Top Compact Cars of 2021

Top Compact Cars of 2021

Compact cars are fun to drive, fuel-efficient, and highly reliable. They are easy to navigate and make the best companions for daily commute on city roads. To add on, most of these cars come well within an affordable budget and, therefore, become an excellent choice for an average daily commuter. 

Here are this year’s best compact cars:

Honda Civic
First on our list is the 2021 Honda Civic. There are only a few cars that have been able to compete with the compact Honda Civic. Consider its price; for instance: at USD 20, 000 it offers features galore, starting with its excellent mileage of 32 miles per gallon in the city and 42 miles per gallon on the highway. You will be able to find LED lights on all trims. Talking of interiors, a Bluetooth powered four stereo speakers, a USB port, automatic climate control, and a 5-inch display are standard. For safety, Honda civic offers adaptive cruise control, an efficient braking system, a pre-collision warning, and a rearview camera.

Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra comes in several variants ranging from USD 19,300 to USD 24,150. The sport variant comes with a 1.6 liter 201 horsepower turbocharged engine, further equipped with a seven-speed automatic transmission. Thanks to these specs, the Hyundai Elantra efficiently delivers 33 miles per gallon on the highway and 26 miles per gallon in the city. The sport variant also comes with leather sport front seats, a hands-free smart trunk, a black headliner, and sports instrument gauge cluster.

Volkswagen GTI
The number three spot is Volkswagen GTI, whose cost ranges between USD 28,595 and USD 37,295. It delivers a decent mileage of 24 miles per gallon in the city and around 32 miles per gallon on the highway, thanks to its 228 horsepower engine. Despite being a compact ride, it has a spacious cargo room. The car can easily seat five people comfortably. The new Volkswagen GTI has optional adaptive suspension, which further enhances your riding experience.

Mazda 3
Selling at a price range between USD 22,445 and USD 28,845, the Mazda 3 certainly gives you a luxurious feel. The ride feels comfortable except for the fact that the rear seat might feel a little tight. Otherwise, it won’t disappoint you with its mileage, which clocks anywhere between 25-27 miles per gallon in the city and 33 -35 miles per gallon on the highway. The credit of this goes to its 186 horsepower 2.5-liter engine.

So, these were this year’s best compact cars that can make a great companion for students, young professionals, retirees, small families, and anybody. Moreover, they can easily be parked anywhere and offer a practical option. As compared to other categories, they can easily be maintained and can be driven around with utmost ease.