33 Ford hatchback

For this money, you won't find a better hot hatch in the US.

Three years after its predecessor debuted, the 2015 Ford Focus Electric is still a good choice for a compact battery-powered car, but the newer competition offers slightly greater range and faster charging.

Inexpensive yet high-performing, the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST rewards people who enjoy driving, while cabin electronics support all those mundane tasks that need doing when not on a twisty back road.

With its 1.6-liter engine, the 2014 Ford Fiesta makes for a mild-mannered urban runabout, but Sync and MyFord Touch add some compelling tech features.

• Engine: 4 Cylinder Engine
• Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
• MPG: 39 MPG
• Passenger Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Hatchbacks

• Engine: 4 Cylinder Engine, Turbocharged
• Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
• MPG: 29 MPG
• Passenger Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Hatchbacks

• Engine: 4 Cylinder Engine
• Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
• MPG: 40 MPG
• Passenger Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Hatchbacks

• Engine: Turbocharged, 4 Cylinder Engine
• Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
• MPG: 29 MPG
• Passenger Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Hatchbacks

• Engine: 4 Cylinder Engine
• Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
• MPG: 40 MPG
• Passenger Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Hatchbacks

• Engine: Electric Motor
• Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
• Passenger Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Hatchbacks

With more passenger space than the Toyota Prius and better efficiency than the Prius v, the new Ford C-Max Hybrid isn't just a Prius fighter; it's a Prii fighter.

• Engine: 4 Cylinder Engine
• Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
• MPG: 33 MPG
• Passenger Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Hatchbacks