2023 Top-5 Compact Sedans // Which would you pick?

#Top5CompactSedans
#Top5CompactCars
#CoupleCarReview
This is a Motormouth couple car review of the top-5 compact sedans, top-5 cars.
Honda Civic
The Honda Civic has two engine choices, both matched to a CVT and FWD only. The base engine is a 2L 4-cyclinder with 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque. The second a 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder with 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. The more powerful engine is only available on the top model. A hybrid is coming but no information has been released on that model yet.
Pros: The HondaCivic has a fresh new look to its exterior and interior with an available larger touchscreen and wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto. It’s a very spacious sedan and offers good fuel economy.
Cons: The Honda Civic has a higher starting price than its competitors.
Hyundai Elantra is a FWD model and has many powertrain options. The base engine is a 2L 4-cylinder matched to a CVT, 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. The Hyundai Elantra N Line has a 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission, 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.
The more fuel efficient Hyundai Elantra hybrid has a 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 6-speed eco shift dual clutch transmission, a combined 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.
There’s the more powerful Hyundai Elantra N with a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 6-speed manual or an available 8-speed dual clutch transmission, 276 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque. Premium fuel is recommended for better performance.
Pros:Plenty of different powertrain options including a hybrid, roomy cabin and some good standard features including wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, Offers a great starting price. Excellent fuel economy on the base gas model especially on the highway.
Cons: Sharp styling is not for everyone, 6-speed manual is only available on the Elantra N model.
Nissan Sentra
The Nissan Sentra has 2L 4-cylinder engine matched to a CVT with 149 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque, FWD only.
There is a 6-speed manual transmission available on the base and SR trims.
Pros:Great price point, manual transmission available on two trims in Canada, well laid out interior.
Cons:No manual transmission available in the US anymore. Fuel economy isn’t as good as its competitors especially in the city. Only one powertrain option.
Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla sedan has two powertrain options, the hybrid has a 1.8L 4-cylinder matched to an ECVT with Toyota’s hybrid synergy drive, a combined 138 horsepower, FWD and AWD options are available. The gas model, a 2L 4-cylinder match to a CVT with 169 horsepower, FWD only.
Pros: Comfortable interior, the hybrid option gets great fuel economy. Updated infotainment including, standard wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto. Updated Safety with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. Good horsepower for this class.
Cons: Small back seat, the infotainment system can glitchy when using wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto
Volkswagen Jetta
The Volkswagen Jetta comes with a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a standard 6-speed manual transmission or available 8-speed automatic transmission, 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, FWD only.
Pros: Spacious, comfortable, smooth ride with excellent fuel economy
Cons: Suspension is soft and steering is very light
Mazda3 Sedan
The Mazda3 comes with s 2.5L 4-cylinder with a 6-speed automatic transmission, 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. FWD and AWD options are available. A turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder with up to 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque with standard AWD and finally a 2L 4-cylinder with a standard 6-speed manual, available 6-speed automatic transmission, 155 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque, FWD only. This is the only trim with a manual transmission, the US no longer has a manual option on the sedan.
Kia Forte
The Kia Forte has two engine choices, a 2L 4-cylinder matched to a CVT, 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque and a 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission, 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The Forte is a FWD model.
There is a 6-speed manual transmission available on the base model in Canada but not in the US however, the US does get a manual transmission on the top GT trim with the turbocharged engine, this is not available in Canada.

[@bradbates2339]

I like the reminders you've been providing about fuel economy in sedans vs SUVs. A lot of the SUVs on the road now could've been sedans if people really questioned their driving needs.

[@davidbias2509]

I get 48 mpg on the highway quite often in my 2019 Jetta. Solid car.

[@AP-oc2qw]

The Mazda 3 should most definitely be one of the top 5, for many, many reasons (best handling, best looking, highest quality materials, fit and finish.....).

[@Michael-kd7hn]

I very much agree. Seems to be little care for the Mazda 3 but it has a fantastic interior, great powertrain, unlimited mileage warranty. I bought a 2019 after trying nearly all cars they mark as their top-5 and the 3 is by far the best for what I was looking for.

[@KaletheRelentless]

Fuel economy is trash tho compared to everything else

[@joepowell7025]

Also very very reliable !!

