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Best hatchback cars

Explore the best used hatchback cars of 2024

Mother and son loading farm fresh eggs into their white hatchback car
2021 Honda Civic LX

1. Honda Civic

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$12,599—$51,998
Estimated combined MPG
31 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4.5 out of 5
2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE

2. Toyota Prius

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$12,599—$37,998
Estimated combined MPG
49 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4.5 out of 5
2018 Mazda MAZDA3 Touring

3. Mazda Mazda3

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$9,998—$32,998
Estimated combined MPG
26 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5
2023 Subaru Impreza Premium

4. Subaru Impreza

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$11,998—$25,998
Estimated combined MPG
29 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3.5 out of 5
2019 Honda Fit LX

5. Honda Fit

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$12,599—$23,998
Estimated combined MPG
31 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4.5 out of 5
2022 chevrolet spark side

6. Chevrolet Spark

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$8,599—$18,998
Estimated combined MPG
32 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5
2017 Ford Focus SE

7. Ford Focus

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$8,998—$27,998
Estimated combined MPG
22 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5
2024 Mini Hardtop 2 Door Cooper SE

8. Mini Cooper Hardtop

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$11,998—$33,998
Estimated combined MPG
30 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
(data not available)
2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE 2.0T DSG

9. Volkswagen GTI

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$13,998—$34,998
Estimated combined MPG
27 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3 out of 5
2019 Mitsubishi Mirage SE

10. Mitsubishi Mirage

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$9,998—$16,998
Estimated combined MPG
39 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5

How we ranked this list

To create our "Best Of" lists, our analysts look at CarMax vehicle and sales data over a recent 6-month period, from January 2024 through June 2024. 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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RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2006-2020 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy.

Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov.

Range figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new and assume a full battery charge. Range will vary based on things like battery age, vehicle condition and history, driving and charging habits, accessory use, and driving conditions. Battery capacity may decrease with time and use. See fueleconomy.gov for more info.

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