Best & worst cars

Not all cars are created equal, and we have the data to prove it. Of course, numbers can tell a variety of tales and we understand every consumer has different priorities. To that end, we have compiled a series of best and worst lists to highlight performance in a wide variety of categories. These lists can be an excellent tool for filtering down your purchase considerations or for stocking up on vehicular trivia.

Start with the lists below, and then explore topics from the left-hand navigation.

Create your own custom lists based on the factors you find most interesting by using our interactive Car Selector tool (available to subscribers).

Overall test scores are based on more than 50 individual Consumer Reports tests and evaluations, and are presented on a 100-point scale.

Tops in our tests

The lowest scorers