The Hyundai Elantra is a surprising performer among compact cars. With strong competition from the likes of the Honda Civic and Nissan Sentra, the bargain Elantra is one of the more highly ranked compacts on the market--even Consumer Reports puts it at the top of their list for its roomy interior, sharp powertrain and reliability record. TheCarConnection.com's experts give the Accent an overall rating of 7.6 out of 10, with high scores of 8 in comfort and features.