
The 2015 Dodge Dart is a stylish, tech-filled choice among cars that are ostensibly designed to save money and fuel.
The Hyundai Elantra earns high marks for value, style, and overall popularity–dealers can't seem to keep them on their lots.
The Toyota Corolla was redesigned last year, making it considerably more attractive than past models, although the underlying mechanicals carried over and it drives about the same.
The Honda Civic gets decent fuel economy and comes with much-improved interior after last year's update.
The Ford Focus feels upscale compared to the others, and it drives and handles well, too.
That all comes at a cost, though, since the Focus can touch $30,000 with its most-equipped models.
Finally, the Chevrolet Cruze is a handsome, solid performer offered with efficient turbocharged four-cylinder gas or diesel engines and one of the quietest rides in the segment.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2015 Dodge Dart brings back some of the Neon's personality with all of the modern features you could want in a compact car. |
The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze might now be one of the oldest designs in its class, but it remains one of the strongest entries -- especially for those focused on comfort, practicality, and fuel-efficiency. |
The 2015 Ford Focus lineup gets a clean new look for 2015, as well as a high-mileage three-cylinder engine option and revamped cabin comforts. From efficiency-minded models to the high-performance ST, it remains one of the best-driving small cars on the market. |
The 2015 Honda Civic is refined, comfortable, and offers top-notch safety ratings and features. |
Snappy sheetmetal and smart packaging puts the 2015 Hyundai Elantra on most must-drive lists, though it's not as engaging to drive as some compact sedans. |
The 2015 Toyota Corolla maintains its reputation for low running costs and frugality, but there's not a lot more beyond that, to make this a very appealing lineup. |
MSRP From | |||||
$16,495 | $16,170 | $17,170 | $18,290 | $17,250 | $16,950 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
22 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 46 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 47 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
Style Name | |||||
4-Door Sedan SE | 4-Door Sedan Manual L | 4-Door Sedan S | 2-Door Manual LX | 4-Door Sedan Manual SE (Alabama Plant) | 4-Door Sedan Manual L (Natl) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Coupe | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | |||||
Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2015 Dodge Dart vs. 2015 Chevrolet Cruze | 2015 Dodge Dart vs. 2015 Ford Focus | 2015 Dodge Dart vs. 2015 Honda Civic | 2015 Dodge Dart vs. 2015 Hyundai Elantra | 2015 Dodge Dart vs. 2015 Toyota Corolla |