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Curb Weight | 3460 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.5 inches | ||
Overall Length | 182.5 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.1 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 17.0 cu.ft. | ||
Wheel Base | 110.6 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 80.0 inches |
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
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Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
Fog Lights | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available |
City | 32 mpg | ||
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Highway | 45 mpg | ||
Combined | 37 mpg |
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
8 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Diesel | ||
Parking Assist System | Available |
Horsepower | 181 @ 4000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 280 @ 1750 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
Automotive purists on the prowl for the most enthusiast-oriented sports sedan on the market need look no further than the 2014 BMW 3 Series. Although entries from Acura, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz are certainly advanced, well-equipped 3 Series models hold the edge when it comes to the latest in-car tech.
If value, style, and quality trump handling dynamics on your list of priorities, the new-for-2014 Lexus IS deserves your consideration. Other noteworthy alternatives include the sporty Cadillac ATS, the well-rounded Audi A4, and the popular Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
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| Price | $8,025 | $6,925 | $7,250 | $7,125 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.1 | 4.2 | N/A | 4.0 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 32/Hwy 45/Comb 37 MPG | City 27/Hwy 37/Comb 31 MPG | City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 23 MPG | City 19/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 181 @ 4000 RPM | 160 @ 5600 RPM | 240 @ 6400 RPM | 293 @ 6400 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.2 Liter | V6, GDI, 3.3 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |