2016 - 2017 Compact Sedan Comparison - Kelley Blue Book

[@zrp0602]

I can't believe how good the civic looks

[@anavilpatel7511]

how bad it looks from the back

[@Fadic4]

+Anavil Patel I love the back. The taillights at night are amazing

[@misamisatv]

I like the sedan but I HATE the coupe.

[@XTechnologyGeekX123]

I thought the civic looked awesome but overtime i think it's pretty ugly

[@frenchiehorn4339]

I KNOW. I was like "Damn, Civic stepping up it's game."

[@murmovies]

Why put the base price but show the most expensive model?

[@eavenegas88]

These cars are no longer "compact." I saw the new Civic parked next to a 2005 Accord and it was damn near bigger.

[@nurulazim9244]

eavenegas88 good eyes agreed.....

[@instasingingvids3529]

eavenegas88 yes almost all cars have grown a whole ton in size!

[@kenzotoledo6909]

Yah and I saw this 2016 accord parked next to 2005 crv and it was near bigger

[@neontv2843]

@@kenzotoledo6909 that's because it is bigger. CRV is a compact while Accord is a midsize

[@usfanlovesminho5085]

I have the Elantra and I love it.

[@petergilbert144]

UsfanlovesMinho Me too. A lot of bang for the buck along with double the warranty of any of the others.

[@JaneDoe-uq2pz]

Peter Gilbert i got a 200 k 20 year warranty in my cruze ..lol

[@stevenhouck2147]

UsfanlovesMinho my mom has a 2013 Elantra and i love it. In the front features heated seats on the base model which my mom has

[@CocoTaveras8975]

UsfanlovesMinho Agreed, I don't have it but from this video it was my favorite out of all of them.

[@jamesb4805]

I have a Sentra, I actually really like it. I wanted a affordable car with a tight turning radius for city driving and I got exactly that. I'm a pretty tall guy so leg room was huge for me and other cars just weren't as roomy. For anyone looking in the market make sure you give it a look!

[@minecraft9037]

BOI. the mazda 3 didnt even enter but it still won.

[@NS416]

yeah its the benchmark.

[@daddyeagen]

Reality Unchained interesting, my Mazda 3 has 160k miles on it and it's still tight as a drum with no squeaks or rattles, and I live in the snow belt. Your mechanic must not be very good.

[@jacknabstedt3222]

yohanthebuilder Reliability? No. Material quality? No. Better Looking? No.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

I agree about it being good, but the rotary thing you get to go through features is stupid

[@volitanttitan8127]

I have to go with Hyundai

[@CocoTaveras8975]

Volitant Titan SAME!

[@Antenox]

Why weren't the Mazda3 or Jetta included?

[@2Kriss2Kross]

The Jetta hasn't been restyled or facelifted for 2016 and as of yet for 2017 while the Mazda 3 will be facelifted, it won't be available until later this year.

[@mc_sim]

not an excuse. mazda3 is one the best in class and no matter what must be in any comparison. imo the choice in the class is between mazda3, civic and cruze.

[@ormand3000]

Maxim L. shut up dude. nobody gives a fk

[@Jpeterson7]

Mazda3 is a great car, so is the Subaru Impreza. Not as sporty but extremely well made, safe and practical.

[@staticshock1343]

Thanks for the video. I always like these types of comparisons

[@ironsaber2]

test drove the exact same cruze in this comparison minus safety package because i don't want or need it and even though it was priced high when i sat in the driver seat it felt very much worth the cash. im not a fan of the elentra because it feels and drives like a sub par vehicle compared to the 3 top vehicles in my opinions, corolla, civic and cruze. i think cruze has best power train and interior, civic has the best driving dynamics and reliability and corolla is just a bullet proof package

[@dustinanderson5886]

I'd say Cruze > Elantra > Civic. All 3 are good looking cars but the Cruze has far and away the best interior.

[@WtfReal]

Was gonna say the Elantra hands down, but that civic turbocharged 1.5 pushing out 174hp is really nice. Between these 2 is hard.

[@msndotnet01]

1.Civic, 2.Elentra, 3.Cruze, 4 Sentra... basically how I feel

[@aujla7564]

I sould say corolla at first but wait for 2017

[@johnson_brandon1356]

+Sartaj Aujla Corolla FTW

[@aujla7564]

+Johnson _ Brandon 13 buying 1 after 15 years now

[@johnson_brandon1356]

+Sartaj Aujla 15 years? How old are you?

