#Top5CompactSedans
#Top5CompactCars
#CoupleCarReview
This is a Motormouth couple car review of the top-5 compact sedans, top-5 cars.
Honda Civic
The Honda Civic has two engine choices, both matched to a CVT and FWD only. The base engine is a 2L 4-cyclinder with 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque. The second a 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder with 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. The more powerful engine is only available on the top model. A hybrid is coming but no information has been released on that model yet.
Pros: The HondaCivic has a fresh new look to its exterior and interior with an available larger touchscreen and wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto. It’s a very spacious sedan and offers good fuel economy.
Cons: The Honda Civic has a higher starting price than its competitors.

Hyundai Elantra is a FWD model and has many powertrain options. The base engine is a 2L 4-cylinder matched to a CVT, 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. The Hyundai Elantra N Line has a 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission, 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.
The more fuel efficient Hyundai Elantra hybrid has a 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 6-speed eco shift dual clutch transmission, a combined 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.
There’s the more powerful Hyundai Elantra N with a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 6-speed manual or an available 8-speed dual clutch transmission, 276 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque. Premium fuel is recommended for better performance.
Pros:Plenty of different powertrain options including a hybrid, roomy cabin and some good standard features including wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, Offers a great starting price. Excellent fuel economy on the base gas model especially on the highway.
Cons: Sharp styling is not for everyone, 6-speed manual is only available on the Elantra N model.

Nissan Sentra
The Nissan Sentra has 2L 4-cylinder engine matched to a CVT with 149 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque, FWD only.
There is a 6-speed manual transmission available on the base and SR trims.
Pros:Great price point, manual transmission available on two trims in Canada, well laid out interior.
Cons:No manual transmission available in the US anymore. Fuel economy isn’t as good as its competitors especially in the city. Only one powertrain option.

Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla sedan has two powertrain options, the hybrid has a 1.8L 4-cylinder matched to an ECVT with Toyota’s hybrid synergy drive, a combined 138 horsepower, FWD and AWD options are available. The gas model, a 2L 4-cylinder match to a CVT with 169 horsepower, FWD only.
Pros: Comfortable interior, the hybrid option gets great fuel economy. Updated infotainment including, standard wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto. Updated Safety with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. Good horsepower for this class.
Cons: Small back seat, the infotainment system can glitchy when using wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto

Volkswagen Jetta
The Volkswagen Jetta comes with a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a standard 6-speed manual transmission or available 8-speed automatic transmission, 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, FWD only.
Pros: Spacious, comfortable, smooth ride with excellent fuel economy
Cons: Suspension is soft and steering is very light

Mazda3 Sedan
The Mazda3 comes with s 2.5L 4-cylinder with a 6-speed automatic transmission, 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. FWD and AWD options are available. A turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder with up to 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque with standard AWD and finally a 2L 4-cylinder with a standard 6-speed manual, available 6-speed automatic transmission, 155 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque, FWD only. This is the only trim with a manual transmission, the US no longer has a manual option on the sedan.

Kia Forte
The Kia Forte has two engine choices, a 2L 4-cylinder matched to a CVT, 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque and a 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission, 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The Forte is a FWD model.

There is a 6-speed manual transmission available on the base model in Canada but not in the US however, the US does get a manual transmission on the top GT trim with the turbocharged engine, this is not available in Canada.