Best Compact Cars of December 2009

The i30 still stays on top as best value for money, however the Cerato is now even better value, pushing into the leaderboard, and so is Subaru's Impreza, which is currently on sale. All contenders have ESC standard.

#1 Hyundai i30 SLX

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,490

Pros:

• Full size spare


• Great Warranty


• Best fuel economy out of contenders (7.2L/100km)

Cons:

• None

#2 Subaru Impreza R

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,990

Pros:

• Made in Japan


• All-Wheel Drive


• Subaru's good resale value

Cons:

• Poor fuel economy (8.9L/100km)

#3 Kia Cerato Limited Edition

Base Model Estimated Price: $20,990

Pros:

• Great Warranty


• Full Size Spare

Cons:

• Kia's poor resale value