The 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid ranked #8 in Midsize Cars. Currently the Honda Accord Hybrid has a score of 8.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 23 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Good fuel economy Expansive rear seats and trunk User-friendly infotainment system Good predicted reliability rating
Cons Rivals are more upscale So-so handling
The Honda Accord Hybrid is fully redesigned for 2018.Now standard safety features such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation, blind-spot monitoring and lane departure warning add quite a bit of value to the base Accord Hybrid.
PROS Suite of newly available tech and safety features Cabin has plenty of room for adults High fuel economy No loss of cargo space over traditional Accord
CONS Low seating position slightly hampers entry and exit Not as quiet as some rival sedans
What makes the Mazda 3 one of our favorite cars—not to mention a multi-time 10Best Cars winner? Its winning formula is simple and continues to win us over: sharp looks, a near-premium interior, and sublime driving dynamics. The 3 is available in both sedan and hatchback body styles, with one of two efficient inline-four engines and either a slick-shifting six-speed manual or an almost-as-satisfying six-speed automatic transmission.
Pros Dapper styling, joyous road manners, upscale cabin and trimmings.
Cons Lacks low-end grunt, some ride choppiness, short on luxury amenities.
The 2018 Mazda Mazda3 ranked #7 in Compact Cars. Currently the Mazda Mazda3 has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 39 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Athletic handling Good fuel economy Upscale interior Easy-to-use infotainment system
Cons Below-average trunk space in sedan models Bottom-of-the-barrel predicted reliability rating
For 2018, the Mazda 3 remains mostly the same, with only a shuffling of features and option packages.Grand Touring gets LED headlights as standard. Elsewhere, some option packages have been renamed, combined or dropped.
PROS Sporty and confidence-inspiring performance Some high-end features are unique to this class Top crash test scores Interior quality exceeds expectations
CONS Cargo capacity isn't as large as the class leaders Ride quality can be a little stiff with optional 18-inch wheels
