Even a few years into its current design, the Honda Civic is a wise choice thanks to its wide range of engines and body styles.
A new Mazda 3 arrives for 2019; it’s hampered in hatchback form by a thick roof pillar, but handles well.
The VW Jetta was redesigned for 2019 and has a spacious interior with a refined engine—make sure it's on your shopping list.
Hyundai's Elantra remains a good choice for its value and refinement, and it’s fun in Sport trim.
The similar Kia Forte has a handsome shape and excellent warranty coverage, too.
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It’s still among the more mildly flavored mass-market sedans, but the 2020 Toyota Corolla has dropped the bland from its diet. |
The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze gains some good content, but its advanced safety tech should be more accessible. |
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra delivers good handling and a lot of value for the money. |
The 2019 Kia Forte pairs stylish good looks with a lot of features, making it a compact sedan standout. |
The 2019 Mazda 3 keeps the zoom, but all-wheel-drive practicality and a vastly upgraded interior make it much more than that. |
The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is a mild-mannered, well-equipped compact sedan. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $19,500 | $17,995 | $17,200 | $17,790 | N/A | $18,745 |
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| 29 MPG City / 52 MPG Hwy | 28 MPG City / 48 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy | 30 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | |
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| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | N/A | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Compact Cars | Midsize Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | N/A | Compact Cars |
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| L CVT (GS) | 4-Door Sedan L | SE Manual | FE Manual | N/A | S Manual w/SULEV |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | N/A | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | N/A | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| CVT w/OD | Automatic | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | N/A | Manual w/OD |
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| 2020 Toyota Corolla vs. 2019 Chevrolet Cruze | 2020 Toyota Corolla vs. 2019 Hyundai Elantra | 2020 Toyota Corolla vs. 2019 Kia Forte | 2020 Toyota Corolla vs. 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2020 Toyota Corolla vs. 2019 Volkswagen Jetta | |
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