2020 Chevrolet Sonic
USN Interior Score: 7.8/10 | Overall Score 8.0/10
The five-passenger Chevrolet Sonic boasts a pleasant cabin with plenty of room and comfortable seating in both rows. Cloth upholstery comes standard, but buyers can upgrade to synthetic leather. Heated seats and a heated steering wheel are available on upper trims.
Standard niceties in this subcompact car include Bluetooth, USB ports, a Wi-Fi hot spot, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and the user-friendly Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system with a 7-inch touch screen.
2020 Hyundai Elantra
USN Interior Score: 7.8/10 | Overall Score 8.1/10
The Hyundai Elantra’s cabin features cloth upholstery, comfortable seats, and a generous amount of head- and legroom. Heated front seats, leather upholstery, and power-adjustable seats are available.
All trim levels of this compact car come with Bluetooth, a USB port, and a 5-inch display screen. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless device charging, navigation, and an 8-inch touch screen are available.
2019 Chevrolet Cruze
USN Interior Score: 7.8/10 | Overall Score 8.2/10
The Chevrolet Cruze mixes soft-touch materials with hard plastics for an overall attractive cabin design. The spacious interior features cushioned seating and cloth upholstery, while upgrades include leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat.
Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and the easy-to-use Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system with a 7-inch touch screen come standard.
2020 Hyundai Veloster
USN Interior Score: 7.8/10 | Overall Score 8.2/10
The Hyundai Veloster features well-bolstered seats, cloth upholstery, and a power-adjustable driver’s seat. Synthetic or genuine leather upholstery and heated front seats are optional.
Bluetooth, dual USB ports, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 7-inch touch screen come standard. Available technology includes wireless charging, navigation, satellite radio, and an 8-inch touch screen.
2020 Honda Accord Hybrid
USN Interior Score: 7.8/10 | Overall Score 8.4/10
The Honda Accord Hybrid showcases a stylish interior with quality materials, plush seats, and generous cabin space. Upgrades include leather-trimmed seats, a heated steering wheel, and heated seats.
All models come equipped with Bluetooth, a USB port, and a user-friendly infotainment system with a 7-inch display screen. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and an 8-inch touch screen are available.
2020 Kia Forte
USN Interior Score: 7.8/10 | Overall Score 8.5/10
The Kia Forte, winner of our 2020 Best Compact Car for the Money award, features comfortable, supportive seats with standard cloth upholstery. Buyers can add heated and ventilated seats, synthetic leather upholstery, and a 10-way adjustable driver’s seat for maximum comfort.
The Forte is packed with standard features such as Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a USB port, and a responsive infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen. Wireless device charging, two USB ports, and navigation are available on upper trims.
2020 Mazda3
USN Interior Score: 7.8/10 | Overall Score 8.0/10
The peppy Mazda3 has an elegantly-designed cabin with plush seating. The sedan version comes with cloth upholstery. Synthetic leather upholstery is standard in the hatchback.
Its lengthy list of standard features includes Bluetooth, two USB ports, HD Radio, and an 8.8-inch display screen. Hatchback versions also come with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
2020 Kia Optima Hybrid
USN Interior Score: 7.9/10 | Overall Score 7.8/10
The Kia Optima Hybrid features leather upholstery, heated front seats, and generous cabin space. Ventilated front seats, a power-adjustable passenger seat, and a heated steering wheel are available.
All models come with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a USB port, wireless device charging, and the brand’s UVO infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen.
2020 Chrysler 300
USN Interior Score: 8.0/10 | Overall Score 7.8/10
Named a finalist for our 2020 Best Large Car for the Money award, the Chrysler 300 boasts soft-touch materials and a host of luxe interior upgrades. Nappa leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, and an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat are available in upper trims.
Standard equipment includes Bluetooth, two USB ports, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and the brand’s excellent Uconnect infotainment system with an 8.4-inch touch screen.
2020 Chevrolet Impala
USN Interior Score: 8.0/10 | Overall Score 8.2/10
The winner of our 2020 Best Large Car for the Money award, the Chevrolet Impala, features a roomy and comfortable interior, with a mix of soft-touch materials and hard plastics. Leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and an eight-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat are available.
The Impala comes with Bluetooth, three USB ports, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an 8-inch touch screen. Dual-zone automatic climate control, push-button start, and remote start are standard, too.
