
The Hyundai Kona boasts a broad lineup stretching from budget-priced models to full electric powertrains.
It’s a strong contender.
Look to the Mazda CX-3 for its shapely style and surprising road manners.
The Subaru Crosstrek is spacious and immensely capable, if a little short on refinement.
Nissan’s Kicks is a value play, but it feels priced right given its limited feature set.
This year’s new VW Taos intrigues with its Tiguan-lite dimensions and power.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2022 Honda HR-V puts a flexible cargo space to the fore, while performance takes a back seat. |
The Taos offers a winning combination of value, technology, and spaciousness that other small SUVs can’t match. |
The 2021 Hyundai Kona wears like statement jewelry, and drives like a bargain. |
The 2021 Mazda CX-30 is great-looking, spacious, and more polished and fun-to-drive than other compact competitors, but it’s a step behind in value and features. |
The 2021 Nissan Kicks is a small crossover for a small budget but it comes packed with features and value. |
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek flexes a more potent available powertrain but still prioritizes safety and capability. |
MSRP From | |||||
$21,870 | $23,495 | $20,500 | $22,050 | $19,600 | $22,245 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 31 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small Station Wagons | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Midsize Cars | Small SUV 4WD |
Style Name | |||||
LX 2WD CVT | S FWD | SE Automatic FWD | 2.5 S FWD | S FWD | Manual |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All 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 | CVT w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2022 Honda HR-V vs. 2022 Volkswagen Taos | 2022 Honda HR-V vs. 2021 Hyundai Kona | 2022 Honda HR-V vs. 2021 Mazda CX-30 | 2022 Honda HR-V vs. 2021 Nissan Kicks | 2022 Honda HR-V vs. 2021 Subaru Crosstrek |