James can see no downside to the Jetta TDI, a car that gets great gas mileage, suffers from no cold-starting issues and forces no compromises on its driver for its low fuel consumption. Day-by-Day Reviews
2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI; Day 4
James can see no downside to the Jetta TDI, a car that gets great gas mileage, suffers from no cold-starting issues and forces no compromises on its driver for its low fuel consumption.
James can see no downside to the Jetta TDI, a car that gets great gas mileage, suffers from no cold-starting issues and forces no compromises on its driver for its low fuel consumption.
2010 Ford Taurus SHO
The Taurus SHO reminds James of Ford's big sedans of yesteryear, like the Crown Victoria: powerful, smooth and really thirsty. His tester averaged 14.4 L/100 km over the course of a week.
The Taurus SHO reminds James of Ford's big sedans of yesteryear, like the Crown Victoria: powerful, smooth and really thirsty. His tester averaged 14.4 L/100 km over the course of a week.
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour AWD
"The Crosstour is a comfortable car to drive and ride in, and there isn't much more to say than that," says James of this Honda crossover. In fact, there's very little negative to say about driving the Crosstour.
"The Crosstour is a comfortable car to drive and ride in, and there isn't much more to say than that," says James of this Honda crossover. In fact, there's very little negative to say about driving the Crosstour.
2010 Acura TL SH-AWD
The TL is obviously an entertaining car, says James, who averaged 12.8 L/100 km in this car. It would be easier to conserve with the automatic transmission, but it certainly wouldn't be as much fun!
The TL is obviously an entertaining car, says James, who averaged 12.8 L/100 km in this car. It would be easier to conserve with the automatic transmission, but it certainly wouldn't be as much fun!
2010 Nissan Sentra 2.0
Cold weather takes its toll on fuel consumption, and this week was certainly a cold one. Check in by mid-day Monday to see how the Sentra fared at the pumps this week.
Cold weather takes its toll on fuel consumption, and this week was certainly a cold one. Check in by mid-day Monday to see how the Sentra fared at the pumps this week.
2010 Toyota Matrix XR AWD
James was impressed by the Matrix's all-weather traction, but less so with its fuel consumption. He's also "not convinced" that the Matrix AWD is a good value compared to the larger RAV4.
James was impressed by the Matrix's all-weather traction, but less so with its fuel consumption. He's also "not convinced" that the Matrix AWD is a good value compared to the larger RAV4.
2010 Kia Forte EX Sedan
James' other half had a few minutes behind the Forte's wheel and didn't have the same negative experience with the seats that he did, proving that you owe yourself as much time behind a car's wheel as you can get, before you buy.
James' other half had a few minutes behind the Forte's wheel and didn't have the same negative experience with the seats that he did, proving that you owe yourself as much time behind a car's wheel as you can get, before you buy.
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8GT
You'll forgive James if he's a little blue this week, having had to give up what has been one of his favourite cars of the year. Maybe the only downside was fuel consumption on the high side, but this is the price you pay for 300-plus horsepower.
You'll forgive James if he's a little blue this week, having had to give up what has been one of his favourite cars of the year. Maybe the only downside was fuel consumption on the high side, but this is the price you pay for 300-plus horsepower.
2010 Toyota Corolla XRS
Turns out the Corolla's noisier on the road than James had originally thought, but fuel consumption turned out to be decent, at an average of 8.0 L/100 km.
Turns out the Corolla's noisier on the road than James had originally thought, but fuel consumption turned out to be decent, at an average of 8.0 L/100 km.
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