2020 Honda Fit
USN Interior Score: 8.0/10 | Overall Score 8.4/10
The Honda Fit, winner of our 2020 Best Subcompact Car for the Money award, features a surprisingly roomy cabin with plenty of soft-touch materials and comfortable seating. Leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel are available.
All models come with Bluetooth, a USB port, and a 5-inch display screen. Apple CarPlay Android Auto, HD Radio, and satellite radio are available.
2019 Kia Cadenza
USN Interior Score: 8.0/10 | Overall Score 8.5/10
Named a finalist for our 2019 Best Large Car for Families award, the Kia Cadenza showcases leather upholstery, high-quality materials, and a power-adjustable driver’s seat.
Bluetooth, a USB port, smartphone integration, and a 7-inch touch screen are standard. A premium Harman Kardon sound system and a panoramic sunroof are available in upper trims.
2020 Kia Optima
USN Interior Score: 8.1/10 | Overall Score 8.0/10
Boasting one of the most attractive cabins in its class, the Kia Optima midsize sedan features plenty of quality materials and soft-touch surfaces. Leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, and a heated steering wheel are available.
The Optima features Kia’s easy-to-use UVO Infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen. Buyers can add a Wi-Fi hot spot, satellite radio, and navigation.
2020 Honda Accord
USN Interior Score: 8.2/10 | Overall Score 8.5/10
Named a finalist for our 2020 Best Midsize Car for the Money award, the Honda Accord provides plenty of legroom, plush seating, and top-notch materials. Leather-trimmed seating and a power-adjustable passenger seat are available.
All models come with Bluetooth, a USB port, and a 7-inch display screen. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and wireless device charging are available.
2020 Volkswagen Golf
USN Interior Score: 8.3/10 | Overall Score 8.0/10
The Volkswagen Golf features a pleasant and quiet cabin, good head- and legroom in both rows of seating, and comes standard with heated front seats and a panoramic sunroof. Synthetic leather seating is optional.
All models come with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and an easy-to-use infotainment system with a 6.5-inch touch screen and Car-Net navigation.
2020 Volkswagen GTI
USN Interior Score: 8.3/10 | Overall Score 8.6/10
The Volkswagen GTI showcases premium materials, ample cabin space, and supportive seats. Upgrade to the SE trim for leather upholstery, a sunroof, and push-button start.
Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and an easy-to-use infotainment system with a 6.5-inch touch screen come standard.
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The 16 Most Comfortable Cars to Buy in 2020
- 2020 Chevrolet Sonic: USN Interior Score: 7.8/10 | Overall Score 8.0/10
- 2020 Hyundai Elantra: USN Interior Score: 7.8/10 | Overall Score 8.1/10
- 2019 Chevrolet Cruze: USN Interior Score: 7.8/10 | Overall Score 8.2/10
- 2020 Hyundai Veloster: USN Interior Score: 7.8/10 | Overall Score 8.2/10
- 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid: USN Interior Score: 7.8/10 | Overall Score 8.4/10
- 2020 Kia Forte: USN Interior Score: 7.8/10 | Overall Score 8.5/10
- 2020 Mazda3: USN Interior Score: 7.8/10 | Overall Score 8.0/10
- 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid: USN Interior Score: 7.9/10 | Overall Score 7.8/10
- 2020 Chrysler 300: USN Interior Score: 8.0/10 | Overall Score 7.8/10
- 2020 Chevrolet Impala: USN Interior Score: 8.0/10 | Overall Score 8.2/10
- 2020 Honda Fit: USN Interior Score: 8.0/10 | Overall Score 8.4/10
- 2019 Kia Cadenza: USN Interior Score: 8.0/10 | Overall Score 8.5/10
- 2020 Kia Optima: USN Interior Score: 8.1/10 | Overall Score 8.0/10
- 2020 Honda Accord: USN Interior Score: 8.2/10 | Overall Score 8.5/10
- 2020 Volkswagen Golf: USN Interior Score: 8.3/10 | Overall Score 8.0/10
- 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI: USN Interior Score: 8.3/10 | Overall Score 8.6/10
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Whether you’re heading to work, running errands, or embarking upon a family adventure, having a car with a comfortable cabin can make all the difference. Supportive seats, soft upholstery, and the latest technology can keep you relaxed and entertained on the road for hours – or even days – on end.
At U.S. News & World Report, we’ve evaluated the top models on the market for comfort, cabin quality, cargo space, and more. This array of cars earned the highest interior scores in our rankings. As many of these vehicles have achieved the same interior score, vehicles with the higher U.S. News overall scores will rank higher on our list.
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