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#4 in Affordable Compact SUVs
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#1 in Affordable Compact SUVs
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#2 in Affordable Compact SUVs
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FWD 4dr Man Sport
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U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 7.9 | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Critics' Rating | 8.0 | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Performance | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Interior | 8.1 | 7.6 | 8.4 |
| Safety | 9.2 | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Reliability | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Pros & Cons
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General Specs
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Gas Flat 4 2.5L/152 | Gas I4 2.5L/152 | Gas I4 2.0L/122 |
| MPG | - TBD - City / - TBD - Hwy | 22 City / 31 Hwy | 26 City / 35 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 103.000 | 105.900 | 106.300 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 179.500 | 178.100 | 179.300 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.100 | 72.400 | 72.400 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 65.900 | 66.300 | 67.300 |
Doors & Windows
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Exterior Features
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Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3250 | 3598 | 3208 |
Tires & Wheels
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Towing
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Interior
Convenience & Comfort
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| Front Reading Lamps | ![]() |
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| Adjustable Steering Wheel | ![]() |
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| Intermittent Wipers | ![]() |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 107.600 | 98.100 | 103.800 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 41.600 | 39.900 | 40.100 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.100 | 40.400 | 41.000 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.100 | 56.000 | 57.500 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 52.900 | 54.800 | 55.200 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 40.400 | 39.000 | 39.000 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 38.000 | 36.800 | 39.300 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.600 | 55.300 | 55.500 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 52.700 | 52.400 | 53.700 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.) | 68.300 | 68.100 | 65.400 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.) | 33.500 | 34.300 | 34.100 |
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Entertainment
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Heating & Cooling
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Navigation & Communication
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Seats
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| Pass-Through Rear Seat | ![]() |
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Safety
Airbags
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Brakes
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Safety Features
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Mechanical
Engine & Performance
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| Engine Type | Gas Flat 4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5L/152 | 2.5L/152 | 2.0L/122 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 170 @ 5800 | 168 @ 6000 | 155 @ 6000 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 174 @ 4100 | 170 @ 4500 | 150 @ 4000 |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Manual |
| Turning diameter | 34.400 | 37.000 | 36.700 |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | - TBD - | 22 | 26 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | - TBD - | 31 | 35 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 16.900 | 15.100 | 14.8 |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Double Wishbone | Semi-Trailing Arm | Multi-Link |
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Transmission
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