In calendar 2012, when Corolla was the oldest
car in the compact sedan segment, it came a close second in sales behind a fresh Civic — about 50,000 ahead of Cruze and Focus, and 90,000 ahead of Elantra.
After a clear comparison of various branded
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It is the first
car in the compact sedan segment to standardize dual front airbags and ABS across all variants.
This led to a skinny version of a slalom that wasn't best suited for
any car in the compact sedan segment, forcing some tight turns to be made with one hand on the wheel in order to salvage it without knocking over any pylons.
Not exact matches
When customers walk into Dale Fox's
car rental business
in Venice, California, they aren't greeted by a choice of
compact,
sedan or SUV; they're greeted by art — both on the walls and on four wheels.
The two global leaders
in the auto industry are fast considering Tesla as a rival, with Daimler's Mercedes Benz B - Class
compact car and Toyota's Lexus LS
sedan directly competing with Tesla's $ 71,000 Model S.
Ford's Focus
compact car is sold as a
sedan in base S, SE, SES and SEL trims.
However, the Toyota Corolla remains the top seller
in the
compact car game, with 25,609
sedans leaving dealer lots last month.
In fact, nearly every
compact car on the market offers both a traditional
sedan and five - door variation, giving buyers the flexibility to choose which body style suits them best.
Nevertheless, the Cruze has turned things around for Chevrolet
in the
compact sedan segment, and the appearance of the 2014 Cruze diesel shows how serious General Motors is about this small
car.
It has become an automotive shibboleth that consumers trade
in midsize
sedans for
compact SUVs, and
compact sedans for subcompact SUVs, and perhaps that's why
compacts aren't sliding quite so quickly as midsize
cars.
Although some blood was spilled
in the process, we have begun our
compact sedan comparison by selecting eight
cars that are making news
in the marketplace right now: Chevrolet Cruze, Dodge Dart, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Kia Forte, Mazda 3, Toyota Corolla, and Volkswagen Jetta.
In fact, each of the cars in this comparison seemed far more like a mid-size sedan than the crummy compact sedans of the past that we can't help but remembe
In fact, each of the
cars in this comparison seemed far more like a mid-size sedan than the crummy compact sedans of the past that we can't help but remembe
in this comparison seemed far more like a mid-size
sedan than the crummy
compact sedans of the past that we can't help but remember.
Middleburg, VIRGINIA — We can't think of a brand
in the
compact sedan space that is doing more with its
car than Volkswagen is with the Jetta.
Mazda's
compact car doesn't need any fancy extras to achieve impressive mpg numbers;
in fact, the base model of the Mazda 3
sedan achieves the highest fuel economy numbers of any 3 configuration with its 41 - mpg highway rating.
The Building Blocks Just like the other
cars in Midsize Madness, the Accord has left behind the niche of
compact sedans it once occupied and adopted a more American way of doing business, emphasizing spaciousness and comfort.
The second - generation 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
compact sedan builds upon the qualities we liked
in the original, such as a quiet ride, with the addition of a more refined turbocharged four - cylinder engine and greater
in -
car connectivity, but I wish the driving experience were more engaging.
The Toyota Yaris took the top spot
in the subcompact -
car category, while the Hyundai Elantra
sedan was the highest - ranking
compact car.
What it is: The Chevrolet Cruze is a
compact car with a standard turbocharged gas engine, available
in sedan and hatchback body styles.
Yes, the
car's exterior classifies the Elantra officially as a
compact, but the interior offers space that would feel appropriate
in a midsize
sedan.
Although these vehicles are
compact, they ride higher than
sedans, making them easy to get
in and out of and especially easy to lift kids out of
car seats.
From the CX - 5 crossover to the Mazda6 midsize
sedan, Mazda is slowly gaining popular appeal, and the most important
car in Mazda's move away from being a badly kept secret is the
compact Mazda3.
The established
car - building countries may be
in virtual lockstep when it comes to stamping out family
sedans,
compacts, and crossovers, but ask them to produce a premium sports
car, and you get the Porsche 911 Carrera S, the Nissan GT - R, the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, and, now, the Lotus Evora.
The Forte is Kia's five - seat
compact car, available
in sedan and hatchback body styles, with the latter designated the Forte5.
If a production model does indeed turn out to be based on the same UKL architecture as the BMW X1 and 2 Series Gran Tourer, the
car will likely be offered with both front - and all - wheel drive, leaving enthusiasts» dreams of a
compact rear - wheel - drive BMW
sedan in the dust.
What it is: The Forte is Kia's
compact car, and it's available
in sedan and hatchback body styles.
