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See which Small cars are reviewed by Consumer Reports

Below lists a selection of Small cars that have been reviewed by our expert engineering staff. Consumer Reports operates the largest and most sophisticated independent automobile testing center devoted to the consumer interest anywhere in the world. All cars that are tested, about 80 per year, are bought anonymously and driven for thousands of miles each. The evaluation regimen consists of more than 50 individual tests. Learn more about each of the Small cars that Consumer Reports tests and reviews.
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Volkswagen Golf 2.5
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The Volkswagen Golf is a 2-door hatchback, 4-door hatchback offered in 2dr HB Man TDI w/Tech Pkg, 2dr HB DSG TDI w/Tech Pkg, 4dr HB Man TDI, 4dr HB Man TDI w/Sunroof & Nav, 4dr HB DSG TDI w/Sunroof & Nav, 4dr HB Man TDI w/Tech Pkg, 4dr HB DSG TDI w/Tech Pkg, 2dr HB Man TDI, 2dr HB DSG TDI, 2dr HB Man TDI w/Sunroof & Nav, 2dr HB DSG TDI w/Sunroof & Nav, 4dr HB DSG TDI, 2dr HB, 2dr HB w/Sunroof & Navi, 4dr HB and 4dr HB w/Sunroof & Navi. The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 turbo (256 hp), 2.0-liter 4 turbodiesel (140 hp) and 2.5-liter 5 (170 hp) engines, and 5-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual and 6-speed sequential transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 23 mpg city to 30 mpg highway. The Golf hatchback 2.5 5-cyl uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2010
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Hyundai Accent SE
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The Hyundai Accent is a 4-door hatchback, sedan offered in 4dr Sdn Man GLS, 4dr Sdn Auto GLS, 5dr HB Man GS, 5dr HB Auto GS, 5dr HB Man SE and 5dr HB Auto SE. The powertrains include 1.6-liter 4 (138 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 28 mpg city to 37 mpg highway. The Accent hatchback SE 4-cyl MT uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2012
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Scion xD (AT)
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The Scion xD is a 4-door hatchback offered in 5dr HB Man (Natl) and 5dr HB Auto (Natl). The powertrains include 1.8-liter 4 (128 hp) engines, and 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 26 mpg city to 32 mpg highway. The xD Base 4-cyl uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2008
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Kia Forte EX hatchback
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The Kia Forte is a 4-door hatchback, coupe, sedan offered in 4dr Sdn Man LX, 4dr Sdn Auto EX, 4dr Sdn Auto LX, 4dr Sdn Auto SX, 5dr HB EX, 5dr HB SX, 2dr Cpe Man EX, 2dr Cpe Auto EX, 2dr Cpe Man SX and 2dr Cpe Auto SX. The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 (156 hp) and 2.4-liter 4 (173 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 26 mpg city to 36 mpg highway. The Forte hatchback EX 4-cyl uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2011
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Subaru Impreza Premium
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The Subaru Impreza is a sedan, wagon offered in 4dr Man 2.0i PZEV, 4dr Auto 2.0i PZEV, 4dr Man 2.0i Premium PZEV, 4dr Auto 2.0i Premium PZEV, 4dr Auto 2.0i Limited PZEV, 5dr Man 2.0i PZEV, 5dr Auto 2.0i PZEV, 5dr Man 2.0i Premium PZEV, 5dr Auto 2.0i Premium PZEV, 5dr Auto 2.0i Limited PZEV, 5dr Man 2.0i Sport Premium PZEV, 5dr Auto 2.0i Sport Premium PZEV and 5dr Auto 2.0i Sport Limited PZEV. The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 (148 hp) engines, and 5-speed manual and CVT transmissions. It is AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 27 mpg city to 36 mpg highway. The Impreza sedan Premium 4-cyl CVT uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2012