If a retro-inspired, quirky small hatchback is what you want, your choices are limited to the Mini Cooper, Fiat 500, and Volkswagen Beetle, though the latter is in its last year.
The Fiat matches the Mini in its commitment to cuteness but falls behind in several key areas such as quality and safety.
Kia’s recently-redesigned Rio is a well-rounded small car for a serious bargain, and the Honda Fit makes better use of its interior space than almost any other vehicle.
The Toyota Yaris is also a value play but comes in hatchback and fun-to-drive Mazda-based sedan.
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The 2019 Mini Cooper makes no apologies for its heritage, packing charm and fun into a pint-size package. |
The 2019 Honda Fit is the spiritual successor to what put Honda on the map: it's small, versatile, and fuel efficient. |
The 2019 Kia Rio gives used cars a run for their money with its great warranty, good ride, safety tech, and spacious interior. |
The fun 2019 Toyota Yaris sedan has thankfully outlived its hatchback cousin. |
The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle offers a surprising amount of value and a great warranty. |
The 2019 Fiat 500 is appealing for those who value personality above all else, but it sports some glaring flaws. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $21,900 | $16,190 | $15,390 | $15,600 | $20,895 | $16,245 |
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| 22 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 29 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 28 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 30 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 28 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Minicompact Cars | Small Station Wagon | Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Minicompact Cars |
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| Oxford Edition FWD | LX Manual | S Automatic | L Manual (GS) | Final Edition SE Automatic | Pop Hatch |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Hatchback | Hatchback | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Transmission | |||||
| Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2019 MINI Cooper vs. 2019 Honda Fit | 2019 MINI Cooper vs. 2019 Kia Rio | 2019 MINI Cooper vs. 2019 Toyota Yaris | 2019 MINI Cooper vs. 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | 2019 MINI Cooper vs. 2019 FIAT 500 | |
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