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which is the best car for a beginner

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36 votes
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit
Rabbit 2dr HB Auto S
10%
5 votes
2006 Audi A3
A3 4dr HB 2.0T Manual w/Premium Pkg
16%
8 votes
2006 Ford Focus
Focus 5dr HB ZX5 SES
2008 Volkswag...
Rabbit 2dr HB Auto S
2006 Audi A3
A3 4dr HB 2.0T Manu...
2006 Ford Focus
Focus 5dr HB ZX5 SES
At-a-Glance Summary
* values are approximate
Average User Rating
4
Based on 8 reviews
4.5
Based on 3 reviews
3.5
Based on 14 reviews
MSRP and Invoice Pricing
$16,675
Invoice $15,872
$24,740
Invoice $22,998
$16,485
Invoice $15,337
Monthly Payment*
$326 /mo
5 years @ 6.5%
$484 /mo
5 years @ 6.5%
$323 /mo
5 years @ 6.5%
Fuel Summary
* values are approximate
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost (15,000 miles)*
$1,200 and up
$1,091 and up
$1,000 and up
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)*
21/29 mpg
LessMediumMore
23/32 mpg
LessMediumMore
26/34 mpg
LessMediumMore
Maximum Range (per tank)*
362 miles
NearMediumFar
398 miles
NearMediumFar
420 miles
NearMediumFar
Engine Summary
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Manual
Automatic optional
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
Horsepower SAE Net @ RPM
170 @ - TBD -
LowMediumHigh
200 @ 5100-6000
LowMediumHigh
136 @ 6000
LowMediumHigh
Torque SAE Net @ RPM
177 @ - TBD -
LowMediumHigh
207 @ 1800-5000
LowMediumHigh
136 @ 4250
LowMediumHigh
Capacity Summary
* values are approximate
EPA Classification and Body Style
Compact
2 Doors
Small Station Wagon
4 Doors
Compact
4 Doors
Passenger Seating
5
5
5
Cargo Room*
3 Suitcases
15 cubic feet
3 Suitcases
12.4 cubic feet
4 Suitcases
17.6 cubic feet
Warranty Summary
Basic Years
4 years
4 years
3 years
Basic Miles
50,000 miles
50,000 miles
36,000 miles
Safety Summary
Frontal Driver Crash Test Rating
4
N/A
4
Frontal Passenger Crash Test Rating
4
N/A
4
NHTSA Rollover Rating
4
N/A
4
Dimensions Summary
Weight (lbs)
3,041 lbs
LightMediumHeavy
3,263 lbs
LightMediumHeavy
2,745 lbs
LightMediumHeavy
Length (inches)
165.8 inches
ShortMediumLong
168.7 inches
ShortMediumLong
168.5 inches
ShortMediumLong
Width (inches)
69.3 inches
NarrowMediumWide
77.1 inches
NarrowMediumWide
66.7 inches
NarrowMediumWide
Height (inches)
58.2 inches
ShortMediumTall
56 inches
ShortMediumTall
56.9 inches
ShortMediumTall