Car Rankings: Affordable Compact Wagons
Ranking of compact wagons and hatchbacks, generally priced under $25,000. Chrysler PT Cruiser, Toyota Matrix, Pontiac Vibe and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test drives.
| Rank | Car | Overall | Performance | Exterior | Interior | Safety | Reliability | MSRP | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
8.6
|
7.4
|
7.1
|
7.6
|
NA
|
7.0
|
$17,995 $22,515 |
City: 22 Hwy: 28 |
|
| #2 |
8.5
|
7.3
|
8.2
|
7.2
|
9.5
|
NA
|
$15,650 $16,600 |
City: 22 Hwy: 28 |
|
| #3 |
8.3
|
7.0
|
8.0
|
7.3
|
8.4
|
7.0
|
$15,970 $23,515 |
City: 21 Hwy: 26 |
|
| #3 |
8.3
|
7.4
|
7.8
|
6.9
|
8.5
|
8.0
|
$12,915 $14,715 |
City: 27 Hwy: 32 |
|
| #5 |
8.2
|
7.0
|
7.7
|
7.2
|
9.5
|
8.0
|
$15,995 $16,995 |
City: 23 Hwy: 30 |
|
| #6 |
8.1
|
6.9
|
7.5
|
7.5
|
8.4
|
4.0
|
$15,339 $18,189 |
City: 21 Hwy: 28 |
|
| #7 |
7.7
|
8.3
|
NA
|
8.4
|
9.8
|
6.0
|
$17,495 $28,950 |
City: 20 Hwy: 27 |
|
| #8 |
7.5
|
6.5
|
7.2
|
7.4
|
9.8
|
6.0
|
$16,730 $18,050 |
City: 21 Hwy: 30 |
|
| #9 |
7.3
|
7.7
|
8.6
|
7.8
|
NA
|
4.0
|
$22,950 $25,700 |
City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
|
| #10 |
7.0
|
6.5
|
7.1
|
7.4
|
NA
|
7.0
|
$19,310 $19,310 |
City: 21 Hwy: 28 |
|
| #11 |
6.5
|
5.9
|
6.8
|
6.6
|
8.8
|
5.0
|
$14,965 $23,350 |
City: 24 Hwy: 29 |
|
| #11 |
6.5
|
6.3
|
6.0
|
6.9
|
NA
|
NA
|
$16,190 $21,850 |
City: 21 Hwy: 28 |
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The following vehicles have not been ranked. Please check back soon.| Car | Overall | Performance | Exterior | Interior | Safety | Reliability | MSRP | MPG |
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NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | $19,950 $19,950 |
City: 28 Hwy: 37 |
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NA
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NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | $None $None |
City: None Hwy: None |
