013 Subaru Impreza earns points for practicality with its spacious, comfortable interior and standard all-wheel drive. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Performance: | 7.8 |
| Interior: | 8.9 |
| Safety: | 10.0 |
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Suzuki SX4
#37 in Affordable Small Cars
The 2013 Suzuki SX4’s available all-wheel drive is appealing, but other affordable small cars have better fuel economy ratings and more standard features. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 7.1 |
| Performance: | 7.3 |
| Interior: | 7.3 |
| Safety: | 7.5 |
| Reliability: | N/A |
Toyota Corolla
#37 in Affordable Small Cars
While most test drivers say the 2013 Toyota Corolla is underpowered, has poor fuel economy and a dull cabin, the Corolla has one of the highest reliability scores in ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 7.1 |
| Performance: | 6.8 |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | 9.4 |
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Toyota Matrix
#33 in Affordable Small Cars
While the 2013 Toyota Matrix’s available all-wheel is rare in this class, test drivers don’t think it compensates for the Matrix’s mediocre performance and cheap interior. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 7.3 |
| Performance: | 6.8 |
| Interior: | 6.9 |
| Safety: | 9.1 |
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Toyota Prius c
#7 in Affordable Small Cars
The 2013 Toyota Prius c has impressive gas mileage and easy-to-use tech and climate features, but test drivers complain about its underpowered engine. Read full review »
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| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 6.6 |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
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Toyota Yaris
#40 in Affordable Small Cars
The 2013 Toyota Yaris has one of the highest reliability scores in its class and a roomy cabin, but test drivers prefer its competitors, which have more engaging performance. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 7.0 |
| Performance: | 6.6 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | 9.4 |
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Volkswagen Beetle
#18 in Affordable Small Cars
Test drivers like the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle’s diverse engine lineup. They also praise the Beetle’s cabin, which is pretty spacious for a hatchback that puts fashion before ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 8.0 |
| Interior: | 6.5 |
| Safety: | 9.4 |
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Volkswagen Golf
#5 in Affordable Small Cars
The 2013 Volkswagen Golf has a high-quality interior, spacious cabin and fuel-efficient diesel engine, but the Golf is also one of the most expensive cars in its ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 8.4 |
| Performance: | 8.3 |
| Interior: | 8.8 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
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Volkswagen Jetta
#27 in Affordable Small Cars
The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta has one of the most spacious cabins and largest trunks in the class, but lower trims are panned for their cheap interior materials ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 7.6 |
| Performance: | 7.6 |
| Interior: | 8.7 |
| Safety: | 9.4 |
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