The 2015 Lexus CT 200h doesn't have any direct competitors, as it's the only compact hybrid luxury hatchback on the market.
However, there are a few that stand up to it for either fuel economy or brand cachet, depending on what you're looking for in a car.
The best equipped versions of the Toyota Prius are slightly more spacious, but not as engaging or attractive.
The Ford C-Max is a family car with more technology than you'd expect from a non-luxury vehicle, but it doesn't earn the same kind of gas mileage that you'll find in the Toyota products.
The Audi A3 is no longer offered in a hatchback in its traditional guise–though a fuel-sipping diesel wagon is on the way–and it's one of the best-driving vehicles in the segment.
The VW GTI is a blast to drive and offers better interior space than the CT, but it's not offered as a hybrid.
There's also the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250, which stands head and shoulders above the rest for brand cachet, but it's not nearly as fuel-efficient as the CT 200h.
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The 2015 Lexus CT 200h is the industry's only small luxury hatchback that's also a hybrid, and it's considerably more fun than you might expect. |
The 2015 Audi A3 and S3 put more pressure on "premium" small sedans, with real prestige in their badges and real potential in their spec sheets. |
With their stylish interiors and perky driving feel, the 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi are somewhat sportier alternatives to the Toyota Prius lineup. |
The 2015 Mazda 3 is one of the best-driving small cars, with efficient engines and smooth transmissions that help give it a more premium feel than its price would suggest. |
The 2015 CLA is a small Mercedes done right, with enough of the brand's style and refinement mixed with a dash of youthfulness. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $32,200 | $29,900 | $24,170 | $16,945 | $31,500 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 43 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 43 MPG Hwy | 40 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Large Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
| Style Name | ||||
| 5-Door Sedan Hybrid | 4-Door Sedan FWD 1.8T Premium | 5-Door HB SE | 4-Door Sedan Manual i SV | 4-Door Sedan CLA 250 FWD |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Hatchback | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| CVT w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | CVT w/OD | Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD |
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