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Which Hatchback Offers The Most Cargo Space?

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The four-door hatchback. It’s the automotive world’s way of offering a best-of-both-worlds scenario –  “outstanding fuel economy” and “great cargo space.” But how much actual cargo space is available on the four-door hatchbacks on the market? And which hatchback has the most cargo space? These are questions people want to have answered – but the information isn’t always readily available on manufacturer sites. I’m guessing the reason in some cases is that the vehicles aren’t really that impressive in terms of cargo space.

An example would be the Ford Fiesta hatchback. Ford is more than eager to tell you about the fuel economy and even the performance on the main page for the model. But to get to the cargo capacity figures, you have to dig a little deeper. This is probably because the new Ford Fiesta offers a meager 14.9 cubic feet of cargo room behind the seats and 25.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity. This isn’t going to get the job done for many people. There aren’t even any pictures of the trunk in the image gallery.

Then there’s the Toyota Yaris. The back seat doesn’t fold down on the base version, so you have what you have. And the other versions with the 60/40 split-folding rear seat don’t offer a max cargo number. So we may never know…

To help uncover the mystery of which hatchback has the most cargo space – check out the chart below with the cold hard facts.

Which Hatchback Has The Most Cargo Space?

 Cargo RoomMaximum Cargo Room
2015 Honda Fit16.6 cubic feet52.7 cubic feet
2014 Kia Rio15 cubic feet49.8 cubic feet
2014 Chevy Sonic19 cubic feet47.7 cubic feet
2014 Hyundai Accent21.2 cubic feet47.5 cubic feet
2014 Nissan Versa Note18.8 cubic feet38.3 cubic feet
2014 Scion xD10.5 cubic feet35.7 cubic feet
2014 Mazda213.3 cubic feet27.8 cubic feet
2014 Ford Fiesta14.9 cubic feet25.4 cubic feet
2014 Toyota Yaris15.6 cubic feetNA

Wes grew up around cars at the family business. He makes no attempt to hide his love of early 90s GM products, and still repents selling his sweet '94 Pontiac Sunbird a few years back. He is currently a managing partner at phantomcopy.com.

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What Are the Most Powerful Sports Cars of 2022?

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When shopping for a new car, many of us have our own list of needs and wants. While these lists will vary from person to person, one factor that some drivers like to enjoy is engine power. Many automotive brands have sports cars that will help you satisfy your need for speed. However, which model will provide you with the most power and speed? Which one should you buy in 2022? In this post, we will be looking at the most powerful sports cars of 2022. Keep reading to find out which one you should bring home from the dealership. 

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In no particular order, these models, both new and returning, are great options to consider when shopping for a new sports car in 2022.

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Porsche 911

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Maserati MC20

After 18 years of being off the market, the Maserati MC20 came back with a statement. Powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 621 hp, the MC20 can accelerate from 0-62 mph in about 2.9 seconds and reach an impressive top speed of 202 mph. In addition to these specs, the MC20 also has F1-dervied technology which helps prove that it is still a strong force in the sports car segment. 

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BMW M5 CS

This sports car takes the excitement that you enjoy with the BMW M5 and takes it to the next level. Although powered by the same V8 engine, the M5 CS has upgrades that provide it with an extra 10 hp, or a total of 626 hp. This model can go from 0-62 mph in 3.0 seconds and make its way up to a top speed of 189 mph. 

Alpine A110

This two-seater sports car is designed as an homage of the original 1960s A110 and is the reintroduction of the Alpine brand after its long hiatus. The A110 is powered by a turbocharged 1.8-liter engine that can be tuned to offer either 248 hp or 288 hp. Paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, this model can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds or in 4.4 seconds for the A110 S version. 

Jaguar F-TYPE

The Jaguar F-TYPE has faced success since it first entered the market thanks to its powerful performance and affordable price tag. The F-TYPE P-450 model comes with a 5.0-liter V8 engine that provides up to 444 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque. This version achieves a top speed of 177 mph and an acceleration time of 4.4 seconds. The F-TYPE R version provides drivers with 575 hp, 516 lb-ft of torque, a top speed of 186 mph and an acceleration time of 3.5 seconds. 

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Ford Shelby Mustang GT500

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Acura recently released specs on the much-anticipated 2017 version of the NSX. Meanwhile, the word from Dodge appears to be that the Viper could be discontinued after 2017. But even though the two vehicles may be headed in separate directions, consumers are no doubt still going to want to compare the two. (more…)

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