Best Compact Cars of February 2009

Out goes the Fiat Ritmo, thanks to the ending of its sale and in comes the Volkswagen Golf. The i30 actually overtakes the Impreza for simply being better value for money

#1 Hyundai i30

Base Model Estimated Price: $22,972

Pros:

• Full size spare


• Alarm standard


• Great warranty

Cons:

• Metallic Paint extra


• No alloys standard

#2 Subaru Impreza

Base Model Estimated Price: $26,680

Pros:

• Subaru resale value


• Metallic paint standard


• All-wheel drive


• Great warranty


• Made in Japan

Cons:

• Space Saver spare


• Poor fuel economy


• No alloy wheels standard


• No alarm standard

#3 Volkswagen Golf

Base Model Estimated Price: $25,490

Pros:

• Alloy wheels standard

Cons:

• No full-size spare


• Metallic Paint extra


• No alarm standard


• Premium Unleaded required