The best compact cars for 2023

Expert rating: 4.7 / 5

Combined fuel economy: 33 MPG

The Honda
HMC,
-0.49%
Civic is our Compact Car Best Buy for 2023. It’s feature-rich, comfortable, looks good, drives well and is built on an established track record of resale value and reliability.

2. 2023 Hyundai Elantra

Starting price: $22,065

Expert rating: 4.6 / 5

Combined fuel economy: 37 MPG

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra is proof that the compact sedan class is vibrant and evolving. Yet it still delivers what most buyers want.

3. 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

Starting price: $25,665

Expert rating: 4.6 / 5

Combined fuel economy: 54 MPG

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid compact sedan is spacious, well-equipped for the money, safe, and extremely fuel-efficient.

4. 2023 Toyota Corolla

Starting price: $22,645

Expert rating: 4.4 / 5

Combined fuel economy: 35 MPG

The 2023 Toyota
TM,
-0.16%
Corolla is a safe and reliable compact car, updated with a revised look and updated safety and infotainment tech features.

The Toyota Corolla Hybrid gets a nice update for 2023 with updated tech features, a revised hybrid powertrain, and available AWD.

6. 2023 Kia Forte

Starting price: $20,815

Expert rating: 4.2 / 5

Combined fuel economy: 34 MPG

The roomy 2023 Kia
000270,
-2.24%
Forte compact sedan can be cheap to buy and run while adding a bit of driveway appeal with its styling.

Also see: The 2023 Kia Rio review: This no-fuss, low-cost subcompact is cheap to own, too

7. 2023 Subaru WRX

Starting price: $31,625

Expert rating: 4.2 / 5

Combined fuel economy: 22 MPG

The 2023 Subaru
FUJHY,
-0.35%
WRX is engineered for the track but serves just as well as an everyday driver. Its standard all-wheel-drive system teams with a punchy turbocharged engine to deliver blazing acceleration and crisp cornering.

8. 2023 Nissan Sentra

Starting price: $21,145

Expert rating: 4.1 / 5

Combined fuel economy: 33 MPG

The 2023 Nissan
NSANY,
-0.41%
Sentra is a stylish, fuel-efficient, and budget-friendly compact sedan with modern technology at an affordable price point.

9. 2022 Honda Insight

Starting price: $26,855

Expert rating: 4.1 / 5

Combined fuel economy: 52 MPG

The Honda Insight offers outstanding hybrid efficiency, a quiet and comfortable interior, and modern tech features, all at an affordable price.

10. 2023 Mazda Mazda3

Starting price: $23,715

Expert rating: 4 / 5

Combined fuel economy: 31 MPG

The 2023 Mazda3
MZDAY,
-0.07%
compact car offers choices of body styles, engines, and all-wheel drive. It’s one of the most enjoyable cars in its class.

Read: The 2023 Toyota Corolla and the Mazda3 are both excellent compacts—here’s a side-by-side comparison

11. 2023 Volkswagen Jetta

Starting price: $21,750

Expert rating: 3.9 / 5

Combined fuel economy: 34 MPG

The 2023 Volkswagen
VWAGY,
-1.55%
Jetta is a compact sedan delivering European driving dynamics and better-than-average mileage in an affordable package.

12. 2023 Subaru Impreza

Starting price: $20,815

Expert rating: 3.8 / 5

Combined fuel economy: 26 MPG

The 2023 Subaru Impreza is a compact car available in sedan or hatchback form, and comes with all-wheel drive as standard.

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13. 2023 BMW 3 Series

Starting price: $44,795

Expert rating: 3.8 / 5

Combined fuel economy: N/A

The 2023 BMW
BMW,
+0.23%
3 Series is a high point among luxury compact sedans, combining tech, driving talents, attention to detail, and prestige.

Check out: 10 of the best new luxury compact and subcompact SUVs

This story originally ran on KBB.com.