Kia Rio 
The subcompact category is quite well represented: Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Nissan Versa… and let’s not forget the Kia Rio! Offered as either a sedan or a hatchback, this car proves that small size and superior equipment can go hand in hand. The 1.6L four-cylinder under the hood develops 138 horsepower and 123 lbs.-ft. of torque. A six-speed manual transmission (or a six-speed automatic) delivers the power to the front wheels.
Pros
- Start/stop feature
- All the fixings, equipment-wise
- Almost as much interior space as a compact
- Reasonably powerful for the category
- More dynamic ride than the Accent
Cons
- Looks like a jelly bean
- Plain Jane dashboard
- Handicapped side visibility
- Not the cheapest
