Table: Best Cars for Your Kids to Drive
By
Rick Newman
Posted January 28, 2008
TOP PICKS
| Car | MPG above average? | Ranked above average? | Top crash-test scores? | Top rollover score? | Curb weight above average? | Overall score (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINI Cooper hatchback $18,700; 28 mpg | 4 | |||||
| Toyota Tacoma pickup $14,280; 20 mpg | 4 | |||||
| Toyota Corolla sedan $14,405; 28 mpg | 4 | |||||
| Dodge Charger sedan $22,350; 18 mpg | NA | 4 | ||||
| Chrysler 300 sedan $25,270; 18 mpg | NA | 4 | ||||
| Honda Fit hatchback $13,950; 28 mpg | 4 | |||||
| Scion xD hatchback $15,170; 27 mpg | 4 | |||||
| Kia Spectra5 hatchback $16,620; 23 mpg | 4 | |||||
| Chevrolet Equinox SUV $23,355; 17 mpg | 4 | |||||
| Honda Civic coupe/sedan/hybrid $14,810; 26 mpg | 4 |
DECENT PICKS
| Car | MPG above average? | Ranked above average? | Top crash-test scores? | Top rollover score? | Curb weight above average? | Overall score (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape SUV $18,770; 22 mpg | 3 | |||||
| Kia Sorento SUV $20,995; 15 mpg | 3 | |||||
| Volkswagen Jetta sedan $16,990; 21 mpg | 3 | |||||
| Chevrolet Cobalt sedan $13,710; 24 mpg | 3 | |||||
| Toyota Matrix hatchback $15,510; 26 mpg | 3 | |||||
| Suzuki SX4 hatchback $15,270; 22 mpg | 3 | |||||
| Hyundai Elantra coupe/sedan $13,525; 24 mpg | 3 | |||||
| Pontiac G5 coupe/sedan $14,945; 25 mpg | 3 | |||||
| Volkswagen Rabbit hatchback $15,490; 22 mpg | 3 | |||||
| Scion tC coupe $15,300; 20 mpg | 3 |
NOT QUITE
| Car | MPG above average? | Ranked above average? | Top crash-test scores? | Top rollover score? | Curb weight above average? | Overall score (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 pickup $17,345; 14 mpg | NA | 2 | ||||
| Jeep Liberty SUV $20,330; 16 mpg | 2 | |||||
| Ford Mustang coupe $19,250; 17 mpg | 2 | |||||
| Toyota Yaris coupe/hatchback $12,175; 29 mpg | 2 | |||||
| Kia Rio5 hatchback $12,915 27 mpg | 2 | |||||
| Mazda3 sedan/hatchback $13,895; 24 mpg | 2 | |||||
| Ford Focus coupe/sedan $14,375; 24 mpg | 2 | |||||
| Pontiac G6 coupe/sedan $17,895; 22 mpg | 2 | |||||
| Hyundai Accent coupe/sedan $10,775; 27 mpg | 2 | |||||
| Volkswagen New-Beetle coupe $17,365; 20 mpg | 2 |
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