Luxury compact SUVs cater to shoppers who want the practicality of an SUV but who have room in their budget for more creature comforts and high-tech features. These are the best compact luxury SUVs for 2020 & 2021 ranked. Click on each SUV for their full review video. All Rankings
Also see: Best Midsize Luxury SUVs | Best Compact SUVs
| Looks | Cabin Quality | Interior Space | Features | Quietness | Ride Quality | Family Factor | Driving Impression | Fuel Economy | Price | Value | Status | Winter | Overall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 9 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 104 |
| 2020 Tesla Model Y Long Range | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 102 |
| 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge | 9 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 99 |
| 2021 Mercedes GLC 300 4 Matic | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 98 |
| 2021 Lincoln Corsair Reserve | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 97 |
| 2021 Audi Q5 Premium | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 97 |
| 2021 BMW X1 xDrive28i | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 96 |
| 2021 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 96 |
| 2021 BMW X3 xDriver30i | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 96 |
| 2020 Audi Q5 Premium | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 96 |
| 2019 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 96 |
| 2020 Volvo XC60 T5 AWD Momentum | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 95 |
| 2021 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 94 |
| 2021 Lexus NX 300 F Sport | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 94 |
| 2021 Acura RDX A-Spec | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 94 |
| 2019 Infiniti QX60 Luxe | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 94 |
| 2021 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Momentum | 9 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 93 |
| 2020 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD | 8 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 93 |
| 2020 Audi Q3 Premium Plus | 9 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 91 |
| 2019 Infiniti QX50 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 91 |
| 2019 Volvo XC40 T4 FWD | 8 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 87 |
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