[@TYAC_red]

I suppose he just bought one a Corolla and needs to wait another 15 years to be logical to get another one.

[@markwilliams6378]

29000 for a Cruze? I'd get a Subaru legacy for that money

[@santosrios66]

And A 2016 Toyota Camry

[@Yondaily]

Ikr

[@fakedazzleful]

+Heyu Yoma i want one. are you giving one away?

[@fakedazzleful]

+Heyu Yoma lol good one. my broke ass cant afford it

[@accordwhip3467]

Yeah 29K is way too much. I'd get a Honda Accord Hybrid, or maybe a Accord Coupe V6 6MT for a thousand more.

[@counkev]

It seems to me the Sentra went a bit backwards. Not only did they not do anything "new" for their refresh, they added halogen taillights when the previous model had LEDs. WHAT MANUFACTURER DOES THIS! Its a small thing but it really bugs me. Why would they introduce and implement new technology before and then go back with old tech in the future

[@3201gonzales]

exactly! I hope sales go down to realize what they have done wrong!!

[@matt9759]

Honda went from LED tail lights to halogen in the 7th generation Accord. Toyota did the same thing with the 6th generation Camry. Towards the end of production, when the old body style is being phased out, just before the redesign is released, a lot of car makers decontent and "cheapen" the old ones

[@jackiefreeman8239]

Very good review and candid on all types!

[@OnlyConroy]

It's weird they didn't use the SR model for the sentra

[@petergilbert144]

Some gimmicks are Honda: brake hold (how much energy does it take keep your foot on the brake like none) and lane watch (compared to radar blind spot detection because lane watch doesn't do anything for driver's side, camera can't see in blizzard, gets distorted from rain (water on lens), and at night because you can't tell distance from white light shining at camera also being that then the screen will light up bright white in a dark interior blinding you). Elantra: hands free smart trunk (when won't you have at least a knuckle or finger to poke at the button on the trunk lid being with a proximity key. Also when ever you stand behind the car the trunk will open even if you don't want it to so the back of the car is off limits. At least this can be turned off so the annoyance goes away and turn it back on when you really are loaded). Sentra: Just look at the reviews for Nissan Connect if you want a good infotainment system that works with your phone because Nissan shows that they don't care by having a class worst app that is broken.

[@petergilbert144]

overfiendavi1 It is a big loss to sell a car period through depression. It is smart to keep it till the end or as long as repairs don't coast a new car. America's pm best warranty from Hyundai will protect you from that better than Honda's

[@instasingingvids3529]

Peter Gilbert lol why does Hyundai need such a long warranty are they scared their vehicle will have problems before 100,000miles? They must be with Honda they don’t need a long warranty as they are already reliable

[@zachone172]

I actually hate having to keep my foot on the brake. If you’ve ever lived in the city, especially after getting off work, keeping your foot on the gas at red lights that seem to last forever is annoying. And in drive thrus that take 20 minutes to get to the window lol.

[@zachone172]

Señor Loco I think having a long warranty would be the opposite of their vehicle breaking. Why would you put such a long warranty on a vehicle because you think it will break before then? The whole “point” would be for the car to fail after the warranty is over, not before.

[@jamesbrand987]

Love my new civic just got it 3 days ago

[@kenobadogomba376]

James Brand can't wait to get my first car

[@dMrkNdcty26ox]

I own a 2016 Nissan Sentra, but I would most definitely prefer a 2016 or newer Honda Civic. But ehh, I can’t complain. As long as it can get the job done. Point A to Point B and back.

[@sportsMike87]

mazda 3 is best in class for overall performance and looks in my opinion.

[@Mahgwa]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I might pick the Cruze over the Civic. I can't decide; do I want an ignition lock that sends my car into the ditch or an exploding airbag that kills me with shrapnel?

[@EvendimataE]

they call all plastic door siding cheap....but in reality they are better because they dont get dirty as the siding with cloth accent

[@madpistol]

I'm going to echo what others have said. 1. Mazda 3 2. Civic 3. The rest

[@kt-xy5zo]

I hate to be that guy, but the Mazda 3 still wins the compact category, even though it's not in this comparison.

[@2isadventures]

1.Cruze 2. Civic 3. Sentra

[@darrelljones4405]

DJ Wheat Car Reviews number 3 should be Elantra it's more reliable looks better I just got a 2014 Elantra and have had no issues my friend has a a sentra and it needed a jump within a week

[@rrttyy11229]

D.J.'s Car Reviews I agree

[@rrttyy11229]

Wait ye elantra should be second

[@thecapone45]

The Cruze is so nice!

