SUV Rankings: Affordable Compact SUVs
View the best small SUVs, generally priced below $30,000. Compare small SUV reviews and specs to find a top compact SUV for you. Learn more about our rankings.
| Rank | Car | Overall | Performance | Interior | Safety | Reliability | MSRP | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
8.6
|
8.4
|
7.6
|
9.4
|
2.5
|
$22,470 $32,120 |
City: 22 Hwy: 31 |
|
| #2 |
8.5
|
8.2
|
8.4
|
9.4
|
3.0
|
$20,995 $28,595 |
City: 26 Hwy: 35 |
|
| #3 |
8.4
|
7.2
|
8.1
|
9.8
|
4.5
|
$22,795 $30,295 |
City: 23 Hwy: 31 |
|
| #4 |
7.9
|
7.6
|
8.5
|
9.4
|
2.5
|
$24,225 $32,735 |
City: 22 Hwy: 32 |
|
| #4 |
7.9
|
8.2
|
8.1
|
9.2
|
3.0
|
$21,295 $29,995 |
City: - TBD - Hwy: - TBD - |
|
| #6 |
7.8
|
7.3
|
8.3
|
9.4
|
3.0
|
$26,305 $36,745 |
City: 22 Hwy: 32 |
|
| #6 |
7.8
|
7.3
|
7.0
|
9.8
|
4.5
|
$23,300 $28,410 |
City: 24 (Est) Hwy: 31 (Est) |
|
| #8 |
7.7
|
6.8
|
7.1
|
N/A
|
4.0
|
$24,200 $29,690 |
City: 25 Hwy: 33 |
|
| #8 |
7.7
|
7.6
|
6.9
|
9.8
|
3.0
|
$19,000 $28,400 |
City: 20 Hwy: 27 |
|
| #8 |
7.7
|
7.7
|
7.8
|
9.8
|
2.5
|
$22,000 $34,850 |
City: 27 Hwy: 35 |
|
| #11 |
7.6
|
7.2
|
7.3
|
9.4
|
2.5
|
$19,595 $27,095 |
City: 20 Hwy: 26 |
|
| #11 |
7.6
|
7.7
|
6.6
|
9.0
|
2.5
|
$18,990 $25,990 |
City: 27 Hwy: 32 |
|
| #11 |
7.6
|
7.4
|
7.1
|
9.2
|
3.5
|
$20,310 $27,950 |
City: 23 Hwy: 28 |
|
| #11 |
7.6
|
7.1
|
8.5
|
9.8
|
3.0
|
$21,995 $24,495 |
City: 23 Hwy: 30 |
|
| #15 |
7.4
|
7.1
|
7.1
|
9.4
|
2.0
|
$18,995 $30,795 |
City: 19 Hwy: 26 |
|
| #15 |
7.4
|
8.3
|
6.6
|
7.1
|
2.0
|
$22,295 $34,195 |
City: 16 Hwy: 21 |
|
| #15 |
7.4
|
8.3
|
7.7
|
9.0
|
2.5
|
$22,995 $37,130 |
City: 18 (2012) Hwy: 26 (2012) |
|
| #18 |
7.2
|
7.6
|
7.4
|
9.2
|
2.5
|
$19,170 $23,695 |
City: 24 Hwy: 31 |
|
| #19 |
7.0
|
6.7
|
7.5
|
8.1
|
N/A
|
$19,949 $25,949 |
City: 19 Hwy: 26 |
|
| #20 |
6.4
|
6.2
|
7.2
|
8.8
|
3.0
|
$15,995 $25,695 |
City: 23 Hwy: 30 |
|
| #21 |
6.3
|
6.3
|
5.9
|
7.2
|
2.5
|
$19,495 $26,395 |
City: 23 Hwy: 30 |