[@mitchellc2723]

With that torsion beam suspension, I'd pass on the Mazda. The Civic is a far better handling vehicle.

[@suaran]

Agreed. I don’t know why they included the Nissan but not the Mazda

[@tyroneshoelace4872]

I've found myself liking your reviews the best. Thanks guys.

[@dennisalexanderreilly8624]

Love that you both love sedans instead of SUV's! Great review, as always.

[@daniel8728]

Thank you! My son has the base Jetta as his first new car, and it’s perfect. I have a GLI manual for my personal car, which I really enjoy. My wife has the Tiguan, which she enjoy. We didn’t intend to be a VW household, but that’s the way it went and if all goes well, it will continue.

[@sabrinakingsley798]

Woo! I was waiting for this! 😊

[@A3A4Tom]

Compact has always been the segment that makes the most senses. I currently own 2 Civics. Mazda3, Corolla and Impreza were on the shopping list. Back in 2018 and 2019, "regular" Golf was available with 1.4T 8-speed AT. Mk8 Jetta has just introduced. In the future, I would still consider anything gasoline and hybrid engines. As long as its not 100% electric, I would consider anything in compact class.

[@joeltaron1950]

I may be nitpicking here but the 2018 golf had a 1.8T and a 5MT or 6 speed auto. 2019 it got nerfed to the 1.4 when the MK7 Jetta came out

[@TheHi-T]

KIA Forte. Have not had any maintenance issues after 3+ years of ownership. I have the hatchback (Forte5 GT) for the larger cargo space. Fun to drive!

[@SoupHysteria]

Mazda3 no question. 6 speed auto turbo option 310lb ft torque and the materials/touch points are nice. Looks good too.

[@agarwalnitish34]

Great video! Love your content.

[@Motormouth...]

Thanks so much!

[@danhall3450]

Great video, so many really good cars out there today that it is hard to decide. I have two single, lady friends (one is 50, the other 73) who I will be helping to purchase new cars in the next year. They both keep cars 10 yrs+. At this point I plan on recommending hybrids to them as I can only see the price of gas going up in the future. The Corolla hybrid is a steal (at least in the US) for someone like this. My 2nd choice for them is a Kia Niro as I think hatches are so practical it packs in a lot of nice features at a very reasonable price.. The Elantra Hybrid is also in the running but it probably bigger than they need.

[@Eskimo8888]

Great Comparison Video! Thanks Guys! Honda Civic, my pick

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@vicp8772]

Civic hatch hybrid max 33k cdn. Make it happen Honda. Great video guys

[@timphillips4147]

Enjoying your latest video listing your top 5 compact sedans Andrea, always informative. I prefer a sedan as a wheelchair user.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Glad you are enjoying them, it's always good to put a summary out of these different kinds of vehicles available.

[@timphillips4147]

@Andrea Spencer Most certainly agree Andrea and you both must enjoy revisiting them too!

[@nysavvy9241]

Great reviews..

[@stevehuk902]

I grabbed a 23 civic si in pearl white this past January. I get 5.5L/100 and it's decently fun to drive.

[@BanBiofuels]

In the USA, the Nissan Sentra is usually sold at or below MSRP.

[@lordtyranus08]

Mazda3! all day, any day

[@batsai]

I was going to get a Corolla XLE, but got tired of waiting months and months for one to come into stock. I ended up getting a Mazda 3 in the preferred trim- I am beyond thrilled with the value, driving experience, and the interior- it blows away anything else on this list, even the Civic, in my opinion. It ended up being about $2000 less than the Corolla, and the buying experience was actually quite pleasant. Zoom zoom!

[@DougCeleste]

I agree with you about the Mazda 3 but for now, it is hard to get one here in Albuquerque without a wait. Prices are high, too. I am glad you found one, John, and are enjoying it. Too bad the reviewers in this video did not feature it in their Top 5 list. Sounds like they were overall not too impressed with it and it only made their "Honorable Mention" list.

[@brodyfulford6096]

Dude I’m in the same situation. I really want a mazda3 awd but cannot find one to save my life. Maybe it’s cuz I’m in Canada, idk.

[@angrypenguin956]

All solid choices. I think the Sentra offers a very good package for the price and it has a good look in the SR trime.

