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2001 Mazda Protege ES 2.0 4DR Sedan

0-60: 8.67s

1/4 mi: 16.56s

HP: 130

MSRP: $15,535

($26,410 in 2026 dollars)

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29 cars beat it for less money

Faster 0-60 AND cheaper than $26,410

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#1

2015 Kia Rio LX 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.64s1.03s faster

$16,788$9,622 less

#1

2015 Kia Rio LX 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.64s1.03s faster

1/4 mi: 15.88s

$16,788$9,622 less

#2

2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.86s0.81s faster

$16,936$9,474 less

0-60: 7.86s0.81s faster

1/4 mi: 16.01s

$16,936$9,474 less

#3

2011 Suzuki SX4 Standard 4DR FWD Sedan

0-60: 7.74s0.93s faster

$18,224$8,186 less

0-60: 7.74s0.93s faster

1/4 mi: 16.19s

$18,224$8,186 less

#4

2007 Dodge Caliber Base 4DR FWD Hatchback

0-60: 7.41s1.26s faster

$20,775$5,635 less

0-60: 7.41s1.26s faster

1/4 mi: 15.87s

$20,775$5,635 less

#5

2010 Kia Forte LX 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.79s0.88s faster

$18,488$7,922 less

0-60: 7.79s0.88s faster

1/4 mi: 15.89s

$18,488$7,922 less

#6

2012 Kia Rio5 LX 4DR Hatchback

0-60: 7.84s0.83s faster

$18,360$8,050 less

0-60: 7.84s0.83s faster

1/4 mi: 16.01s

$18,360$8,050 less

#7

2001 Dodge Neon Highline Competition ACR 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.36s1.31s faster

$21,616$4,794 less

0-60: 7.36s1.31s faster

1/4 mi: 15.82s

$21,616$4,794 less

#8

2006 Kia Spectra LX 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.93s0.74s faster

$19,343$7,067 less

0-60: 7.93s0.74s faster

1/4 mi: 16.33s

$19,343$7,067 less

#9

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer DE 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.74s0.93s faster

$20,985$5,425 less

0-60: 7.74s0.93s faster

1/4 mi: 16.06s

$20,985$5,425 less

#10

2001 Chevrolet S-10 Base 4X2 Regular CAB 108.3 IN. WB

0-60: 7.69s0.98s faster

$21,843$4,567 less

0-60: 7.69s0.98s faster

1/4 mi: 16.1s

$21,843$4,567 less

#11

2001 GMC Sonoma SL 4X2 Regular CAB 108.3 IN. WB

0-60: 7.71s0.96s faster

$21,867$4,543 less

0-60: 7.71s0.96s faster

1/4 mi: 16.12s

$21,867$4,543 less

#12

2012 Kia Soul Base 4DR Hatchback

0-60: 8.13s0.54s faster

$18,765$7,645 less

0-60: 8.13s0.54s faster

1/4 mi: 16.33s

$18,765$7,645 less

#13

2007 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4DR Sedan

0-60: 8.02s0.65s faster

$20,093$6,317 less

0-60: 8.02s0.65s faster

1/4 mi: 16.43s

$20,093$6,317 less

#14

2001 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X2 Regular CAB 112 IN. WB

0-60: 7.26s1.41s faster

$23,817$2,593 less

0-60: 7.26s1.41s faster

1/4 mi: 15.55s

$23,817$2,593 less

#15

2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4DR Sedan

0-60: 8.38s0.29s faster

$14,837$11,573 less

0-60: 8.38s0.29s faster

1/4 mi: 16.52s

$14,837$11,573 less

#16

2002 Toyota Corolla S 4DR Sedan

0-60: 8.13s0.54s faster

$21,748$4,662 less

0-60: 8.13s0.54s faster

1/4 mi: 16.57s

$21,748$4,662 less

#17

2002 Ford ZX2 ZX2 Standard 2DR Coupe

0-60: 8.21s0.46s faster

$21,786$4,624 less

0-60: 8.21s0.46s faster

1/4 mi: 16.47s

$21,786$4,624 less

#18

2004 Pontiac Sunfire Base With 1SV 2DR Coupe

0-60: 8.42s0.25s faster

$18,522$7,888 less

0-60: 8.42s0.25s faster

1/4 mi: 16.25s

$18,522$7,888 less

#19

2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Base 2DR Coupe

0-60: 7.99s0.68s faster

$23,851$2,559 less

0-60: 7.99s0.68s faster

1/4 mi: 16.22s

$23,851$2,559 less

#20

2001 Honda Civic HX 2DR Coupe

0-60: 8.2s0.47s faster

$23,052$3,358 less

0-60: 8.2s0.47s faster

1/4 mi: 16.4s

$23,052$3,358 less

#21

2003 Saturn ION 2 4DR Coupe

0-60: 8.07s0.60s faster

$23,851$2,559 less

0-60: 8.07s0.60s faster

1/4 mi: 16.37s

$23,851$2,559 less

#22

2003 Honda Civic Hybrid HX 2DR Coupe

0-60: 8.2s0.47s faster

$23,307$3,103 less

0-60: 8.2s0.47s faster

1/4 mi: 16.4s

$23,307$3,103 less

#23

2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1LS 4DR Sedan

0-60: 8.49s0.18s faster

$18,718$7,692 less

0-60: 8.49s0.18s faster

1/4 mi: 16.63s

$18,718$7,692 less

#24

2001 Ford Escort ZX2 2DR Coupe

0-60: 8.43s0.24s faster

$20,978$5,432 less

0-60: 8.43s0.24s faster

1/4 mi: 16.48s

$20,978$5,432 less

#25

2007 Chevrolet Colorado LS 4X2 Regular CAB 6 FT. BOX 111.3 IN. WB

0-60: 8.46s0.21s faster

$21,128$5,282 less

0-60: 8.46s0.21s faster

1/4 mi: 16.3s

$21,128$5,282 less

#26

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2DR Coupe

0-60: 8.54s0.13s faster

$18,600$7,810 less

0-60: 8.54s0.13s faster

1/4 mi: 16.55s

$18,600$7,810 less

#27

2002 Mazda Protege DX 4DR Sedan

0-60: 8.57s0.10s faster

$22,228$4,182 less

0-60: 8.57s0.10s faster

1/4 mi: 16.51s

$22,228$4,182 less

#28

2001 Suzuki Esteem GL 4DR Sedan

0-60: 8.62s0.05s faster

$22,438$3,972 less

0-60: 8.62s0.05s faster

1/4 mi: 16.39s

$22,438$3,972 less

#29

2006 Mazda Mazda3 I 4DR Sedan

0-60: 8.64s0.03s faster

$20,565$5,845 less

0-60: 8.64s0.03s faster

1/4 mi: 16.42s

$20,565$5,845 less

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