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Fun to drive. Available all-wheel drive (AWD). Nice upper trims.
No hybrid option. Small interior. Subpar resale value.
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| Price | N/A | $23,370 | $27,745 | $23,165 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.0 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 23/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG | City 32/Hwy 41/Comb 36 MPG | City 31/Hwy 39/Comb 34 MPG | City 30/Hwy 40/Comb 34 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | N/A | $42,747 | N/A | $42,980 | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 227 @ 5000 RPM | 147 @ 6200 RPM | 150 @ 6400 RPM | 147 @ 6200 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |