Best used luxury compact SUVs, ranked by owner data
We ranked 24 used luxury compact SUVs sold in the US and Canada in the last five years against each other on three measured things: problems reported by owners, the used asking price, and EPA combined fuel economy.
Data from October 2026. Sources: owner reports, Auto.dev US listings, EPA ratings. How we rank · Best luxury compact SUVs
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#1 of 24
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Score 75 out of 100
- Owner reliability (21 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 6 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 46% of this list
- Price (30 of 30 points): median used asking price $19,790 (49 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): the lowest of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (24 of 25 points): 28 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 95% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- Used price
- $17k–$29k (median $19,790)
- Fuel economy
- 28 mpg
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 6 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- High maintenance costs
- Best recent year
- 2020
Best for
Most reliable by owners
1 very frequent problem and 2 recurring in owner reports. Ranked #12.
Lowest used price, still sold new
Median used asking price $19,790. Ranked #1.
Best fuel economy
28 mpg combined (EPA). Ranked #1.
The full ranking
- #1
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Score 75- Used price
- $17k–$29k (median $19,790)
- Fuel economy
- 28 mpg
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 6 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- High maintenance costs
- Best recent year
- 2020
Why #1
- Owner reliability (21 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 6 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 46% of this list
- Price (30 of 30 points): median used asking price $19,790 (49 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): the lowest of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (24 of 25 points): 28 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 95% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #2
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Score 71- Used price
- $21k–$37k (median $26,995)
- Fuel economy
- 26 mpg
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 3 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- High maintenance and repair costs
- Best recent year
- 2016
Why #2
- Owner reliability (40 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 3 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 89% of this list
- Price (14 of 30 points): median used asking price $26,995 (45 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): lower than about 47% of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (17 of 25 points): 26 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 67% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #3
Audi Q3
Score 69- Used price
- $18k–$29k (median $23,993)
- Fuel economy
- 24 mpg
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- High maintenance/repair costs
- Best recent year
- 2023
Why #3
- Owner reliability (33 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 74% of this list
- Price (24 of 30 points): median used asking price $23,993 (48 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): lower than about 80% of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (12 of 25 points): 24 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 48% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #4
Volvo XC40
Score 68- Used price
- $23k–$31k (median $28,393)
- Fuel economy
- 27 mpg
- Owner reports
- 5 recurring problems in owner reports, none very frequent
- Main owner complaint
- Infotainment system glitches
- Best recent year
- 2020
- Years to avoid
- 2023
Why #4
- Owner reliability (40 of 45 points): 5 recurring problems in owner reports, none very frequent: fewer than about 89% of this list
- Price (8 of 30 points): median used asking price $28,393 (47 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): lower than about 27% of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (20 of 25 points): 27 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 81% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #5
Volvo XC60
Score 68- Used price
- $23k–$33k (median $26,644)
- Fuel economy
- 26 mpg
- Owner reports
- 2 very frequent problems and 2 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- High long-term maintenance and repair costs
- Best recent year
- 2017
Why #5
- Owner reliability (33 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems and 2 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 74% of this list
- Price (18 of 30 points): median used asking price $26,644 (47 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): lower than about 60% of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (17 of 25 points): 26 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 67% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #6
BMW X1
Score 65- Used price
- $15k–$34k (median $26,356)
- Fuel economy
- 28 mpg
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 6 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- High maintenance costs
- Best recent year
- 2022
Why #6
- Owner reliability (21 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 6 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 46% of this list
- Price (20 of 30 points): median used asking price $26,356 (47 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): lower than about 67% of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (24 of 25 points): 28 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 95% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #7
Mercedes-Benz GLB
Score 63- Used price
- $23k–$31k (median $27,474)
- Fuel economy
- 27 mpg
- Owner reports
- 2 very frequent problems and 2 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Underpowered and unreliable four-cylinder engines
- Best recent year
- 2021
- Years to avoid
- 2020
Why #7
- Owner reliability (33 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems and 2 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 74% of this list
- Price (10 of 30 points): median used asking price $27,474 (48 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): lower than about 33% of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (20 of 25 points): 27 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 81% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #8
