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7 fun cars that make sense
Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-door
Price: $20,525
Fuel Economy: 24 mpg city/31 mpg highway
A sporty and fun car, the Volkswagen Golf 2.5L uses a 2.5-liter, five-cylinder engine to develop 170 horsepower delivered to the front wheels via a six-speed, driver-shiftable automatic transmission. Athletic in its handling, it is well grounded in the corners. Consumer Reports rates its reliability as "excellent."
High in content, its standard-features list includes full power accessories, trip computer, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, six air bags, cruise control, and an eight-speaker audio system with CD player and iPod integration.