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Contrast Top 2 Small Cars of U.S

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf at 1st positions and 2015 Honda Fit is at 2nd position from 41 affordable small cars. The positions are based on test drives, reliability, and published reviews. The reviews of both the cars are given in detail in this blog. Both the cars have their own importance and popularity.

Volkswagen Golf

The most important thing in this car is its easy handling, outstanding interior quality and its extraordinary cargo space. VW Golf has four-cylinder turbocharged engine which gives too much power. It gives excellent fuel economy of EPA-estimated 25/37 mpg city/highway. It comes in manual as well as automatic transmission which offers quick shifts. Many people praise the 2015 Golf because of its accurate steering, strong brakes and comfortable travelling. The base model of VW Golf comes with touch screen audio system, and iPod adapter, satellite radio and Bluetooth. The main features in it includes a rear view camera, forward collision warning, rear parking sensors, navigation, sunroof and a fender audio system. It also has excellent body work and body shape.

Honda Fit

The attraction in 2015 Honda Fit is the roomy back seat, extra cargo space and a comfortable travelling. It also has great fuel economy gives EPA-estimated 33/41 mpg city/highway. It has 6-speed manual transmission which gives best results and it also comes with continuously variable transmission (CVT) is generally responsive and smooth. The Honda fit standard comes with a rear view camera, a four speaker CD player, USB port and steering controls. The main features of Honda Fit includes power moonroof, audio system with touch screen display of 7 inches, push button start, navigation, internet and satellite radio. It also has excellent auto body in its segment.

The detail comparison of these top cars is shown more clearly in the table given below:-

 

Prices                                      2015 Volkswagen Golf                                   2015 Honda Fit

MSRP

$29,095

$20,925

 

Invoice

$27,931

$20,353

 

 

Avg. Paid

$29,102

$22,019

 

Scores

Overall

9.3

9.2

 

Critics' Rating

9.6

9.5

 

 

Performance

8.2

7.8

 

Interior

8.4

8.7

 

Safety

10.0

9.4

 

Reliability

N/A

N/A

 

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Exceptional cargo space
  • Top-notch interior materials
  • Golf TDI’s excellent fuel economy
  • Long-haul comfortable front seats
  • Nimble handling
  • Large, versatile cargo area
  • Great fuel economy ratings
  • Roomy back seat
  • Comfortable, composed ride

 

Cons

  • Small touch-screen display
  • Few driver assistance features
  • Noisy engine
  • Confusing touch-screen audio system
 

 

General Specs

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic

 

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

 

 

Fuel/Engine

Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 2.0 L/120

Regular Unleaded I-4 1.5 L/91

 

MPG

31 City / 43 Hwy

32 City / 38 Hwy