Model Tested: 2017 Buick Encore Sport Touring Engine: 1.4-liter turbocharged I-4, 153 horsepower 177 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city/33-mpg highway/30-mpg combined Base Price: $25,565 As Tested: $29,720 Performance: Pretty peppy for such small displacement Good fuel economy—our … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 220 horsepower 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24-mpg city/34-mpg highway/28-mpg combined Base Price: $29,895 As Tested: $30,715 Performance: Outstanding driving fun with 6-speed manual Impressive torque Very … read more

Model Tested: 2017 VW Golf Alltrack TSI S 4Motion Engine: 1.8-liter turbocharged I-4, 170 horsepower 199 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway/25 mpg combined Base Price: $26,950 As Tested: $28,615 Performance: Fun to drive Good … read more

Model Tested: 2017 BMW X4 M40i Engine: 3.0-liter turbocharged I-6, 355 horsepower 343 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway/21 mpg combined Base Price: $58,100 As Tested: $67,495 Performance: Great engine; traditional BMW power and torque … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Volvo S90 T6 AWD Inscription Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 supercharged and turbocharged, 316 horsepower 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22 mpg city/31 mpg highway/25 mpg combined Base Price: $52,950 As Tested: $66,105 Performance: Smooth, powerful engine … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Kia Soul! Exclaim Turbo with Tech Package Engine: 1.6-liter turbocharged I-4, 201 horsepower, 195 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26 mpg city/31 mpg highway/28 mpg combined Base Price: $22,650 As Tested: $27,620 Performance: Strong, turbocharged engine … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0 Ultimate AWD Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, 240 horsepower 260 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19 mpg city/21 mpg highway/24 mpg combined Base Price: $38,250 As Tested: $40,820 Performance: Excellent highway fuel economy Our … read more