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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 Subaru BRZ
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The Subaru BRZ is a coupe offered in 2dr Cpe Premium Man, 2dr Cpe Premium Auto, 2dr Cpe Limited Man and 2dr Cpe Limited Auto. The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 (200 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Rear wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 22 mpg city to 30 mpg highway. The BRZ uses Premium fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2013
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Mini Cooper Hatchback Base
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The Mini Cooper is a 2-door hatchback, convertible, coupe, wagon offered in 2dr, 2dr, 2dr S, 2dr S, 2dr John Cooper Works, 2dr S, 2dr John Cooper Works, 2dr, 2dr John Cooper Works, 2dr Cpe, 2dr Cpe S, 2dr Cpe John Cooper Works, 2dr Cpe, 2dr Cpe S and 2dr Cpe John Cooper Works. The powertrains include 1.6-liter 4 (121 hp), 1.6-liter 4 turbo (181 hp) and 1.6-liter 4 turbo (208 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 Cooper hatchback Base 4-cyl MT uses Premium fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2008
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Hyundai Elantra GLS
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The Hyundai Elantra is a 4-door hatchback, coupe, sedan offered in 4dr Sdn Man GLS, 4dr Sdn Auto GLS, 4dr Sdn Auto Limited, 5dr HB Man w/Blue Int, 2dr Man GS, 2dr Auto GS, 2dr Man SE, 2dr Auto SE, 5dr HB Man, 5dr HB Auto and 5dr HB Auto w/Blue Int. The powertrains include 1.8-liter 4 (148 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 38 mpg highway. The Elantra GLS 4-cyl uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2011
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Chevrolet Cruze 1LT (1.4T)
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a sedan offered in 4dr Sdn Auto LS, 4dr Sdn Man ECO, 4dr Sdn Auto ECO, 4dr Sdn Man 1LT, 4dr Sdn Auto 1LT, 4dr Sdn Man 2LT, 4dr Sdn Auto 2LT, 4dr Sdn LTZ and 4dr Sdn Man LS. The powertrains include 1.4-liter 4 turbo (138 hp) and 1.8-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 24 mpg city to 36 mpg highway. The Cruze 1LT 4-cyl uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2011
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Dodge Caliber
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The Dodge Caliber is a 4-door hatchback offered in 4dr HB SE, 4dr HB SXT Plus and 4dr HB SXT. The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 (158 hp) engines, and 5-speed manual and CVT transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 26 mpg city to 30 mpg highway. The Caliber uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2007