: Praised for its refined ride and practical hatchback design. The 2021 model is ranked as one of the most reliable used compacts under $20,000. Best for Fuel Efficiency & EVs
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: 2015–2017 Honda Civic , 2016–2017 Toyota Corolla , or 2016 Mazda3 . : Praised for its refined ride and practical
For shoppers with specific spending limits, these years and models are currently recommended as top values: For maximum utility in a tiny footprint, the
: 2016 Hyundai Elantra , 2017 Chevrolet Spark , or 2014 Kia Soul .