Sentences with phrase «economy of a compact car»

The vehicle was designed for consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUVs - such as increased cargo room, higher visibility and the option of full - time four - wheel drive - along with the maneuverability and fuel economy of a compact car, according to Wikipedia.

«In fact, the Malibu ECO delivers the fuel economy of a compact car in a midsize sedan.»

It was the first crossover designed for customers who wanted more interior space and higher visibility of SUV and fuel economy of a compact car.

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The Passat TDI is the best car in the bunch because you get all of the room of a big car with the fuel economy of a compact.

Mazda's compact car doesn't need any fancy extras to achieve impressive mpg numbers; in fact, the base model of the Mazda 3 sedan achieves the highest fuel economy numbers of any 3 configuration with its 41 - mpg highway rating.

The car's compact style, fuel economy, and entry - level price made it particularly popular with young people during the heyday of Britain's swinging 1960s era.

About Honda Civic One of the best - selling compact cars in the United States, the Civic features a lineup of six distinct models: the conventional gasoline - powered Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe, two high - performance Civic Si models, gasoline - electric Civic Hybrid, the Civic Natural Gas and Civic HF high fuel economy model.

The all - new Elantra brings high style and superb fuel economy to the (once) lowly world of compact cars.

The 2009 Jeep Patriot combines the packaging and interior flexibility of a sport - utility vehicle with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a compact car or small pickup.

A starting price of $ 20,250 and fuel economy estimates of 28 MPG city / 34 highway make the Juke an economical choice, and its compact dimensions conserve driveway space for the grown ups» cars.

Sit back for a second to look at that list and you're getting a lot of tech features in a compact economy car that runs under $ 30K.

With high gas prices taking a bite out of big - SUV sales, Audi thinks the time is right for its new A3 wagon, a compact family utility vehicle with decent fuel economy ratings and, for a near - luxury car, a very affordable price.

It's a regular compact economy car that emphasizes style and driving dynamics in a way that most of the competition doesn't.

The Toronado was not an economy car and not really a fuel sipper, but it paved the way for the onslaught of compact, efficient, and more modern FWD cars that came in the late 1970s.

One of the highest fuel economies in the compact car market, the 2014 Honda Civic manages to achieve 30 mpg in the city and 39 on the highway *, numbers than go even higher if its the Civic Hybrid, a type of vehicle not offered with the Impreza.

Diesels offer plenty of torque, fuel economy and range, but typically they will be found on compact class and higher cars and usually at a premium over conventional gas engines.

While the tenth - generation Toyota Corolla will likely keep its status as the world's best - selling car nameplate — especially in these days of fuel - economy consciousness — its popularity won't necessarily be because it's the world's best compact sedan.

According to BMW, the i8 is the first high - performance sports car with the economy of a compact vehicle — and with its wind - cheating lines, it looks fast sitting still.

Mazda reaches up - market with the 2014 Mazda3, pushing the latest generation of this economy car to compete with the luxury compacts.

[9][12] The overall or composite fuel economy rating combining electricity and gasoline powered are displayed in the Monroney label in a much smaller type, and as part of the comparison of the Volt's fuel economy among all vehicles and within compact cars.

Jeep Patriot combines the packaging and interior flexibility of an SUV with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a compact car or small pickup.

New compact cars represent an excellent value as they offer good fuel economy, a myriad of features, modern styling, flexibility, and a low base price.

The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze is a compact sedan that has helped to lift General Motors out of its entry - level doldrums to field a competitive economy car for the first time in decades.

From those two outliers, hybrids have become an integral part of the mainstream marketplace, ranging from compact economy cars to SUVs to luxurious sedans, to exotic supercars.

«What we see now is more of the sport utility vehicle [and] crossover vehicles are built on car platforms, and they get much better vehicle economy, in fact there isn't much penalty between a midsize sedan and a compact sport utility,» Michelle Krebs, senior analyst with Autotrader, told Automotive News.

When you are in the market for a compact car, you tend to have a few specific reasons for this kind of vehicle in mind, and chief among them is perhaps the fuel economy which you and your wallet can enjoy.

Civic was also recognized with a «Polk Automotive Loyalty» award in the compact car segment, Edmunds.com named the Civic «Best Retained Value» and the American Council for an Energy - Efficient Economy included the Civic Hybrid amongst the «Greenest Vehicles of 2013.»

Reliability, fuel economy, great driving manners and low pricing have made the Honda Civic the benchmark of compact cars ever since it was introduced 40 years ago.

, RS PACKAGE, TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE, The Cruze brings a compelling mix of elegant styling and fuel economy to the compact - car ranks.

Though the car may feel dated in some areas, Toyota has managed to provide a compact crossover with an SUV aura that not only drives well but also offers a plush ride, outstanding fuel economy and low maintenance costs all of which are decisive factors while buying a car in the family.

The good news here being that while your typical Subaru WRX STI, Volkswagen Golf R, or the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution all start life as economy - minded compact cars wearing a mid - $ 30,000 price tag, the GLA45 AMG brings all of the comfort, technology and refinement expected from anything wearing the Mercedes - Benz tri-star logo.

The Neon, already one of the most cheeky compacts, would have been every high school kid's dream with that canvas top, and the Breeze would have become more than just a decent economy car.

Under the hood is a 2.0 - liter, double - overhead - cam, inline four - cylinder engine rated at 140 horsepower and 133 foot - pounds of torque, making this one of the most powerful cars in the economy - compact class.

For 2015, Forte fuel economy improved slightly on most models, although it still trails many of today's compact cars.

Also earning a spot on KBB.com's list, the Honda Civic Natural Gas has a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 31 mpg1 ‡ and an estimated fuel cost savings of up to 40 percent compared to a typical gasoline - powered compact car.

The sleek compact sedan drops the conservative, economy - car styling of its predecessors and offers up an angular, wedge - shaped styling reminiscent of the current Honda Civic.

«If you think the compact sedan class is full of cheaply made economy cars, think again,» continues Wiesenfelder.

Like its near twin, the Scion FR - S, the Subaru BRZ attempts to blend the pure enthusiast appeal of a finely honed rear - wheel - drive sports car with the accessibility and everyday practicality of a compact economy car.

It competes in looks and style with entry level compact luxury cars while beating their fuel economy, and it is sportier than the Prius while delivering much of what's made it the world's top - selling hybrid.

Indeed, it is this latter area which provides the most fantastic evidence of the technical level achieved: 4.8 l / 100 km and 139 g / km of CO2 (in the extra-urban cycle) are closer to what you would expect from an economy car than a compact sports car that goes from 0 to 100 km / h in just over 7 seconds.

54.5 % of the subcompact and compact cars with manual transmissions get poorer fuel economy than the same cars with automatic or continuously variable transmissions

Also known as «people carriers», this class of cars combines a high - roof, five - door one - or two - box hatchback body configuration with a compact, mid-size or large car platform, engine and mechanicals; car - like handling and fuel economy; unibody construction; front - wheel or all - wheel drive and greater height than sedan or station wagon counterparts.

Results are shown in a handy grid format, with each column showing a different rental company, and each row displaying the pricing for a different category of car (economy, compact, midsize, and so on).

It's a regular compact economy car that emphasizes style and driving dynamics in a way that most of the competition doesn't.