America's Best Cars 03 Budget Car - Ford Fiesta

America's Best Cars
Budget Car - Ford Fiesta

Price: $13,320 - $17,120
Mileage: 28 City / 37 Hwy

The Fiesta came close to taking the overall Top Pick in this category, according to Consumer Reports' Jake Fisher. It's fun to drive and easy on gas. But it lost out to the Honda Fit and Nissan Versa -- the only two cars to score better -- because of its cramped back seat.

Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks: Budget car - Honda Fit

Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks
Budget car - Honda Fit

Price: $15,100 - $16,860
EPA mileage: 27 City / 33 Hwy

The Fit is tiny and cheap but it gets big points from Consumer Reports for its surprisingly roomy and flexible interior as well its fun and engaging driving dynamics.

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From http://money.cnn.com/