The Ford Focus offers a two-door body style; though there's no high-output engine and styling is questionable, it has Ford's SYNC entertainment and cell phone controller on the options list.
The Mazda 3 two-door hatchback can be ordered with turbo power in the Mazdaspeed3.
The Chevrolet Cobalt comes with a 260-horsepower turbocharged SS version, as well as a little easier entry and exit for backseat passengers.
Hyundai's Tiburon coupe has a V-6 option and fun styling, but lower fuel economy.
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The 2008 Honda Civic Coupe brings back Honda's sporty reputation, with the Si version a particularly fun and engaging ride. |
The price is right for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, yet most of its competitors offer a better overall value. |
The 2008 Ford Focus isn’t all new, but it is an improvement, and a solid choice if you’re looking for a roomy car that handles well with a base price that starts around $15,000. |
As good as 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is, its resale value is hurt by the poor quality of earlier models. It's important that you anticipate steep depreciation before committing. |
The 2008 Mazda 3 is easily one of the best compact cars for sale in the United States. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $14,810 | $14,990 | $14,395 | $17,270 | $13,895 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 21 MPG City / 45 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas I4 | Gas 4-Cyl | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
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| Compact | Subcompact | Compact | Subcompact | Compact |
| Style Name | ||||
| 2-Door Manual DX | 2-Door Coupe Base | 2-Door Coupe S | 2-Door Coupe Manual GS | 4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport *Ltd Avail* |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| 2 Door Coupe | 2 Door Coupe | 2 Door Coupe | 2 Door Hatchback Coupe | 4 Door Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Manual | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 | |
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