[@chuckers40]

I'm surprised the Kia Forte and Subaru Impreza weren't included for this test. The Forte had a refresh, and the Impreza is all new for 2017. I guess what goes for the Elantra goes for the Forte.

[@MrPeterthepilot]

Would like to see a luxury SUV comparison perhaps with the Range Rover Sport, Cayenne, Mercedes GL and X5 put through their paces towing, off-road, city traffic and cruising.

[@grahamcouture6786]

What about the Toyota Corolla? Or the Mazda 3? Or the Ford Focus?

[@maremacd]

I wish they would do a subcompact hatchback comparison.

[@ProductBreaks]

Not liking your comparisons, KBB. It would be nice to get your top 3 out of this 4 car pack. Not have the end user compile all the information presented and try to remember the pro's and con's. Certainly, when making a purchase, one will take the information down to make sure things like the lack of volume knob on the Civic is something that one can live without. But for the casual KZbin viewer, I'd like to know what you guys think are your top picks in any comparisons you make. I know that the Civic came on top, but what are the next cars behind it?

[@msndotnet01]

Why do people want to know about the corolla? it's the same shit since 2014

[@fordfocusperson]

The Corolla got a refreshed for 2017 with some new upgrades & new drivers assistance tech.

[@fordfocusperson]

+Anything In Videos FINALLY!

[@chriscarlson4789]

I don't... cuz the Corolla sucks

[@GagandeepSingh-bn7jb]

Does the 2L mitsubishi lancer ex compare to these cars? it is priced better than all these and that can also be a deciding factor

[@Zackeizer96]

could you guys do a comparison on hatchbacks? like compact/midsize? Love your videos.

[@elijahjenkins1669]

As far as exterior cosmetics go, my 2 favorites were easily the Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra.

[@iwearleatherjackets1]

Mazda3 or Corolla for me; if I bought a cheap, compact car, I'd keep it for a very long time, and I'm not keen on keeping a turbocharged engine for over a decade.

[@Callsigngrizzly]

You guys put the Sentra in but not the Corolla...what the hell are you guys doing? The only car here that is in the same league as the Corolla in sales volume is the Civic. Why would you leave it out?

[@ricardocardenas570]

Yes I mean to me (I don't mean to be that weird guy but I) it feels like it's all manipulated against the corolla and Mazda 3 because everything is Civic Civic Civic or Sentra but really? The Civic is Ok I drive it and yes it's ok but hmmmm idk still isn't as engaging as a Mazda 3 and the corolla I know looks boring but it's one of the best selling nameplates ever and deserves a place in the automotive world. Bad for you KBB

[@totoyu12345]

new civic really looks nice

[@mrhaite]

which one has better fuel consumption?

[@chuckers40]

For those who drive compact cars, do you prefer the sedan version or the hatchback version? I would like to see KBB do the same test with the hatchback versions. It looks like both versions sell. I'm still surprised that Nissan doesn't have a hatchback version of the Sentra. I thought they would have had one with this incarnation.

[@BTC909]

Kudos on getting to the point.

[@nicolasmunoz1193]

KBB you must make a new comparison video when will be released, the Subaru Impreza, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla. I guess in january or february, 2017.

[@eltonjohn3236]

Is it just me or does the Civic's chrome piece on the front look tacked on?

[@psg5772]

civic still looks the best of the lot

[@Jpeterson7]

The best car in the class is the Subaru Impreza. Well stocked for around 23K, including fantastic all-wheel drive. It manages good mileage even with it.

[@FLteslacam321]

In my opinion: 1. Civic 2. Mazda3 3. Cruze 4. The rest...

[@belladavidson6504]

I hope the cruze does better in America. Here in Australia my friend's one has spent a LOT of time in recalls, & things braking down. If a truck, van or bus goes by it shakes, wierd as we were not moving. Lot of hype but did not live upto it here.

[@mss627]

For 29g I'd look at the Malibu Hybrid although the Cruze probably has more trunk space.

[@Shahabbi]

ok seriously, you guys need to test Toyota vehicles. Like COME ON!!!!!!!!!

[@BillySmith808]

Toyota's suck

[@utkarshsrivastava8361]

+Guillermo D Toyota's are ugly

[@eddyseng1171]

Corolla world best selling car in 2016 H1. number will tell.

[@utkarshsrivastava8361]

+The Blogs source?