[@garynapoli3042]

Tough choice thank you for including the American models and pricing❤

[@mtbmike1328]

Thanks for another excellent review. New moonSwatch? Great match with your outfit! Super clear video👍 I like the Sentra's interior.

[@Motormouth...]

Good eye

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks, love it in pink!

[@DougCeleste]

Nice reviews but I would have loved to see the Mazda 3 featured as one of the Top 5. It gets my vote along with the Civic and the Corolla.

[@lenak1171]

Needed a commute car. So I just bought the 2023 Elantra limited a week ago. Great mileage, great looking car in intense blue. Wish it had a little more power and 360 cameras. I’m happy overall esp with the pricing.

[@jeffmorse645]

If I were going as low in my budget as I could (and still be happy) I'd get the VW Jetta Sport trim. If I had a higher budget I'd get the Mazda 3 Premium. The Civic and Corolla are great, but Honda and Toyota dealers generally won't deal with you and tend to add on dealer markup.

[@slats66]

The Sentra SR Manual! Looks like an amazing deal.

[@gregkramer5588]

Last year my wife bought the Forte. The price was very good and we got it for MSRP. As an example the Civic would have been about 30% more money. Here in TX we wanted ventilated seats and we got that with a MSRP of $25,473. Mileage has been great which was a big item for her.

[@jeretso]

Ventilated seats are amazing

[@serkanister3620]

Happy to see you guys in the morning, happy weekend!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Enjoy the weekend!

[@jtsimaras]

Wow the Civic is priced high .....when I bought a new 2015 civic si it was only 28,000 all in CAD !! Nice review 👍🏽

[@Vibethis2008]

I bought a 2022 Jetta GLI before the price hike amazing deal underrated car!! My son just bought a 2023 Jetta Comfortline with Sport package and he is super happy. We are both coming from my 2018 Mqzda3 Gs. Go Volkswagen!!!

[@bill7481]

My choice: Mazda 3. Second choice: Civic. The rest: not interested.

[@paultomaszewski1964]

A couple of thing that everyone should know. The Nissan CVT transmission is known for being unreliable. They may have made them better the last few years, but they would just break around 80,000 miles and all you can do is replace with new or used, can't repair them. Hyundai (Kia, owned by Hyundai) have oil burn issues with their 4CYL engines. They claim it's normal after 10,000 mile to burn a quart every 5,000 after that. (I've had vehilces with over 100,000 miles and not burn that much, if any) Just took my Kia Sorento in for an oil change, and as soon as it went in to the computer, a warning came up that the engine burns oil. I was a quart down after 8,000 and I only have 32,000 on it. Just do your homework when looking at any car as always.

[@bag499]

I’m sure you won’t buy a Nissan. But the truth is the transmissions CAN go 200,000 miles. Especially Sentra. There’s a KZbin video of a Nissan rogue 2016 with 200,000 miles transmission still running strong in that Nissan rogue. It’s a lot heavier.

[@autosupercar1]

NICE GREAT OVERVIEW AM ALSO BIG FAN 🤩🤩🤩😍

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the Top 5

[@hagbard72]

My new Kia Forte 2015 was about $11k Canadian. Was the very base model, but shocked how much car prices have climbed. Happy with the car though, still have it at 175 thousand kms.

[@nodak81]

That's like $8600 USD, no way it was that cheap. Even a Rio wouldn't have been that cheap.

[@steve8803]

@@nodak81 Yeah. MSRP for the base with 6mt was $15,995 plus freight/pdi, fees and taxes. Not sure how the person got it for half price. Or, they're just lying for some reason? Weird.

[@jrs9264]

@@steve8803 maybe that was the price he paid with a trade in...🤔

[@steve8803]

@@jrs9264 Maybe, that's not what they said though.

[@jeffer1101]

@@nodak81 Correct, the 2015 Kia Forte prices ranged from $15,995 to $26,695.

[@Tom51993]

Honda guy here. I love the new 11th gen civics. Definitely have a more premium/upscale look and feel to em. I'm going to be ordering mine in the next month or two, a 2024 sport sedan (cdn spec). Took one out for a drive at my local dealership when they first came out in 2021, absolutely gorgeous. Gonna be quite the upgrade from my current driver, a 2019 lx sedan. I've owned it for a little over 4½ years, and it's been amazing.

