Compact Cars

2013 Honda Civic

2013 Honda Civic

The Good:
– Superb fuel economy
– Cabin space and features
– Ride and handling balance
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Needs slightly more power
– Few hard-plastic cabin bits

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2013 Ford Focus ST

2013 Ford Focus ST

The Good:
– Awesome engine and gearbox
– Awesome ride and handling
– Awesome value for money
The Bad:
– Average rear-seat legroom
– Some torque-steer on launch
– Reduced boot space

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2013 Nissan Sentra 1.8SV

2013 Nissan Sentra 1.8SV

The Good:
– Superb fuel economy
– Cabin space and features
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Droning engine at full throttle
– Steering too light
– Some hard cabin plastics

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2012 Hyundai Veloster

2012 Hyundai Veloster

The Good:
– Head-turning exterior
– Cabin features and tech
– Ride and handling
The Bad:
– Too weird for many
– Too slow for most
– Too much cabin hard-plastics

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2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI

2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI

The Good:
– Torquey engine
– Cabin quality and features
– Entertaining handler
The Bad:
– Lacks kick at highway speeds
– Looks a bit too understated
– Brake-pedal feel could be better

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2012 Ford Focus 2.0 Hatchback

2012 Ford Focus 2.0 Hatchback

The Good:
– Stylish inside and out
– Good ride and handling
– Class-leading engine
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Average rear legroom
– Noticeable road noise

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2010 Chevrolet Cruze

2010 Chevrolet Cruze

The Good:
– Pleasant styling in and out
– Fair ride and handling
– Good rear legroom and boot
The Bad:
– Average cabin plastics
– Average rear headroom
– Average fuel economy

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2010 Honda Civic Type-R

2010 Honda Civic Type-R

The Good:
– Aggressive exterior styling
– Ride and handling
– Best manual gearbox ever
The Bad:
– Not as quick as it feels
– Exiting the cabin is awkward
– Not enough tech features

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