[@eddyseng1171]

+Utkarsh Srivastava just search Google or directly go to Auto Express and type"World Best Selling Car H1 2016" you will see it. they just release data one day ago

[@latinoprophet]

"Not the Quietest or Smoothest" but I'm guessing all these cars sound and feel A lot better than my mothers 2009 Saturn Vue right ?

[@mightymoe1917]

Adam Jehu I'll tell you the real truth, the all new Cruze is the smoothest and quietest among all these. Read the reviews they all say this. It basically depends on what you want. If you don't put on a lot of miles then honestly a good lease deal is best for any of these. My next door neighbor has the 2017 Cruze LT with the RS package in all black, it's very nice and she's only paying $150.00 per month for a 3 year 36,000 lease.plus you get wi-f, satellite color touch radio, onstar, oil changes and tire rotations for the lease. Not a bad insensitive honestly. Her husband let me drive it with him to the party store, and I'll tell you it's much much nicer, quicker, and better than my sisters 2014 Cruze LT by far. 👍🏻

[@daddyeagen]

The vue was made by Honda. Honda v6 etc

[@madpistol]

I'm interested to see how the refreshed 2017 Mazda 3 stacks up against the Civic. For all the other cars in this comparison... meh.

[@farism5313]

the sentra should be thrown in the garbage when u compare it to the civic. once you put LED light in the damn car you just can't take them back and throw some conventional bulb.

[@3201gonzales]

exactly! I don't understand why they would take the led taillights off!!

[@bamac2008]

I drove behind one yesterday and noticed the same thing.. Guess you have to cost cut somewhere.. Especially after you put the previous-gen maxima steering wheel in for the refresh lmao

[@MaksikMusic]

WHERE IS THE MAZDA 3?

[@snake1250]

what i have learned so far is that Americans Seems to resent CVT which is not the case in Asia.

[@pottytheparrot310]

what about the 3, corolla, jetta, forte, and focus?

[@ALEX173446]

the honda civic is my favorite one

[@spencerlopes1482]

what is the recommended trim level for the civic kbb?

[@kbb]

We believe the EX (no leather or nav) trim offers the best value for dollar.

[@ken239]

Spencer I got the 2016 ex trim no leather. I love it.

[@spencerlopes1482]

ken vang are the features on the higher trims worth the price?

[@Bones876]

have you driven it in the snow? how do you like it? i live in CT and cant choose between the new honda civic, subaru impreza sport and the 2016 chevy cruze limited 2lt (not a fan of the new cruze)

[@daddyeagen]

Ex-t is substantially quicker, not much more expensive, and the increased fuel economy will pay for itself if you keep it long enough

[@TheKillerace900]

how about the ford focus or toyota corolla?

[@andrehall9600]

What I don't get is that IMO, they didn't even include the best 3 compact sedans, really no reason to include the Sentra, Honda is obviously paying KBB to ignore every flaw with the Civic My list: 1. Mazda 3 (72): Best-looking compact, interior and exterior, best-driving compact car, plenty of good features 2. Subaru Impreza (81): Includes AWD, good-looking exterior, good reliability 3. Toyota Corolla (77): Includes most safety features in base model, good reliability, admittedly very boring overall 4. Chevy Cruze (78) 5. Hyundai Elantra (66) 6. Honda Civic (58): Honda really failed with exterior look, doesn't have any BSM, just inferior LaneWatch, horrible reliability, just trying to coast on reputation this year 7. Nissan Sentra (62) (CR score)

[@itsmini6175]

Instead of buying two Civics, I'll take a Genesis Coupe

[@Unchainedmaple888]

If only there was an AWD version of the civic, then the car would truly be perfect ; _ ;

[@accordwhip3467]

Maybe in the hatch? Or maybe in the Type R

[@GaryKetchum808]

+John Appleseed the SI?

[@accordwhip3467]

Teighlour Swyftte That too.

[@JTube571]

Why does everyone insist on AWD? It's just more weight which hurts fuel economy. Unless you live in a place where it snows more than half the year, it's really unnecessary.

[@JJr-ce3vv]

Unchainedmaple888 , no, you don't need 4wd for compact car. 99% of my AWD SUV driving time uses 2wd. Unless you are a snow mountain guy.

[@tswvxyooj3014]

I wonder since the Toyota Corolla is technically considered a full size sedan that it wasn't included in this test??

[@luisjurado4206]

Cual auto fue el ganador???

[@arthurbenedetti9146]

you can see the lag in the cruzes screen

[@antmiu2]

I don't care if you think that the corolla is outdated, I want a direct comparison between civic and corolla

[@silverrapth]

toyota has almost no advantage over the civic

[@Yondaily]

Elantra love u long time!