[@Longboarder3221]

Got the 23 civic sport and I agree the 11th gen civics have seen a huge upgrade. Going to be riding this one for hopefully 10+ years.

[@michaelgarvin8621]

Wow! the Honda Civic is expensive in Canada. The Nissan Sentra seems like a good deal all around , a suprise about the Volkswagen Jetta fuel economy. All in all good choices 👍🙂. Great review!!

[@SmartPracticeSuccess]

After driving my ‘02 Honda Civic LX for 18 years, it was WAAAY past time for an upgrade. I bought a brand new 2023 Honda Civic Touring in January 2023. Going from such an old car in the lower trim to a brand new one in the highest trim, I feel like I’m driving a completely different car! Honda tried charging me a $4K market adjustment fee. I said no. Ha ha! I paid $31.6K MSRP, $35K out the door. Pretty pricey for a Civic, but I love it. Honda has gone back to their design roots. I absolutely love the understated, polished exterior with the semi-luxury interior with all the tech. It’s a really beautiful car and I’m super happy with it. 😊

[@Lessontobe]

I love the exterior look of the Elantra!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Nissan SR with the manual transmission!! It ticks all the right boxes with me.

[@elliottwoods6943]

Just bought a 23 civic lx. I want to be able to keep it a long time and liked the look and space better than the corolla. The corolla was also going to be a 6 month wait. The lower price was tempting though.

[@coy9898]

I went with the civic Touring and although it is very nice i do have some complaints. The backup camera is shameful its so grainy i thought it was broken when I got it compared to my wife’s Elantra. The infotainment system freezes up often and don’t plan on wireless charging if you have a newer iPhone. I contacted Honda about it and they said they know of the issue but don’t have a fix……thanks Honda. Love your videos!

[@judih.8754]

I still drive a sedan and believe they provide what many drivers need. Unfortunately many want a box where they sit up higher for a "better" view of the road.

[@gillesthibault429]

I drive a 2018 Civic Sport Touring Hatch 6MT. In a few words: it's a smaller Accord. 130 000km and we adore it! I'm seriously considering a 2024 to replace my other car, a 2008 Accord Coupe 5MT, with 260 000km... A bit $$$ but worth it IMHO.

[@frh-freerangehuman]

Nice to still see sedans. I was always a car guy, swore I’d never drive an SUV. But out of necessity I had to trade my 08 Sebring on a Ford Flex. The Sebring traded at over 300k kms with zero mechanical issues aside from brakes and tires. I quickly fell in love with the Flex and continue to drive suv. I still like to see sedans on the road but some of them are really tough to get into such as my neighbours chevy Cruze. How did Zack find entering and egressing these cars?

[@whoawoahh]

I think that most people worried about egress would opt for a crossover or suv

[@acchaladka]

No one can trash talk a small Asian 4 cylinder to me. Rented one on holiday in Costa Rica and those things are beasts, super tough and great fuel economy. For my personal though, I'm going to take the VW every time. Miss my Golf....

[@joeklipping4070]

I tend to keep vehicles for a long time so either the Civic Sport or Corolla SE. I know this is a look at sedans only but you can’t beat the combination of utility, dependability, and MPG of a Civic hatchback.

[@elijames2945]

Do you have one?

[@didafm]

Honda civic is the only New car Is ever buy

[@elijames2945]

@@didafm I’m really considering a civic hatch. I think it has the looks and reliability. Is the sport trim good enough?

[@joeklipping4070]

@@elijames2945 I have a previous generation. A 2020 EX. Much different styling, you either love it or you hate it. Had it 2 and a half years. No problems whatsoever. MPG average is at 36 in combined driving. I’ve gotten as high as 48 on road trips of at least 300 miles. Very happy with it.

[@elijames2945]

@@joeklipping4070 have you been able to use all your features?

[@ChristianTravelers]

We literally picked the Sentra SR w/Premium Package a month after this video came out. Styling and the 360 view. We went out to buy a Hybrid Corolla but was told that the waiting list would be many months. So far, we're happy with the Nissan with the exception of a fluid leak where the engine meets the transmission.

[@bag499]

Make sure to do all the maintenance they say that you need to do transmission fluid every 60,000 miles or talk Nissan dealership

[@ChristianTravelers]

@bag499 yes. Car Wizard channel which maintains Nissans as well as others suggests 30k miles on tranny.

