Cheapest hatchbacks (2025)

#1: Toyota Corolla Hatchback SE FWD

$23,780

Top 10 of 15 hatchbacks by MSRP. Lower is better.

Cheapest hatchbacks (2025): all 15
Model	Trim	MSRP	MPG or range	Seats	Drive
1. Toyota Corolla Hatchback	SE FWD	$23,780	35 mpg	5	FWD
2. Mazda MAZDA3	2.5 S FWD	$24,150	31 mpg	5	FWD
3. MINI Cooper	Oxford Edition 2-Door Hatchback FWD	$24,950	N/A	N/A	FWD
4. Honda Civic Hatchback	Sport FWD	$27,450	34 mpg	5	FWD
5. Nissan LEAF	S FWD	$28,140	149 mi	5	FWD
6. Toyota Prius	LE FWD	$28,350	57 mpg	5	FWD
7. FIAT 500e	INSPI FWD	$30,500	149 mi	4	FWD
8. Volkswagen Golf GTI	S FWD	$32,445	27 mpg	5	FWD
9. Acura Integra	FWD	$33,000	33 mpg	5	FWD
10. Toyota GR Corolla	Core AWD	$39,160	22 mpg	5	AWD
11. Volkswagen Golf R	2.0T DSG AWD	$47,100	25 mpg	5	AWD
12. BMW i4	eDrive35 Gran Coupe RWD	$52,800	266 mi	5	RWD
13. Polestar 2	Long Range Dual Motor AWD	$64,800	268 mi	5	AWD
14. Audi RS 5 Sportback	Base Style AWD	$79,900	20 mpg	5	AWD
15. Tesla Model S	AWD	$79,990	410 mi	5	AWD

One trim per model: its lowest MSRP. Trims need an MSRP. Ties share a rank. No commercial models. Disputed values left out.

What this cannot tell you

Destination fee, taxes and dealer fees not included.

Options raise the price.