Alfa Romeo Tonale
Score 62- Used price
- $23k–$26k (median $24,377)
- Fuel economy
- 24 mpg
- Owner reports
- 3 very frequent problems and 1 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Severe electrical/software failures
Why #8
- Owner reliability (28 of 45 points): 3 very frequent problems and 1 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 63% of this list
- Price (22 of 30 points): median used asking price $24,377 (50 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): lower than about 73% of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (12 of 25 points): 24 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 48% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #9
BMW X2
Score 60- Used price
- No data yet
- Fuel economy
- 27 mpg
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 3 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- High maintenance and repair part costs
- Best recent year
- 2022
- Years to avoid
- 2018
Why #9
- Owner reliability (40 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 3 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 89% of this list
- Price (0 of 30 points): No data yet (no used listing prices)
- Fuel economy (20 of 25 points): 27 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 81% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #10
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Score 59- Used price
- $18k–$26k (median $22,412)
- Fuel economy
- 24 mpg
- Owner reports
- 2 very frequent problems and 4 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Electrical warning lights and gremlins traced to a weak or failing factory battery
- Best recent year
- 2022
Why #10
- Owner reliability (21 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems and 4 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 46% of this list
- Price (26 of 30 points): median used asking price $22,412 (50 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): lower than about 87% of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (12 of 25 points): 24 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 48% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #11
Cadillac XT5
Score 55- Used price
- $16k–$28k (median $22,199)
- Fuel economy
- 22 mpg
- Owner reports
- 2 very frequent problems and 4 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Sudden engine/electrical shutdown while driving
- Years to avoid
- 2017
Why #11
- Owner reliability (21 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems and 4 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 46% of this list
- Price (28 of 30 points): median used asking price $22,199 (45 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): lower than about 93% of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (6 of 25 points): 22 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 24% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #12
Genesis GV70
Score 53- Used price
- $32k–$38k (median $35,200)
- Fuel economy
- 22 mpg
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 2 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Dealership/service experience deficiencies
Why #12
- Owner reliability (45 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 2 recurring in owner reports: the fewest on this list
- Price (2 of 30 points): median used asking price $35,200 (47 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): lower than about 7% of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (6 of 25 points): 22 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 24% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #13
Maserati Grecale
Score 43- Used price
- No data yet
- Fuel economy
- 20 mpg
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 3 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Severe electrical/battery issues (hybrid models)
Why #13
- Owner reliability (40 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 3 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 89% of this list
- Price (0 of 30 points): No data yet (no used listing prices)
- Fuel economy (3 of 25 points): 20 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 10% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #14
BMW X3
Score 43- Used price
- $17k–$39k (median $28,438)
- Fuel economy
- 28 mpg
- Owner reports
- 2 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Interior materials perceived as cheap, with extensive hard plastic
- Best recent year
- 2023
Why #14
- Owner reliability (13 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 28% of this list
- Price (6 of 30 points): median used asking price $28,438 (44 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): lower than about 20% of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (24 of 25 points): 28 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 95% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #15
Cadillac XT4
Score 38- Used price
- $19k–$30k (median $23,325)
- Fuel economy
- 26 mpg
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 6 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Transmission failures (9-speed automatic)
Why #15
- Owner reliability (21 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 6 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 46% of this list
- Price (0 of 30 points): No data yet (too few cars the cars no longer sold new (this one until 2025) to compare prices)
- Fuel economy (17 of 25 points): 26 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 67% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #16
Audi Q4 e-tron
Score 33- Used price
- $25k–$29k (median $27,120)
- Fuel economy
- 97 MPGe
- Owner reports
- 2 very frequent problems and 4 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Software and Electronic System Failures
Why #16
- Owner reliability (21 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems and 4 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 46% of this list
- Price (12 of 30 points): median used asking price $27,120 (49 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): lower than about 40% of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (0 of 25 points): No data yet (too few EVs to compare)
- #17
Audi Q5
Score 30- Used price
- $20k–$35k (median $26,989)
- Fuel economy
- 24 mpg
- Owner reports
- 3 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Driver-assistance systems (adaptive cruise
- Best recent year
- 2017
Why #17
- Owner reliability (2 of 45 points): 3 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 4% of this list