[@psewgobind]

Even when I'm off the beaten path, you guys already know about it... I traded my beloved 6MT Civic for a 2023 Elantra N (6MT) and already did 6k on some of the worst snow storms. Highly recommended for enthusiast that want a car that can handle Canadian driving. Sucks that EN consumes about 25% more then my 2017 Civic (6MT), but that old Civic was on par with a Corolla Hybrid for real world driving.

[@Omil7750]

Great video, for me GlI takes the cake, second choice is the N-line, both with MT.

[@slats66]

I chose the 2023 Sentra SR manual. I drove the others but at $25,000 Canadian for the top SR trim, it was not only one of the best handling cars, the seats are amazing but also the top SR trim price was cheaper than other competitors base models. :)

[@lavoixdelasagesse2837]

The Elantra because the seller from Hyundai told me it was the best on the market! ;) No joke, I bought a new Elantra and it is great for the fuel economy, the inside and outside look, the seat and the driving wheel is so confortable, etc.

[@clairekennedy8767]

I love these folks

[@michaelbell7914]

Wander what’s the eyeball for. It’s strange. Thanks for the review!

[@TalismanPHX]

Definitely the Mazda3 sedan for me... in Soul Red

[@joepowell7025]

The best choice here.

[@jenny80myles]

I actually like the look of the Jetta, especially the LED lights. Good size. I would be tempted to get the GLI, but the base engine is good too. :)

[@dennisalexanderreilly8624]

Exactly what I was thinking and the new 1.5 turbo looks good. The other thing is the Jetta is the perfect size for an urban commute, and easy to park.

[@daniel8728]

Jetta the class of the segment

[@bingcu]

I bought the civic for 2 months already, driving experience is good and it’s frugal, the only negative driver seat hard, You will feel it after 2 hours driving

[@rokzkypiazky2451]

I agree the driver seat is harder than the passenger seats and noisy inside the cabin.

[@fredadam3262]

If we needed a new sedan we would go with the Corolla due to reliability. We have a 20+ year old Corolla, just 81,000 miles, that we use for all those run around errands. Yes, back seat is a bit tight but it just runs and runs and runs!

[@steviesevieria1868]

We have two 2001 Toyotas. No need to shop for any more vehicles!

[@zydrunasnormaliai6997]

Toyota corolla Hybrid, because the most reliable manufacturer among the ones I mentioned, because it's a hybrid, because in our country Toyota is highly valued and retains its value for a long time, More reliable in terms of failures than competitors, the best choice in this list.

[@emmanuelkritikos-mp1nj]

My soon got a 23 jetta with the sport package. I was pleasantly surprised. Great ride and love the inside. Handles well and very comfortable. Was 3000 dollars lower than a civic. Great car for the money.

[@Medsas]

mazda3 is my choice... its the only awd here, its a must for me for icy hills...

[@jeffb.6642]

Corolla also comes in AWD (in Canada at least, maybe not where you are)

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@jeffb.6642 In the US, there is an AWD Corolla hybrid option as well.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Enjoy the torsion beam rear suspension (cheap) ........

[@patone2184]

No one drives Mazda 3

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

@@patone2184 Only CVT haters drive a Mazda.......

[@evankatz2893]

Good Job as always you two, Very happy with my white silver metallic 23 countryman All 4s . A German / British go Kart!😊👍🙏

[@andreaspencer9813]

I always say, one day we are going to own a MINI, they are just so fun to drive.

[@evankatz2893]

@@andreaspencer9813 All the best to you, Zack& Jack plus your other son👍🙏

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@evankatz2893 Thank you, same to you!

[@CC-kr2fs]

Great informative video, but, I'm a die hard Subaru nut..did like the civic though.

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from oakville Ontario thanks for the presentation and my sister lives in surrey bc and she informed me she bought the 2023 nissan leaf because having a V6 suv was getting to pricey for gasoline

[@buttlesschap]

How long was the wait for the leaf?

[@jeffb.6642]

If I were in the market for a compact sedan I'd go with the Corolla AWD for our nasty Canadian winters. I've kind of outgrown them though, being 6ft. 3 and 300lbs. and barely squeezing behind the wheel of the last gen Corolla. I had an Elantra that was much roomier and easier for me to get in and out of so if that was available in AWD, that would be the pick over the Toyota.

