Compact Cars With the Roomiest, Most Comfortable Interiors

The list below is compiled from the data we collected on all the compact sedans we’ve tested. We tallied up how well they performed in our access, cargo, and comfort tests. Then we calculated the best of the best to find out which vehicles excel in these measurements. They are all recommended models, which means you won’t find any with poor reliability, a low road-test score, or missing safety features. Each one comes standard with automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, AEB that operates at highway speeds, blind spot warning (BSW), and rear cross traffic warning (RCTW) unless noted otherwise.

Some of these models include our Green Choice designation, which highlights the vehicles with the cleanest emissions.

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