Top 10 Best Small Cars

It certainly looks like those happy buck-per-gallon days are long gone. Subsequently, Americans seem to be changing their car buying habits. In recent years, the sale of vehicles with four-cylinder engines has risen dramatically, while thirsty SUVs and V8-powered cars have taken a sales dive. In lieu of bigger engines, many automakers like Volkswagen are turning toward four-cylinder turbodiesels and direct injection as a means of saving fuel without sacrificing power. This trend toward smaller cars and smaller engines will surely continue if consumers take to a deluge of new sub-compact cars that are flooding the market. Quality built with high feature content and loads of character, these little wonders prove that economically-friendly small cars are no longer akin to a penalty box. The following ten cars are our picks for a good compact automobile.

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Top 10 City Cars
Small, stylish and fuel-efficient, our Top 10 City Cars were designed with urban driving in mind. Find everything from budget hatchbacks to compact cabriolets on our eclectic list.

Top 10 Hatchbacks
No longer merely relegated to cult car status, today's hatchback is becoming an increasingly popular option amongst drivers looking for improved fuel economy and added versatility in an urban environment.