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The 2012 Honda CR-Z is the sole occupant of the hybrid sports coupe sector, and coupes in general haven't been a growth segment of late.
The Scion tC is probably its closest competitor, with a full restyle last year and a heavy focus on infotainment and sound systems.
For iconic shapes, the regrettably pricey MINI Cooper and the all-new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle are "statement" cars that are also fun to drive.
The Ford Fiesta and new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic subcompacts--both offered as sedans and hatchbacks--offer more space inside, four or five seats, and fuel economy that's almost as good, for prices that may end up lower than the CR-Z.
We think they may be the real competition for the CR-Z.
 2012 Honda CR-ZGet FREE Price Quote |  2012 MINI Cooper ConvertibleGet FREE Price Quote |  2011 Ford FiestaBrowse Used Listings |  2010 Mitsubishi EclipseBrowse Used Listings |  2010 Volkswagen New Beetle CoupeBrowse Used Listings |  2010 Scion tCBrowse Used Listings |
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The 2012 Honda CR-Z is the only hybrid sports coupe, but that's not quite enough for us. | Part hatchback, part convertible, and all fun, the 2012 MINI Cooper Convertible is in a class by itself--literally. | If you're set on stylish and small, the 2011 Ford Fiesta might be your only choice, though you might miss the solid, roomy feel of a Fit. | The 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse isn't particularly agile, but still offers head-turning styling with strong straight-line performance. | The 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle still has an attractive shape, but not much else about this car is very appealing. | The 2010 Scion tC offers more sophisticated handling and lavish features than the low base price would indicate. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $19,695 | $24,950 | $13,200 | $20,699 | $18,690 | $17,100 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 31 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 28 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas/Electric I4 | Gas 4-Cyl | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I5 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Two Seaters | Minicompact | Subcompact | Sub-Compact | Subcompact Car | Subcompact |
| Style Name | |||||
| 3-Door Man | 2-Door | 4-Door Sedan S | 3-Door Coupe Man GS | 2-Door Manual | 2-Door HB Man (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Hatchback | Convertible | 4-Door Sedan | 3 Door Coupe | 2 Door Coupe | 3 Door Hatchback |
| Transmission | |||||
| Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD |
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