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2023 U.S Compact Car Sales Figures By Model (With Rankings)

Sales Figures & Rankings for Passenger Cars Sold in the United States

2023 Best Selling Compact Cars In the United States (All Models Ranked)

The compact car segment in the US has been declining in recent years, but it remains an important part of the automotive market. In 2021, compact cars accounted for just 8.2% of new vehicle sales in the US, down from 9.3% in 2016. Despite the decline in sales, the compact car segment remains an important part of the US automotive market. Compact cars are still a popular choice for consumers who are looking for an affordable and fuel-efficient vehicle. Additionally, many automakers are still developing and selling new compact car models.

The Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, Hyundai Elantra, and Kia Forte are all popular compact cars in the United States. They offer a variety of features and capabilities to meet the needs of different consumers. The Toyota Corolla is known for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and value. It is a popular choice for consumers who are looking for a safe and reliable car that will last for many years. The Corolla is also relatively affordable and offers a variety of features and amenities. The Honda Civic is known for its fun-to-drive handling, sporty appearance, and fuel efficiency. It is a popular choice for consumers who are looking for a car that is both practical and fun to drive. The Civic is also relatively affordable and offers a variety of features and amenities.

The Nissan Sentra is known for its affordability, value, and fuel efficiency. It is a popular choice for consumers who are looking for a car that is both affordable and offers a good range of features. The Sentra is also relatively fuel-efficient and easy to drive. The Hyundai Elantra is known for its stylish design, advanced technology, and long warranty. It is a popular choice for consumers who are looking for a car that is both stylish and offers a good range of features. The Elantra is also backed by a long warranty, which gives consumers peace of mind. The Kia Forte is known for its spacious interior, long warranty, and value. It is a popular choice for consumers who are looking for a car that is both spacious and offers a good range of features for the price. The Forte is also backed by a long warranty, which gives consumers peace of mind.

Here Are The Most Popular Compact Cars in the U.S for 2023

This data table looks at last month’s total compact car sales volumes in the United States by model. We compare U.S market compact car sales for last month with the same month last year. We also include the year to date sales numbers and compare with the same year to date numbers from last year. With both monthly and YTD sales numbers we have a growth rate column so you can better gauge an individual compact car sales success in the U.S market.

Model Month Month LY Change YTD YTD LY YTD Change
Mazda 3 3,490 2,205 58.28 31,558 25,569 23.42
Honda Civic 16,532 17,228 -4.04 204,954 164,109 24.89
Toyota Corolla 17,954 22,272 -19.39 195,046 187,964 3.77
Hyundai Elantra 12,151 9,456 28.50 113,769 116,759 -2.56
Kia Forte 4,957 9,393 -47.23 106,050 104,528 1.46
Subaru Impreza 2,501 2,662 -6.05 25,574 29,826 -14.26
∑ = 57,585 ∑ = 63,216 ∑ = 676,951 ∑ = 628,755

2023 U.S Quarterly Compact Car Sales Numbers

This data table looks at quarterly sales performance for the compact car segment in the United States. It includes all major compact car models sold in the U.S market. We compare last quarter’s compact car U.S sales at the model level with the same compact car model sales quarter last year. We also include a growth rate too so you can see which compact car models are growing and which ones are declining. The quarterly view of compact car sales at the model level often gives you a better picture of what is happening than monthly because it takes out some of the month to month noise.

2023 New Compact Car Sales Data by Month in the U.S

This sales data table looks at monthly sales performance for the compact car segment in the United States on a month to month basis for the entire year so far. It includes all major compact car models sold in the U.S market and you can see that the monthly compact car sales trends clearly. Seeing the individual compact car model sales performance in this way gives you a good sense of the momentum (good or bad).