
Subcompact crossover SUVs are hardly penalty boxes.
The Toyota C-HR has a great ride quality, but its tight interior and agonizingly slow acceleration make it hard to recommend.
The Ford Ecosport has a dated design and concerning crash-test results.
Boxy looks tie the Jeep Renegade into its ‘80s Cherokee great-grandpa, and it can be a formidable off-roader.
One of our favorites is the segment’s newcomer, the Hyundai Kona.
It’s priced well and drips with personality.
The Subaru Crosstrek is plucky and feels a class above its rivals inside; it gets a more powerful engine this year.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2021 Honda HR-V leans into hatchback practicality, but its fuel economy and standard safety gear lag. |
The 2021 Ford Ecosport small crossover forsakes its name and doesn’t offer much by way of driving excitement or efficiency. |
The 2021 Hyundai Kona wears like statement jewelry, and drives like a bargain. |
The 2021 Jeep Renegade is the small off-road SUV that doesn’t know how to quit. |
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek flexes a more potent available powertrain but still prioritizes safety and capability. |
The 2020 Toyota C-HR’s updated styling is less polarizing, and it now includes both Apple and Android smartphone support. |
MSRP From | |||||
$21,220 | $19,995 | $20,500 | $22,850 | $22,245 | $21,295 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small Station Wagon | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Compact Cars |
Style Name | |||||
LX 2WD CVT | S FWD | SE Automatic FWD | Jeepster FWD *Ltd Avail* | Manual | LE FWD (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | CVT w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2021 Honda HR-V vs. 2021 Ford Ecosport | 2021 Honda HR-V vs. 2021 Hyundai Kona | 2021 Honda HR-V vs. 2021 Jeep Renegade | 2021 Honda HR-V vs. 2021 Subaru Crosstrek | 2021 Honda HR-V vs. 2020 Toyota C-HR |