- Price (16 of 30 points): median used asking price $26,989 (47 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): lower than about 53% of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (12 of 25 points): 24 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 48% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #18
BMW X4
Score 28- Used price
- $24k–$40k (median $32,494)
- Fuel economy
- 17 mpg
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 5 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- High maintenance and repair costs out of warranty
- Best recent year
- 2017
Why #18
- Owner reliability (28 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 5 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 63% of this list
- Price (0 of 30 points): No data yet (too few cars the cars no longer sold new (this one until 2025) to compare prices)
- Fuel economy (0 of 25 points): 17 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 0% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #19
Lexus NX
Score 20- Used price
- $46k–$52k (median $47,990)
- Fuel economy
- 24 mpg
- Owner reports
- 3 very frequent problems and 4 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- 12V Battery Drain (Hybrid Models)
- Best recent year
- 2020
- Years to avoid
- 2022
Why #19
- Owner reliability (8 of 45 points): 3 very frequent problems and 4 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 17% of this list
- Price (0 of 30 points): median used asking price $47,990 (35 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): lower than about 0% of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (12 of 25 points): 24 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 48% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #20
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Score 19- Used price
- No data yet
- Fuel economy
- 22 mpg
- Owner reports
- 2 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Catastrophic turbocharger failure
- Best recent year
- 2019
- Years to avoid
- 2017
Why #20
- Owner reliability (13 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 28% of this list
- Price (0 of 30 points): No data yet (no used listing prices)
- Fuel economy (6 of 25 points): 22 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 24% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #21
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Score 16- Used price
- No data yet
- Fuel economy
- 23 mpg
- Owner reports
- 4 very frequent problems and 2 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Catastrophic engine failure (requiring full replacement)
- Best recent year
- 2023
Why #21
- Owner reliability (8 of 45 points): 4 very frequent problems and 2 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 17% of this list
- Price (0 of 30 points): No data yet (no used listing prices)
- Fuel economy (8 of 25 points): 23 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 33% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #22
Porsche Macan
Score 11- Used price
- No data yet
- Fuel economy
- 20 mpg
- Owner reports
- 3 very frequent problems and 4 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Exorbitant maintenance and repair costs ("Porsche Tax")
- Best recent year
- 2022
Why #22
- Owner reliability (8 of 45 points): 3 very frequent problems and 4 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 17% of this list
- Price (0 of 30 points): No data yet (no used listing prices)
- Fuel economy (3 of 25 points): 20 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 10% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #23
Tesla Model Y
Score 6- Used price
- $29k–$38k (median $32,976)
- Fuel economy
- 114 MPGe
- Owner reports
- 3 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Poor initial build quality
Why #23
- Owner reliability (2 of 45 points): 3 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 4% of this list
- Price (4 of 30 points): median used asking price $32,976 (45 US listings, all model years, Auto.dev): lower than about 13% of the cars still sold new
- Fuel economy (0 of 25 points): No data yet (too few EVs to compare)
- #24
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Score 5- Used price
- No data yet
- Fuel economy
- 20 mpg
- Owner reports
- 3 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Ingenium Diesel Engine Failures (Pre-2019)
- Best recent year
- 2022
Why #24
- Owner reliability (2 of 45 points): 3 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 4% of this list
- Price (0 of 30 points): No data yet (no used listing prices)
- Fuel economy (3 of 25 points): 20 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 10% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
Not enough data to rank yet
These luxury compact SUVs are sold here, but we won't rank a car on guesses.
- Acura ADX: not enough owner reports yet
- Acura RDX: not enough owner reports yet
- Cadillac OPTIQ: too new to judge (on sale since 2024)
How we rank
- Owner reliability, 45 points. Problems that owners report again and again, from our owner reports. A very frequent problem counts twice. Fewer problems than the other cars on this page earns more points.
- Used price, 30 points. The median asking price in US listings (Auto.dev), all model years together. Cheaper than the others earns more.
- Fuel economy, 25 points. EPA combined rating. Electric cars are compared only with other electric cars, in MPGe.
- No guesses. A car needs enough owner reports and three years on sale to be ranked. A number we don't have earns 0 points and says "No data yet". We never compare NHTSA complaint counts between models, because they grow with the number of cars sold.
Questions
- What is the best used luxury compact SUV?
- The Mercedes-Benz GLA ranks #1 of 24 with a score of 75 out of 100. 1 very frequent problem and 6 recurring in owner reports, and its used price is $19,790 at the median.
- Which luxury compact SUV has the fewest owner-reported problems?
- The Genesis GV70: 1 very frequent problem and 2 recurring in owner reports.
- Which luxury compact SUV still sold new is the cheapest to buy used?
- The Mercedes-Benz GLA, with a median used asking price $19,790, based on US listings.
- How does CarWizz rank luxury compact SUVs?
- Each car is compared only with the other cars on this page. Owner reliability is worth 45 points, used price 30 points and EPA combined fuel economy 25 points. A car without enough owner reports is not ranked, and a missing number earns no points.
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