Want to buy a new hatchback? Here are the top picks of the year based on customer reviews. Read on!
2020 Honda Fit
This hatchback ranks near the top of the subcompact car class in many lists. It has a spacious and attractive cabin with a configurable rear seat which makes cargo-hauling super easy, and it is available with a number of driver aids.
Pros:
– Versatile cargo hold with enough space
– Spacious, attractive cabin
– Lots of safety features
– Great fuel economy
2021 Honda Civic
Thanks to its spacious cabin and excellent handling, the 2021 Honda Civic is one of our top picks for the year.
Pros:
– Athletic handling
– Smooth ride
– Good fuel efficiency
– Powerful engine options
– Spacious passenger and cargo
2021 Mazda Mazda3
This hatchback is one of the top-ranked compact cars of the year. It has a high-end, stylish interior, peppy engine options, and great handling.
Pros:
– Sharp handling
– Powerful engine options
– Upscale cabin interiors
– User-friendly infotainment systems
2021 Volkswagen GTI
Thrilling handling, solid acceleration, as well as a refined, spacious cabin have made the 2021 Volkswagen GTI a crowd favorite.
Pros:
– Skillful handling
– Muscular engine
– Spacious passenger and cargo
– Superior interior quality
2021 Hyundai Veloster
This hatchback places midway among available compact cars, offering lively handling, powerful optional engines, and user-friendly technology. However, its interior quality is mixed and it has a below-average fuel economy.
Pros:
– Deft handling
– Peppy turbocharged engine options
– Intuitive infotainment systems
– Low base price
– Extensive list of standard features
2020 Kia Rio
This hatchback’s engaging ride and a strong predicted reliability rating help place it in the top third of this subcompact car ranking but it doesn’t offer as many safety features as its competitions.
Pros:
– User-friendly infotainment systems
– Attractive, plush cabin
– Athletic handling
– Good fuel economy
2021 Toyota Corolla
This hatchback lands in the bottom half of this compact car ranking list because it struggles to match the power, agility, and practicality of its competition cars.
Pros:
– Gentle ride
– Good gas mileage
– Use-friendly infotainment controls
– Great predicted reliability rating
2021 Volkswagen Golf
The 2021 Volkswagen Golf places in the middle of this hatchback rankings list. Though it has lively handling, a high-end cabin, and great cargo space, its infotainment system is lacking, and the acceleration could be better on the highway.
Pros:
– Composed handling
– Plush cabin
– Roomy back seat
– Expansive cargo hold
