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Price (base MSRP)$24,000$23,000
Fuel Economy51 / 48 MPG
4.7 / 4.9 L/100km		30 / 42 MPG
7.84 / 5.6 L/100km
Estimated annual fuel cost Info$720.00$1,000.00
Estimated annual fuel use Info240 gallons a year333 gallons a year
Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions Info4,560 pounds a year6,333 pounds a year
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Technology
Hybrid
Diesel
Seating55
Pros
    • Great mileage while offering punchy performance
    • Only non-luxury clean diesel vehicle on the market
    • New sharp and clean look for the sedan in 2011
    Cons
      • Some interior materials cheapened with latest version
      • Low reliability ratings
      • Fluctuating diesel prices make for uncertain economics
      Driver's side profile with drivers side door openDriver's side profile with drivers side door openDriver's side profile with drivers side door open
      Inside of driver's side open door, window openInside of driver's side open door, window openInside of driver's side open door, window open
      Driver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controls
      Front driver's side wheel at profileFront driver's side wheel at profileFront driver's side wheel at profile
      Drivers side headlightDrivers side headlightDrivers side headlight
      Passenger Side TaillightPassenger Side TaillightPassenger Side Taillight
      Drivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handle
      Front angle viewFront angle viewFront angle view
      Front low 5/8 angle viewFront low 5/8 angle viewImage not available
      Rear 3/4 angle viewRear 3/4 angle viewImage not available
      Trunk openTrunk openTrunk open
      EngineEngineEngine
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      Rear seats from Drivers SideRear seats from Drivers SideRear seats from Drivers Side
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      Center console 1/3Center console 1/3Image not available
      Passenger's view 1/3Passenger's view 1/3Image not available
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      Centered wide dash shotCentered wide dash shotCentered wide dash shot
      Rear cargo storage shot from front seatRear cargo storage shot from front seatImage not available
      Front center dividerFront center dividerFront center divider
      Speedometer/tachometerSpeedometer/tachometerSpeedometer/tachometer
      Gas cap releaseGas cap releaseImage not available
      Courtesy lamps/ceiling controlsCourtesy lamps/ceiling controlsCourtesy lamps/ceiling controls
      Seat Adjustment ControllersSeat Adjustment ControllersSeat Adjustment Controllers
      Cup holdersCup holdersCup holders
      Gas cap openGas cap openGas cap open
      Sunroof/moonroofImage not availableSunroof/moonroof
      Rear A/C controlsImage not availableRear A/C controls
      Gear shifter/center consoleGear shifter/center consoleGear shifter/center console
      Passenger seatPassenger seatPassenger seat
      Front angle medium viewFront angle medium viewFront angle medium view
      Front angle view, low wide perspectiveFront angle view, low wide perspectiveFront angle view, low wide perspective
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      Hatchback & SUV rear angleHatchback & SUV rear angleHatchback & SUV rear angle
      Front angle medium viewFront angle medium viewFront angle medium view
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      Low/wide rearLow/wide rearLow/wide rear
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      Low/wide rear 5/8Low/wide rear 5/8Low/wide rear 5/8
      Trunk propsTrunk propsTrunk props
      Auxiliary jack propsAuxiliary jack propsAuxiliary jack props
      Cup holder prop (primary)Cup holder prop (primary)Cup holder prop (primary)
      Cup holder prop (tertiary)Cup holder prop (tertiary)Cup holder prop (tertiary)
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      Glove box openGlove box openGlove box open
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      Driver's side mirror, rearDriver's side mirror, rearDriver's side mirror, rear
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      Front center console with closed lid, from driver's side looking downFront center console with closed lid, from driver's side looking downFront center console with closed lid, from driver's side looking down
      Zune and auxiliary jackZune and auxiliary jackZune and auxiliary jack
      Steering wheel controls close-up. Leveled and from the leftSteering wheel controls close-up. Leveled and from the leftImage not available
      Rear center console with closed lid from driver's side looking downRear center console with closed lid from driver's side looking downRear center console with closed lid from driver's side looking down
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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.