They are small, compact, quick, sporty and athletic. They are easy to maintain, easy to drive and above all easy to park. Check out the conspicuous small cars for 2018.
With petroleum becoming a more and more valuable resource every passing day, a small, fuel efficient car can be the best investment. These cars are not pricey, are fun to drive and don’t require a large parking spot.
It is the perfect automobile for a small family of four to five people. It can be used for running errands and covering short and long distances. There was a time when small cars were considered cheap and bland because of the poor design and low-cost interiors; the recent developments in automobile designing made them sporty and desirable.
There is a popular consensus that small cars are not a safe buy; this belief is completely false. Today, every new car has to undergo a series of stringent federal, industry safety standards and crash test ratings to come out in the market. These stringent measures have increased the safety of all automobiles, which run on US soil.
Chevrolet Bolt
Currently ranked as the number one custom car, the Bolt has overcome the long lasting drawback of electric vehicles. It travels up to 238 miles on a full charge. It can run 90 miles on a 30 minute charge at DC station.
Here are some prime features.
- Power: 200 HP
- Mileage: 238 miles on a single charge
- Acceleration: 0 to 60mph in 6.5 seconds (EV modal)
- Price: Starts at USD 36,620
- Engine: 150 kW Electric Motor with a 60-kWh lithium-ion battery pack
Toyota Prius
The sleek and sexy hybrid Toyota Prius is among the top 5 compact cars in the USA. It is said to be the most selling hybrid car in the world.
Here are its prime features.
- Power: 121 HP
- Mileage: 54-58 mpg in the city and 50-53 mpg on highway
- Acceleration: 0 to 60 in 10.5 seconds (three touring model)
- Price: starts at USD 24,685
- Engine: 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine along with two electric motors, a CVT transmission system
Honda Civic
One of the most selling Honda models is the Civic. It is also one of the most desirable compact cars in the USA. It is also equipped with almost all the latest gadgets and five different models.
Here are the key features of the base model.
- Power: 180 HP
- Mileage: 22-32 mpg in the city and 28-42 mpg on highway
- Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in 7 secs
- Price: starts at USD 18,740
- Engine: 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine which can function with a 6 speed manual transmission of a CVT automatic transmission
Kia Soul
The sporty look , attractive color range and variety of models makes Kia a good pick for a compact car. It comes with a base model, a Plus and an Exclaim model, all of which differ in the power range.
Here are some key features.
- Power: 109 -201 HP
- Mileage: 24-26 mpg in city and 30-31 mpg on highway
- Acceleration: 0 to 60mph in 6.5 sec (for the turbo 201 HP seven speed engine)
- Price: starts at USD 16,100
- Engine: 1.6-liter four-cylinder six speed manual transmission engine
Chevrolet Cruz
The Chevrolet Cruz has a remarkable mileage on the highway which makes it one of the best options for frequent travelers. It has won the best teen car award for 2017. It comes with 5 trims, one of which is the diesel version with the highway mileage of 51 mpg.
Here are some key features.
- Power: 153 HP
- Mileage: 28 to 31 mpg in city and 37 to 51 mpg on highway
- Acceleration: 0 to 60 in 8.3 seconds (hatchback manual transmission model)
- Price: starts at USD 16,975
- Engine: 2.0 4-liter four-cylinder engine with a A six-speed manual transmission
Hyundai Ioniq
The Hyundai Ioniq is one of the top 10 hybrid cars in the USA. It is stylish and efficient and cheaper than most of its rivals.
Here are it’s prime features.
- Power: 139 HP
- Mileage: 55 to 57 mpg in city and 54 to 59 mpg on highway
- Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in 8.9 seconds
- Price: starts at USD 22,200
- Engine: 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
Ford Focus
The Ford Focus comes with a sporty look and a lot of tech interior options. It’s six models offer a variety of choice in power and economy.
Here are some key features.
- Power – 125 – 350 HP
- Mileage – 19 to 30 mpg in the city and 25 to 40 on highway
- Acceleration – 0 to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds (with the 2.0 auto hatchback model)
- Price – starts at USD 16,775
- Engine – 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual transmission
Mazda 3
The powerful and athletic Mazda 3 is making news everywhere. A car that gives you a good mileage along with the fun to drive a powerful car.
Here are some key features.
- Power – 155-184 HP
- Mileage – 25 to 28 mpg in city and 33 to 37 mpg on highway
- Acceleration – 0 to 60 mph in 7.9 secs(with 2.0 l engine)
- Price – starts at USD 17,845
- Engine – 2.0-liter four-cylinder six speed engine
Hyundai Sonata
One of the largest trunks in the class, the Hyundai Sonata promises a high performance with a smooth ride and fuel efficiency. It also comes in 4 different model with different power output.
Here are some key features.
- Power: 178-245 HP
- Mileage: 21 to 28 mpg in city and 31 to 36 mpg on highway
- Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds ( with the plug in hybrid model)
- Price: starts at USD 21,950
- Engine: 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a six-speed automatic transmission
So these were the small and compact cars for 2018. If you wish to buy one then it is advisable to personally visit the showroom and check the above mentioned features. Also, do go for a test drive.