[@anthonyhall5500]

2:32 mmmm lumbar, 😂😂

[@ssr1680]

That fully loaded cruze rs out the door 26,800 if you negotiated it or tell a Chevy salesmen I'm going to Honda and then you'll be out the door at that price

[@VeerMaharaj]

At least the nissan is rocking a standard double din head unit. I can swap that out at any audio shop for a much better pioneer.

[@121dodgers]

Why DIDN'T you include Mazda 3 and Toyota corolla. Or even Ford focus. All in the same class with these 4

[@chrisbrownaz]

You should have included the Subaru Imprezza.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

so this is in descending order then

[@fromstarlighttosunrise128]

where are the compact sedans?

[@ammaralam2729]

No Corolla, Jetta, Forte, Focus, Dart, Mazda3, Lancer and Impreza

[@omieg89]

Where were the Golf, Corolla, and Mazda 3?

[@exovite8211]

You can see the drone at 1:55

[@joejimenez9776]

hyundai is the best

[@utkarshsrivastava8361]

who won this test?

[@ecoRfan]

Sounds like Civic was the best overall.

[@yo_papa_peach]

Where is Toyota Corolla?? One of the best selling not included??

[@iketanikoichiro3519]

Sukh Dhillon because they already know that the corolla would win so they don’t bother

[@name4379]

Is the corolla not a compact sedan?

[@Νικόλαοςαἰσθητικός]

Best to worst: 1) Elantra 2) Civic 3) Sentra 4) Cruze

[@ssssebastian09]

Nah

[@mosshivenetwork117]

I like cars with short snouts!

[@chuckers40]

@Kelley Blue Book: How about doing this compact car comparison with their hatchback versions also.

[@holmes1978]

Honda Rules !!!

[@kimandrews7293]

no impreza?

[@anky1293]

Where is Mazda 3 !

[@MythicMexellic]

No corolla????

[@Agent75641584]

"Incase your civic becomes Air-borne" :'D

[@walterd7331]

Nothing that you 'picked' is a true match against the Civic. Where is the Mazda3 or the Focus? Your Honda bias is showing..

[@nicklarson657]

Honda Civic Baby!

[@jarforsythe]

$29,000 for a fucking Chevy Cruze?!

[@Bombaygarageqatar]

hyundai is 1st

[@petergilbert144]

I second that and that is why I got an Elantra. You get most of the things that the Civic has at a lower price and sometimes a much better version with Hyundai Assurance's peace of mind along with a non CVT that is almost as efficient.

[@JaneDoe-uq2pz]

Ahmed scear lol

[@nabillarif]

jetta vs civic should be for the crown...

[@jacobhickz319]

where is the focus

[@sabrinafatema1741]

Marvellous car I have ever seen.. .....

[@ssjMaximum22Goku]

People who buy brand new compact sedans for over 25k are out of their mind. You can get a slightly used G35 with AWD or a used Acura TL for this kind of price. Plus, these are much bigger and more powerful cars. Cars are not investments, so why would you spend a ridiculous amount of money on a compact sedan that will drastically lose it resale value faster than any other type of vehicle?

[@daddyeagen]

ssjMaximum22Goku compact cars are not the heaviest in depreciation anymore

[@manseungha8773]

No Mazda? No!

[@todd.goslin6190]

This is a joke. In the compact class, there is the Honda civic, Mazda 3, and everybody distantly else.....unless you live where inclement persists....then there's the Subaru Impeza and nobody else.

[@nicolasprieto6117]

i bought a mazda 3 , but i was so close to buying the elantra , i think hyundai steped it up this time

[@azkmn7]

civic exterior is amazing but interior is a turn down

[@Coolbanana389]

Why corolla is not added?

[@aujla7564]

it's old,newer facelift next year

[@santosrios66]

Look at the 2017 Toyota Corolla, Its Not out Yet, There UpGrading The Headlights, Interior, It Looks Cool, People Say Its Ugly, But its not

[@santosrios66]

+Heyu Yoma Thats Your Opinion, I Love that New Corolla,

[@santosrios66]

+Heyu Yoma i dont Like It, Its Ugly, But the Prius Prime Is a Little Bit Better

[@penvon]

+Heyu Yoma no one likes what you like bud...Not everyone can like your Mazda or Honda.

[@samfoster7592]

mazda 3?

[@victorbeltran2808]

I prefer to buy a Mazda 3