The redesigned Civic reinvigorated the Honda lineup with a larger footprint, roomier interior, and more mature styling, as well as sedan, hatchback, Si and Type R models.
Hyundai buffed up the 2022 Elantra as well and fitted it with an N performance variant, though the styling tries too hard to express that it is something more than a compact sedan.
The Mazda 3 sedan and hatch extend into the premium class more gracefully and expensively, but it offers great power, handling, and optional all-wheel drive.
A Subaru Impreza makes a great choice for drivers who regularly encounter snow or gravel, but don’t want the ovoid proportions of the Crosstrek.
The refreshed Kia Forte impresses as a budget thriller in some configurations.
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More power and more efficiency, as well as better safety and multimedia systems, enhance the refreshed 2023 Toyota Corolla. |
The 2022 Honda Civic remains a go-to economy car, with low-key performance and high-economy powertrains. |
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra excites us with its styling and gas mileage, but loses us with interior quality. |
The 2022 Kia Forte jams its compact cabin with value, though performance falls flat. |
The 2022 Mazda 3 makes a play for upscale compact-car buyers with a rich interior and cut-above handling. |
The 2022 Subaru Impreza pegs the rational meter, with standard all-wheel drive and excellent crash-test performance. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| Coming Soon | $22,550 | $20,200 | $19,090 | $21,150 | $19,295 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| Coming Soon MPG City / Coming Soon MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 56 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | Coming Soon MPG City / Coming Soon MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| N/A | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | N/A |
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| N/A | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars | N/A |
| Style Name | |||||
| N/A | LX CVT | SE IVT | FE IVT | 2.0 FWD | N/A |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| N/A | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | N/A |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| N/A | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| N/A | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | N/A |
| Transmission | |||||
| N/A | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | N/A |
| Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
| 2023 Toyota Corolla vs. 2022 Honda Civic | 2023 Toyota Corolla vs. 2022 Hyundai Elantra | 2023 Toyota Corolla vs. 2022 Kia Forte | 2023 Toyota Corolla vs. 2022 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2023 Toyota Corolla vs. 2022 Subaru Impreza | |
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