Top 5 roomiest small cars in the Philippines

Updated Jun 02, 2021 | Same topic: Latest Consumer Reports

Find yourself a small car with the most spacious interior here.

It is commonly believed that small cars offer limited space. However, still there are some vehicles that fool our eyes with their small exterior, but actually, own spacious interior.

In fact, some of those city cars can house up a lot of your stuffs including big and heavy ones. Experiencing that, you might think twice before spending your hard-earned money on expensive vehicles such as an SUV or crossover.

So, Philkotse has put together the list of 5 roomiest small cars in the Philippines as follows:

1. Honda Fit/Honda Jazz

Honda Jazz 2017 Price ₱799,000 – ₱1,029,000
Total Interior Volume 112.3 cubic feet
Cargo Volume 16.6 cubic feet
Overall 128.9 cubic feet

Although being a truly compact car, the Honda Jazz has broken all the rules because of its roomy space which can compete with even an SUV.

The secret lies in its Magic seats with the Tall Mode and Utility mode. The Tall Mode let you place your bike in by flipping up the bottom cushions. Meanwhile, the Utility mode allows you to put a lot of boxy cargo by folding the seat-back forward. Another point that makes it an ideal compact car is its Long mode which enables the front passenger seat to completely lean on the back seat, offering nearly 8 feet of additional space.

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Honda Fit (2015) Seating Configurations

2. Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla 2017 Price ₱896,000 – ₱1,335,000
Total Interior Volume 110.5 cubic feet
Cargo Volume 13 cubic feet
Overall 123.5 cubic feet

Hitting the market in the same year when the American first spaceship was launched to the moon by NASA, the Toyota Corolla for sale has kept up its pace and stood firmly on the list of Toyota’s best-selling cars for years.

11th gen Toyota Corolla cabin

Most of motorists, particularly tall ones, highly appreciate the 11th gen Toyota Corolla because it bring an exceptionally large rear-seat space

In addition, in the front seat, the car also offers a lot of space for passengers to stretch out comfortably. However, the rear headroom could be an inconvenience for taller passengers at the back because of its trunk’s roof-line.

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3. Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta 2017 Price ₱1,100,000 – ₱1,300,000
Total Interior Volume 109.8 cubic feet
Cargo Volume 16 cubic feet
Overall 125.8 cubic feet

The Volkswagen Jetta owns an exceptional space of legroom and trunk to the golf hatchback together and a distinctive design. This explains the impressive number of more than 14 million units sold worldwide, making this runabout become one of the Volkswagen’s hottest-selling models today.

The car not only offers about 16 cubic feet of cabin space, but also opens more room by folding the rear seat-back. Moreover, the back seat has a passageway that you can use to place longer items such as skateboards.

The Volkswagen Jetta cabin

The Volkswagen Jetta has always been one of the Volkswagen’s hottest-selling models

4. Hyundai Elantra Limited Edition 2.0L

Hyundai Elantra Limited Edition 2.0L 2017 Price ₱1,038,000
Total Interior Volume 110.2 cubic feet
Cargo Volume 14.4 cubic feet
Overall 124.6 cubic feet

Not only having an attractive look with a fashionable interior but also being eco-friendly, the Hyundai Elantra Limited Edition 2.0L is completely worth spending your money on. With the launching of the 6th gen, the model has further proven its excellence in terms of spacious interior.

Absolutely, its trunk's space can defeat other small cars in its class. The trunk is such a strong point of the model with its convenience and smart design. Now you just need to use the key fob, stand next to it, then just a few seconds later, it will automatically open for you.

The Hyundai Elantra Limited Edition 2.0L cabin

The Hyundai Elantra owns a total interior volume of 110.2 cubic feet

5. Honda Civic

Honda Civic 2017 Price ₱1,115,000 – ₱1,537,000
Total Interior Volume 112.9 cubic feet
Cargo Volume 15 cubic feet
Overall 127.9 cubic feet

With 15.1 cubic feet of trunk space and 37.4 inches of large rear legroom, needless to say that there is no other rivals in its class can compete with the Honda Civic in terms of its spacious cabin. Now, feel free to bring along your bulky stuff for out-of-town trip with friends and family because this small sedan can easily accommodate them all.

The Honda Civic cabin

The Honda Civic offer 15.1 cubic feet of trunk space and 37.4 inches of large rear legroom

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