Best-selling Used Hatchbacks
Check out CarMax's best-selling used hatchbacks.
We've compiled the 10 most popular used hatchbacks with CarMax customers, covering a broad range of styles and prices. Learn more about how we ranked our list.
1. Honda Civic
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Pros
Engaging driving experience
Spacious, comfortable interior
Plenty of standard driver-assistance features
Cons
LX base trim is on only available in the sedan body style
Audible road noise at highway speeds
Slopping roof affects rear-seat headroom for taller passengers
2. Toyota Prius
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3. Mini Cooper Hardtop
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4. Mazda Mazda3
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Pros
Premium interior materials
Quick, smooth acceleration with both powertrains
Supportive and comfortable seats
Cons
Stingy rear legroom
Rear visibility limited in the hatchback
Lacks interior storage space
5. Subaru Impreza
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6. Kia Soul
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Pros
Feature-packed for the price
More spacious than many extra-small SUVs
Agile and responsive handling
Cons
Loud wind and road noise on highways
Only one engine option
No all-wheel-drive availability
7. Honda Fit
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Pros
Surprisingly roomy interior
Excellent cargo versatility
Above-average fuel economy
Cons
Rear headroom won’t accommodate tall adults
Uses a side-view camera instead of blind-spot monitoring
8. Chevrolet Spark
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Pros
High fuel economy
Easy to park in tight spaces
Big on value
Cons
Not much storage space
Acceleration is slow
Little rear legroom
9. Toyota Corolla
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10. Volkswagen GTI
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How we ranked this list
To create our "Best Of" lists, our analysts looked at CarMax vehicle and sales data over a recent 6-month period, from December 2025 through May 2026. Looking back over a 6-month period allows for the highest sample size possible while also providing up-to-date pricing information. Some articles may include data points with lower sample sizes.
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