Comparison Test: Compact Wagons
 

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Evaluations

 

 

     Pricing:

Car Reviewed:

Version:

Base Price (MSRP):

Total Price (MSRP):

Total CarsDirect Price:

Chevrolet HHR LS $15,325 $17,685 $16,883

Chrysler PT Cruiser

Touring

$16,480

$19,180

$17,049

Dodge Caliber

SXT

$15,425

$17,375

$16,788

Ford Focus ZXW

SE

$16,735

$18,845

$16,090

Hyundai Elantra

GLS

$14,265

$16,895

$15,325

Kia Spectra5

NA

$15,900

$17,870

$16,745

Mazda3

s Touring

$17,615

$19,125

$18,404

Mazda5

Sport

$17,435

$18,895

$18,196

Subaru Impreza

2.5i

$18,295

$19,720

$18,397

Suzuki Aerio SX

Premium

$15,299

$16,779

$15,375

Suzuki Forenza

Premium

$15,799

$17,279

$15,864

Suzuki Reno

Premium

$15,399

$16,879

$15,472

Toyota Matrix

Standard

$15,260

$18,615

$17,420

   

    Powertrain:

Car Reviewed:

Engine:

Horsepower:

Torque:

Transmission:

Chevrolet HHR

2.2-liter I4

143

150 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Chrysler PT Cruiser

2.4-liter I4

150

165 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Dodge Caliber

2.0-liter I4

158

141 lb-ft

CVT

Ford Focus ZXW

2.0-liter I4

136

133 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Hyundai Elantra

2.0-liter I4

138

136 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Kia Spectra5

2.0-liter I4

138

136 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Mazda3

2.3-liter I4

160

150 lb-ft

5-speed automatic

Mazda5

2.3-liter I4

157

148 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Subaru Impreza

2.5-liter H4

173

166 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Suzuki Aerio SX

2.3-liter I4

155

152 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Suzuki Forenza

2.0-liter I4

126

131 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Suzuki Reno

2.0-liter I4

126

131 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Toyota Matrix

1.8-liter I4

126

122 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

 

     EPA Fuel Economy:

Car Reviewed:

City:

Highway:

Overall:

Chevrolet HHR

23

30

25

Chrysler PT Cruiser

21

26

23

Dodge Caliber

26

30

27

Ford Focus ZXW

26

32

28

Hyundai Elantra

24

32

27

Kia Spectra5

25

34

28

Mazda3

25

31

27

Mazda5

21

26

23

Subaru Impreza

23

28

25

Suzuki Aerio SX

25

31

27

Suzuki Forenza

22

31

25

Suzuki Reno

22

31

25

Toyota Matrix

28

34

31

 

     Dimensions:

Car Reviewed:

Length:

Width:

Height:

Weight:

Luggage Volume: Max. Cargo Volume:
Chevrolet HHR 176.2 in 69.2 in 65.2 in 3155 lbs 23.8 cubic ft 55.6 cubic ft

Chrysler PT Cruiser

168.9 in 67.1 in 63.0 in 3165 lbs 21.6 cubic ft 62.7 cubic ft

Dodge Caliber

173.8 in 68.8 in 60.4 in 3039 lbs 18.5 cubic ft 40.0 cubic ft

Ford Focus ZXW

178.4 in 66.7 in 56.5 in 2771 lbs 35.6 cubic ft 73.7 cubic ft

Hyundai Elantra

177.9 in 67.7 in 56.1 in 2784 lbs 20.1 cubic ft 37.0 cubic ft

Kia Spectra5

170.9 in 68.3 in 57.9 in 2873 lbs 18.3 cubic ft 52.8 cubic ft

Mazda3

176.6 in 69.1 in 57.7 in 2826 lbs 17.1 cubic ft 31.2 cubic ft

Mazda5

181.5 in 69.1 in 64.2 in 3333 lbs * *

Subaru Impreza

175.8 in 66.7 in 58.5 in 3045 lbs 27.9 cubic ft 61.6 cubic ft

Suzuki Aerio SX

166.5 in 67.7 in 61.0 in 2698 lbs 21.3 cubic ft 63.7 cubic ft

Suzuki Forenza

179.7 in 67.9 in 59.1 in 2849 lbs 24.4 cubic ft 61.8 cubic ft

Suzuki Reno

169.1 in 67.9 in 56.9 in 2739 lbs 8.8 cubic ft 45.8 cubic ft

Toyota Matrix

171.3 in 69.9 in 60.6 in 2679 lbs 21.8 cubic ft 53.2 cubic ft

 

*The Mazda5's cargo volumes are unclear. There are conflicting reports from Mazda and other sources about what was measured to derive the 44.4 cubic feet of cargo volume that they list as their only cargo specification.

 

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