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Prices
| MSRP | $29,120 | $23,995 | $27,270 |
| Invoice | $27,633 | $23,035 | $25,361 |
| Avg. Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A |
U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 7.7 | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Critics' Rating | 7.5 | 9.5 | 8.4 |
| Performance | 6.5 | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Interior | 6.5 | 9.3 | 7.7 |
| Safety | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.9 |
| Reliability | 4.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Pros & Cons
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General Specs
| Transmission | Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Gas/Electric I4 1.8L/110 | Turbocharged Gas I4 2.0L/121 | Turbocharged Gas I4 2.0L/121 |
| MPG | 43 City / 40 Hwy | 21 City / 31 Hwy | 21 City / 30 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | 4 Door Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 102.4 | 101.5 | 101.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 170.1 | 165.8 | 169.0 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 69.5 | 70.0 | 78.5 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 56.7 | 57.8 | 56.0 |
Doors & Windows
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Exterior Features
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| Rear Spoiler | |
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Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3206 | 3034 | 3219 |
Tires & Wheels
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| Compact Spare Tire | |
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| Full Size Spare Tire | |
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| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |
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| Aluminum Wheels | |
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| Chrome Wheels | |
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| Wheel Locks | |
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| Steel Wheels | |
Interior
Convenience & Comfort
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| Auxiliary Pwr Outlet | |
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| Cruise Control | |
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| Fog Lamps | |
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| Auto-Off Headlights | |
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| Interior Cargo Shade | |
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| Keyless Start | |
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| Luggage Rack | |
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| Front Reading Lamps | |
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| Rear Reading Lamps | |
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| Remote Engine Start | |
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| Adjustable Steering Wheel | |
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| Steering Wheel Controls | |
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| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | |
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| Trip Computer | |
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| Intermittent Wipers | |
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| Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers | |
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| Front Floor Mats | |
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| Keyless Entry | |
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| Power Door Locks | |
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| Heated Mirrors | |
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| Power Driver Mirror | |
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| Driver Vanity Mirror | |
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| Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror | |
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| Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror | |
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| Power Steering | |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 86.1 | 93.5 | 89.0 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.3 | 39.3 | 39.3 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.1 | 41.2 | 41.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 54.0 | 54.6 | 54.4 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 53.1 | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.0 | 38.5 | 36.9 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 32.8 | 35.5 | 34.8 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 52.6 | 53.1 | 52.8 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 51.8 | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (cu. ft.) | - TBD - | 46.0 | 39.0 |
Entertainment
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| CD Player | |
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Heating & Cooling
| Climate Control | |
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| Dual Zone A/C | |
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Navigation & Communication
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| Wireless Cell Phone Hookup | |
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Seats
| Cloth Seats | |
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| Heated Driver Seat | |
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| Driver Lumbar | |
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| Power Driver Seat | |
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| Pass-Through Rear Seat | |
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| Fixed Bench Seat | |
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| Split Bench Seat | |
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| Bucket Seats | |
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Safety
Airbags
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| Passenger Air Bag | |
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| Side Head Air Bag | |
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| Rear Head Air Bag | |
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| Side Air Bag | |
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| Rear Body Air Bag | |
Brakes
| 4-Wheel ABS | |
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| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | |
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| Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes | |
Safety Features
| Brake Assist | |
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| Electronic Stability Control | |
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| Daytime Running Lights | |
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| Child Safety Locks | |
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| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | |
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| Traction Control | |
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| Emergency Trunk Release | |
Mechanical
Engine & Performance
| Front Wheel Drive | |
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| 4 Cylinder Engine | |
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| Turbocharged | |
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| Engine Type | Gas/Electric I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8L/110 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 98 @ 5200 | 200 @ 5100-6000 | 200 @ 5100-6000 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 142 @ 4000 | 207 @ 1800-5000 | 207 @ 1800-5000 |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable Ratio | Manual | Manual |
| Turning diameter | 34.2 | 35.8 | 35.1 |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 43 | 21 | 21 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 40 | 31 | 30 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 11.9 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Multi-Link | Four Link |
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Transmission
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