1. Honda HR-V:
* Starting price: Around $22,000
* Fuel efficiency: up to 35 MPG (combined)
* Performance: 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine with 141 horsepower
* Safety: Top Safety Pick+ rating by the IIHS
* Cargo space: 24.3 cubic feet with the rear seats up, 58.8 cubic feet with the rear seats down
2. Subaru Crosstrek:
* Starting price: Around $23,000
* Fuel efficiency: up to 34 MPG (combined)
* Performance: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 152 horsepower
* Safety: Top Safety Pick+ rating by the IIHS
* Cargo space: 20.8 cubic feet with the rear seats up, 55.3 cubic feet with the rear seats down
3. Hyundai Kona:
* Starting price: Around $21,000
* Fuel efficiency: up to 37 MPG (combined)
* Performance: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 147 horsepower
* Safety: Top Safety Pick+ rating by the IIHS
* Cargo space: 19.2 cubic feet with the rear seats up, 45.8 cubic feet with the rear seats down
4. Mazda CX-3:
* Starting price: Around $21,000
* Fuel efficiency: up to 34 MPG (combined)
* Performance: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 148 horsepower
* Safety: Top Safety Pick+ rating by the IIHS
* Cargo space: 17.2 cubic feet with the rear seats up, 42.2 cubic feet with the rear seats down
5. Nissan Kicks:
* Starting price: Around $19,000
* Fuel efficiency: up to 31 MPG (combined)
* Performance: 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with 122 horsepower
* Safety: Top Safety Pick+ rating by the IIHS
* Cargo space: 25.3 cubic feet with the rear seats up, 53.1 cubic feet with the rear seats down