Value
in Its Class There are sportier
compact cars than the Cruze, but Chevrolet's redesigned
sedan ranks as one of the most refined.
The
compact sedan has «sculpted body forms complemented by smoothly contoured lines,» the automaker says
in a statement distributed to media ahead of the
car's debut at the show.
The five - seat Corolla
sedan is Toyota's entrant
in the
compact -
car segment.
In all, the eAssist system is a very painless and unobtrusive way to get compact - car gas mileage in a big, comfortable seda
In all, the eAssist system is a very painless and unobtrusive way to get
compact -
car gas mileage
in a big, comfortable seda
in a big, comfortable
sedan.
Further down the road, look for Alfa Romeo's U.S. lineup to expand with a possible Giulietta
compact hatchback, a Giulia rear - wheel - drive sport
sedan, and the 2C Spider, a sports
car developed
in conjunction with the next - generation Mazda Miata.
What it is: The Focus serves as Ford's entry
in the
compact car class; it's available
in sedan and hatchback body styles.
For years, there have been better
compact sedans than the Toyota Corolla, and that's truer now than ever before
in the
car's long history.
The Ford Focus is a
compact car that comes
in both
sedan and hatchback form, both of which are aimed at shoppers looking for an inexpensive commuter vehicle.
About Honda Civic One of the best - selling
compact cars in the United States, the Civic features a lineup of six distinct models: the conventional gasoline - powered Civic
Sedan and Civic Coupe, two high - performance Civic Si models, gasoline - electric Civic Hybrid, the Civic Natural Gas and Civic HF high fuel economy model.
Be it a
compact car,
sedan, hatchback, crossover, or SUV / fuel - efficient, stylish, powerful, or tech - oriented, we have you covered
in our
Other models
in its lineup to be refreshed for 2016 include the best - selling Accord midsize
sedan, which was last revamped for 2013, and the CR - Z
compact car.
At $ 41,995, the S3 is not the cheapest ticket
in the daily driver, all -» rounder park, but it's one of the best
in terms of
compact sedan new -
car driving satisfaction, build quality and duality of purpose.
The new crop of C63s begins arriving
in U.S. showrooms this March starting with the
sedan that will be offered
in two flavors: The C63 and the even hotter C63 S. Both are powered by a 4.0 - liter twin - turbocharged V8 closely related to the engine that powers the aforementioned GT sports
car, which features a «hot inside V» layout for the two turbochargers, meaning they're mounted inside the V portion of the engine to produce a more
compact package and provide optimal response time.
Since families have different needs, the survey reviewed various types of
cars from
compact sedans, crossovers, minivans and large SUVs before picking a winner
in each category.
■ Jaguar lineup
in 2018E - Pace
compact crossoverF - Pace midsize crossoverF - Type sports
car, coupe and convertibleI - Pace fully electric crossoverXE
compact sedanXF
sedan and wagonXJ large
sedan
Added comfort with contemporary style is the leather interior to heighten the quality and craftsmanship for the BMW 3 Series More information about the 2013 BMW 3 Series: The BMW 3 - Series is a family of sporty
sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles — all sized at what would be considered a compact car in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 - Series Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous pla
sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles — all sized at what would be considered a
compact car in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 - Series
Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous pla
Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model
sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous platform.
It is a
compact executive
car that comes available
in either a
sedan or wagon style.
2018 Honda Civic: The 2018 Honda Civic is a five - seat
compact car that is available
in sedan, coupe, and hatchback forms.
Ford has resurrected the Escort name on a contemporary styled
compact sedan set to go on sale
in 2014; but only
in China where Ford's traditional small
car nomenclature remains untainted — the...
BMW INTRODUCES
COMPACT SEDAN CONCEPT New car sales in China have slowed considerably this year, but BMW believes there's still room to grow in the premium compact
COMPACT SEDAN CONCEPT New
car sales
in China have slowed considerably this year, but BMW believes there's still room to grow
in the premium
compact compact market.
EPA guidelines for vehicle size class stipulate a
car having combined passenger and cargo room of 110 to 119.9 cubic feet (3,110 to 3,400 L) is considered a
compact car, and as such the tenth generation Civic
sedan is technically a small - end
compact car, although it still competes
in the
compact class.
The Toyota Corolla is a
compact sedan, introduced
in the late 1960s and believed to be the best - selling passenger
car of all time.
For 2018, Audi's A3
compact - luxury sports
car is offered as a
sedan, convertible and,
in the A3 Sportback e-tron, a plug -
in hybrid hatchback.
The aged Lancer
compact sedan and odd i - MiEV electric
car are cancelled, leaving the Mirage hatchback and
sedan, Outlander Sport, and the Outlander
in the lineup.