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Price (base MSRP)$24,000$22,200$22,800
Fuel Economy44 / 44 MPG
/ L/100km		30 / 41 MPG
7.84 / 5.74 L/100km		30 / 42 MPG
/ L/100km
Estimated annual fuel cost Info$818.18$1,028.57$1,000.00
Estimated annual fuel use Info273 gallons a year343 gallons a year333 gallons a year
Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions Info5,182 pounds a year6,514 pounds a year6,333 pounds a year
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Sedan
Technology
Hybrid
Diesel
Diesel
Seating55
Pros
    • Stellar fuel economy on the highway
    • A lot of diesel-driven power off the line
    • About 600 miles on a single tank
    • Great mileage while offering punchy performance
    • Only non-luxury clean diesel vehicle on the market
    • Sharp and clean look for the sedan in 2011
    Cons
      • Historically low rankings on reliability studies
      • Bland styling
      • Putting three passengers in the back is a squeeze
      • Some interior materials cheapened with latest version
      • Low reliability ratings
      • Fluctuating diesel prices make for uncertain economics
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      Estimated annual fuel cost

      Based on $2.50 per gallon and 12,000 miles of driving per year

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      Estimated annual fuel use

      Based on a 55% emphasis on city driving

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      Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions

      One gallon of gas produces approximately 19 pounds of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Other GHG pollutants are not included. Only in-use carbon emissions are included.