Top 5 · Canadian buyer guide
Usually cheaper to buy, insure and fill up than an SUV. Ranked by crash safety, then fewest recalls and fuel use.
How we rank: Sedans and hatchbacks, ranked by safety, then fewest recalls and fuel use. Among the cars that qualify, the most common in Canada (2025 new-vehicle sales) come first, so these are cars you'll actually find for sale, with parts and mechanics everywhere.
31,054 sold new in Canada in 2025
Car · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2026
$23,999typical asking price · 7 recent listings (2020–2023)
FWD; strictly requires quality winter tires for safe driving
Fuel: Good on gas for daily commuting.
A common model on Canadian roads
Car · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2026
FWD; strictly requires quality winter tires for safe driving
Fuel: Good on gas for daily commuting.
A common model on Canadian roads
Car · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2026
FWD; strictly requires quality winter tires for safe driving
Fuel: Average fuel use for its size.
Car · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2025
FWD; strictly requires quality winter tires for safe driving
Fuel: Good on gas for daily commuting.
Car · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2026
FWD; strictly requires quality winter tires for safe driving
Fuel: Average fuel use for its size.
Found one for sale?
Paste the listing and we'll flag problems, check the price and tell you what to ask.