Model Tested: 2018 Subaru BRZ tS Engine:2.0-liter flat-4, 205 horsepower, 156 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $33,495 As Tested: $34,855 Performance: Easy revving engine, but could use more hp Horsepower peaks … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE w/4Motion Engine:1.8-liter turbo I-4, 170 horsepower, 184 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $29,765 As Tested: $30,615 Performance: Good power and acceleration Driving modes: … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Engine: 1.5-liter I-4, 180 horsepower 177 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 30 mpg city/39 mpg highway/33 mpg combined Base Price: $21,300 As Tested: $22,135 Performance: Strong, easy revving turbocharged engine Butter-smooth 6-speed … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Subaru WRX STI Engine: 2.5-liter flat-4 turbocharged, 305 horsepower 290 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 17 mpg city/23 mpg highway/19 mpg combined Base Price: $38,995 As Tested: $39,790 Performance: An all-wheel-drive rocket Crazy acceleration and handling Super … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Honda Accord 2D EX-L V6 Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas, 278 horsepower 252 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $30,925 As Tested: $31,745 Performance: Smooth, powerful V-6 engine Very smooth 6-speed … read more