[@psewgobind]

I put on 6000km in my Elantra N (in one month) in 3 really bad snow storm. That LSD in EN will pull up the worst hills in almost a foot of snow.

[@richardmichael59]

Hidden gem….Kia K5 AWD.

[@dmguni]

Reliability should be at the top of the list!

[@StuMarston]

Does the eye ball on the left come standard?

[@seanshadrach6223]

Can you’ll please do a review for the 2023 Mercedes Benz GLB 250 ? Thank you

[@user-hn5dq2gd3w]

The mazda 3 has a naturally aspirated engine which is not the most fuel efficient but the throttle feel and ride quality won me over compared to the cvt engines in most other cars named here. More premium feel for the price too.

[@jjstuartonwriting8150]

I hate the CVT and won't buy another car with it. For those of us who love manual transmissions, there are few options unless you go with expensive options.

[@toyota420xp]

I had a VW Golf that had the 1.8 with 180 HP that was back in 2015 and then they went away with it but that was a perfect engine and I was getting probably 31 or 32 miles per gallon

[@jeffer1101]

For those on a budget, the Sentra is a solid choice. If you can spend a bit more, get the Corolla Hybrid. The Sentra is a good looking car, with solid features and a decent price. I think the overall reliability will be pretty good as well. The Corolla Hybrid is as reliable as an anvil, sips fuel and will have a very low overall cost of ownership. The $2300 upcharge (CAD) for Toyota's Hybrid option will likely be made back in 3 years in fuel savings, but even if you can't swing the Hybrid, the gas versions are also very good choices. All cars get decent highway mileage. If most of your driving is in city, that's where Hybrids will shine as Hybrids are really just operating as regular gas cars on the highway (although they typically still tend to be a bit more efficient than their gas only counterparts).

[@jeretso]

Hybrid for me. The manual sentra would be reliable but not available in USA

[@daniel8728]

It can’t get out of it’s own way. Virtually powerless

[@smonkey001]

@@daniel8728 Maybe it's your driving habit? I see load of people commuting this kind of horse power vehicles.

[@applerider4205]

❤️ My elantra ❤️

[@deadfishparty]

Love compacts, especially in stick. I was ready to get off my wallet with the new civic until the eye popping base price was $28k! After a a few bumps in the road my Subaru dealer was able to snag a 6 spd crosstrek touring for $1k less than a base civic. Not a sporty but it’s mountain goat ruggedness will make up the difference. And last gen manual to boot. Thanks for keeping small cars alive you two. ✌️

[@pc24681]

I love my Honda Civic 😊

[@ThePapaJohnKing]

Waiting to see what the hybrid Civic will be like … power … mileage … trim levels . I hope they go with the CRV power train pushing up the hp and torque . Hopefully it will be the hatchback. The price will be upped no doubt . If it’s 10k less than the CRV … I might trade in my CRV … go back to a hatch.

[@sparklander]

The new Civic is nearly 4' longer than the first US Civic. Crazy.

[@greenlinereviews1257]

I own a 2022 Corolla hybrid. The car is very good in almost everything you ask for( Not a sports car). Great fuel economy on average 4.5 l/ 100km. It does have huge issue though, on highway it’s extremely noisy( road noise). It’s so loud that I’m thinking of getting rid off it. Have they fixed it for 2023? Please test drive on the highway if you are interested in buying.

[@kellingtonlink956]

I would have no problem recommending either the Honda or the Toyota, they both are amazing cars with great reliability. You simply cannot go wrong with either, but… neither would not be on my shopping list. If I could afford it, my top car in this category would have to be the GLI… full stop. I am a huge fan of German styled motorcars (in/out) and their slightly unique approach to (German) engineering. If the price were paramount (and drive experience), I would personally visit a Mazda dealership. The only obstacle that holds the Mazda back is their styling and their tighter cabin size. But with that being said… for expected reliability, resale and typical ownership experiences… you’d absolutely have to go to Honda (1rst) and Toyota (2nd). You probably wouldn’t ever be disappointed. Thanks for the comparison video.

