Car Rankings: Affordable Compact Wagons
Ranking of compact wagons and hatchbacks, generally priced under $25,000. Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chevrolet HHR, MINI Clubman and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test drives.
- MSRP: $15,995 - $19,795
- Invoice: $15,525 - $18,957
- Avg. Paid: $16,106 - $19,758
- MPG: 23 City / 31 Hwy
#1
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring
If you want practicality and value, you can't go wrong with the Hyundai Elantra Touring.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.9 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 8.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $19,075 - $27,165
- Invoice: $18,400 - $25,392
- Avg. Paid: $19,016 - $26,724
- MPG: 21 City / 30 Hwy
#2
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen offers a lot of usable space and one of the most refined driving experiences available in a compact wagon, all available for ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 8.7 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | 9.4 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $20,200 - $30,800
- Invoice: $18,180 - $27,720
- Avg. Paid: $20,451 - $30,727
- MPG: 28 City / 37 Hwy
#3
2009 MINI Clubman
The 2009 MINI Clubman takes the formula that the MINI Cooper used to achieve worldwide popularity and expands on it, literally and figuratively. The Clubman has all ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 8.1 |
| Interior: | 6.3 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $18,720 - $26,255
- Invoice: $17,971 - $25,205
- Avg. Paid: $18,794 - $26,000
- MPG: 22 City / 32 Hwy
#4
2010 Chevrolet HHR
With cargo versatility and cool retro style the 2010 Chevy HHR is miles away from the old wood-sided wagon you used to get hauled to Grandma's in. ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.2 |
| Performance: | 6.9 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $18,275 - $18,275
- Invoice: $17,818 - $17,818
- Avg. Paid: $18,257 - $18,257
- MPG: 19 (Est) City / 24 (Est) Hwy
#5
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Slow and funny looking, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is the zombie of the automotive world. Despite falling sales and harsh reviews, the PT Cruiser just won't ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.0 |
| Performance: | 7.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.4 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
Unranked: Affordable Compact Wagons
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