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.

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Rank	Car	Overall	Performance	Exterior	Interior	Safety	Reliability	MSRP	MPG
#1	2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Read Full Review	8.9 Very Good	7.7	NA	8.9	NA	NA	$15,995 $19,795	City: 23 Hwy: 31
#2	2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Read Full Review	8.6 Very Good	8.7	7.5	7.7	9.4	5.0	$19,075 $27,165	City: 21 Hwy: 30
#3	2009 MINI Clubman Read Full Review	8.2 Very Good	8.2	8.1	6.3	NA	5.0	$20,200 $30,800	City: 28 Hwy: 37
#4	2010 Chevrolet HHR Read Full Review	7.2 Good	6.9	7.5	7.7	9.9	5.0	$18,720 $26,255	City: 22 Hwy: 32
#5	2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Read Full Review	7.0 Good	7.0	7.4	7.4	NA	7.0	$18,275 $18,275	City: 19 (Est) Hwy: 24 (Est)

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Car	Overall	Performance	Exterior	Interior	Safety	Reliability	MSRP	MPG
2011  Fiat Panda Read Full Review	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	$None $None	City: None Hwy: None