[@robme3660]

I'd go with the Carolla for pure reliability, but the 2.0 NA civic is going to have an equally reliabile powertrain. Where the civic falls short in reliability is with thier paint, brakes, infotainment system, and AC.

[@davidhughes1890]

I would pick the one that has memory for the power seats.

[@10OF9OFBORG]

I sit in my chair and having a coffee and chips and I did enjoy you guys talking about the sedans. All are great. But backseats are the problem for tall people like Zack and today kids are very tall. I would pick Jetta because of Interior design. Cheers! ☕️☕️

[@andreaspencer9813]

Great, so glad you enjoyed it! The VW Jetta and GLI are great for space in the rear seat along with the Hyundai Elantra.

[@10OF9OFBORG]

@@andreaspencer9813 exactly 👍🏻

[@bam2xl14]

I was going to get my daughter the turbo Kona limited. a couple year ago they sticked for 28K (US) but you could get them for about 25K. Now that they are 30K and they are't taking much off I am going to go Corolla or Civic.

[@TMM6900]

Looking forward for civic hybrid long terms reliability

[@andreaspencer9813]

We look forward to driving that one.

[@niravpatel4602]

@andreaspencer9813 hello Andrea, what would you suggest me among accord, camry and sonata hybrids for better value and milage?

[@joepowell7025]

I'll take the Mazda 3 over all of these anyday ...

[@jungsoolee-wl2dn]

Andria looks stunning! 🥰

[@tdrew337]

Kia Forte for me 😁, I love mine

[@bag499]

Wow the Sentra great price

[@Sourtwizzlers]

I love/hate my 22 Honda Civic hatch. I love the way it looks and I really enjoy the size but la build quality is not great. It’s also broken down on my twitch so far.

[@azaz911c]

I like the Sentra

[@danhansen9340]

I'd pick the Sentra with the manual, but only if it came with AWD,living in Canada we need AWD. I think that all cars sold in Canada Should Be AWD. Subaru got it right many Years ago, I don't know why the other manufacturers do not.

[@johnfr2389]

What compact sedan is available in AWD and with ventilated seats?

[@leebr2010]

Safety should be a factor when you buy a compact car since these cars are smaller and lighter. Of this group, the Civic, Corolla, Mazda3 are all top safety picks according to IIHS. The Forte performed poorly on the updated side impact crash test. I would pick the safest car I could find if I was buying one, especially for my kids.

[@sayhi2cc]

How come you didnt mention the civic si?

[@dereksmith5019]

We are Honda people , but not a fan of CVT , don't like the noise . We will wait for your road test and comment on the noise level . 'Till then we're happy with our '08 Civic coupe 5 spd .

[@jeffthevideoguy23]

CVT is a no for me. Also, what happened to Hyundai's 10 year 100,000 mile warranty?

[@subvet3668]

I believe the Mazda has increased hp to 191 this year.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Yes, you are correct, we missed that.

[@GlennLaycock]

My top 5 before you get going: Civic, Corolla, Elantra, Jetta .. Forte, Sentra, the Subaru one Legacy? The Elantra, did you see their kind of Civic/Jetta 2024 (2025 here I bet) refresh; oh that blank spot - I have that spot too which I notice right away but like dash plastic - darn if I can think of a use - but the deluxe one - a reviewer said it is ideal for a suction cup and your cellphone sits perfectly for example - so yeah that is what they meant it for 😑. The Jetta it was a surprise, but expensive back when I was looking. Nice choices - so sad the governments would not pay people to stick to cars like this instead of paying for those expensive electric. Shoot they have so little wear and tear on the roads, they are easy to make and return to nature (tend to rust away is my experience - so you only have to worry about the last 90% or so 😄) MPG - this Elantra is like magic. My Neons if I got to 30mpg I would dance a jig; this one gets like 5.3L/100k (54mpg) in suburban city for 3 seasons.

[@imkriswithak1135]

Out of that batch I’d go for the honda civic with the base engine for its simplicity and, as you mention, the reliability. I dont like the styling of the elantra, corolla looks boring, nissan too small, volkwagon hit or miss reliability and cost of repairs. Also have owned two civics and never had major problems with them.

[@Mr.Worf63]

Can’t afford any new compact car. I’ll keep my 2016 Elantra GT GL Auto. 166,400 Kms no major problems.