Engine Size and Type: 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder
Engine Horsepower: 150
Engine Torque: 170 lb.-ft.
Transmission: Five-speed manual (std.); Six-speed automatic (opt.)
Length: 164.9 inches
Width: 68.3 inches
Wheelbase: 98.9 inches
Height: 56.7 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Competitors: Chevrolet HHR, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Dodge Caliber, Ford Focus, Honda Fit, Hyundai Elantra, Jeep Compass, Kia Spectra5, Mazda 3, Mini Cooper, Nissan Versa, Pontiac Vibe, Saab 9-2X, Saturn ION, Scion xA, Scion xB, Scion tC, Subaru Impreza, Suzuki SX4, Toyota Matrix, Toyota Prius, Toyota Yaris.
Photos courtesy of Volkswagen
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About Brian Chee
Prior to joining Autobytel in the Spring of 2000, Brian Chee spent 15 years as a writer and editor in his native southern California, his work appearing in a wide variety of regional newspapers and online publications. As an editor at Autobytel, Brian has been quoted in numerous regional and national publications, including the Wall St. Journal and InStyle Magazine. He is responsible for writing, editing and planning content for three of the company’s consumer websites: autobytel.com, autoweb.com and carsmart.com. His “beat” includes vehicle reviews, features, news and Auto Show coverage. Brian considers himself a “SoCal” car enthusiast: the kind who grades a car on how it handles today’s urban and suburban reality of daily traffic gridlock, rising fuel prices and fast-paced lifestyles. Brian is an Eagle Scout, a member of the Automotive Press Association, the Motor Press Guild, and the California State University Advisory Board for Internet Writing. Brian holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism.
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