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Originally Posted by blacken
it is slow for what you pay
and what it competes against
the cars it competes against dominate it
the XRS is about the slowest performace model for a compact car in its segment if im not mistaken
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2008 Honda Civic EX $19,345 ($20,145)
- 140 HP @ 6300rpm
- Torque 128 lb-ft @ 4800rpm
- weight to power 19.9 lb/hp
- 0-60mph in
9.4s
- 0-90mph in 21.3s
- Quarter mile in
17.1s @ 81.4mph
- Passing (45-65mph) 4.8s
Mazda3s GT $20,830 ($23,315)
- 156 HP @ 6500rpm
- Torque 150 lb-ft @ 4500rpm
- weight to power 19.3 lb/hp
- 0-60mph in
8.5s
- 0-90mph in 19.2s
- Quarter mile in
16.6s @ 84.1mph
- Passing (45-65mph) 4.5s
Subaru Impreza 2.5i premium $19,140 ($21,278)
- 170 HP @ 6000rpm
- Torque 170 lb-ft @ 4400rpm
- weight to power 18.3lb/hp
- 0-60mph in
9.4s
- 0-90mph in 21.6s
- Quarter mile in
17.2s @ 81.1mph
- Passing (45-65mph) 4.7s
Toyota Corolla XRS $19,420 ($24,234)
- 158 HP @ 6000rpm
- Torque 162 lb-ft @ 4000rpm
- weight to power 18.7 lb/hp
- 0-60mph in
7.8s
- 0-90mph in 17.4s
- Quarter mile in
16.1s @ 86.8mph
- Passing (45-65mph) 4.2s
source: motortrend.com
Am I missing something? Correct me if I'm wrong here.
Sure if we want s better braking or suspension they can be upgraded, but they are pretty good for what you pay considering I think.
