2019 Ford Fiesta SE

The Fiesta is Ford's smallest car, a subcompact hatchback or sedan that's easy to park and cheap to run. The ST is the one to get if you want a genuinely fun hot hatch, with sharp steering and a playful chassis. Cabin space is tight, especially in the back, and the hatch's cargo area is modest, but the front seats are comfortable. The SE is the sensible pick if you want the Fiesta's fuel economy without the ST's price or power. Its 1.6L I4 makes 120 horsepower and pairs with the five-speed manual, returning 30 mpg combined. The SE comes with a rearview camera and Sync voice control, but skip the optional automatic if you want the manual's better control.