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The Challenger

2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4-Door 4DR FWD Hatchback

0-60: 7.24s

1/4 mi: 15.57s

HP: 170

MSRP: $19,795

($26,723 in 2026 dollars)

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27 cars beat it for less money

Faster 0-60 AND cheaper than $26,723

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#1

2017 Ford Fiesta ST 4DR Hatchback

0-60: 6.05s1.19s faster

$25,368$1,355 less

#1

2017 Ford Fiesta ST 4DR Hatchback

0-60: 6.05s1.19s faster

1/4 mi: 14.81s

$25,368$1,355 less

#2

2016 Kia Forte Koup SX 2DR Coupe

0-60: 6.51s0.73s faster

$24,828$1,895 less

0-60: 6.51s0.73s faster

1/4 mi: 15.1s

$24,828$1,895 less

#3

2016 Jeep Renegade Sport 4DR 4X4

0-60: 6.78s0.46s faster

$23,994$2,729 less

0-60: 6.78s0.46s faster

1/4 mi: 15.3s

$23,994$2,729 less

#4

2017 Honda Civic LX 4DR Hatchback

0-60: 6.84s0.40s faster

$23,640$3,083 less

0-60: 6.84s0.40s faster

1/4 mi: 15.39s

$23,640$3,083 less

#5

2016 Kia Forte SX 4DR Hatchback

0-60: 6.49s0.75s faster

$25,188$1,535 less

0-60: 6.49s0.75s faster

1/4 mi: 15.07s

$25,188$1,535 less

#6

2018 Mazda Mazda3 Touring 4DR Sedan

0-60: 6.81s0.43s faster

$24,108$2,615 less

0-60: 6.81s0.43s faster

1/4 mi: 15.33s

$24,108$2,615 less

#7

2012 Dodge Avenger SE 4DR FWD Sedan

0-60: 6.24s1.00s faster

$25,643$1,080 less

0-60: 6.24s1.00s faster

1/4 mi: 14.65s

$25,643$1,080 less

#8

2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI S 2-Door 2DR FWD Hatchback

0-60: 6.96s0.28s faster

$23,154$3,569 less

0-60: 6.96s0.28s faster

1/4 mi: 15.32s

$23,154$3,569 less

#9

2017 Hyundai Elantra GT Base 4DR Hatchback

0-60: 7.02s0.22s faster

$22,560$4,163 less

0-60: 7.02s0.22s faster

1/4 mi: 15.45s

$22,560$4,163 less

#10

2016 Scion tC Base 2DR Coupe

0-60: 7.02s0.22s faster

$23,262$3,461 less

0-60: 7.02s0.22s faster

1/4 mi: 15.45s

$23,262$3,461 less

#11

2018 Fiat 500X POP 4DR FWD

0-60: 6.97s0.27s faster

$23,994$2,729 less

0-60: 6.97s0.27s faster

1/4 mi: 15.49s

$23,994$2,729 less

#12

2015 Kia Rio SX 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.11s0.13s faster

$21,708$5,015 less

0-60: 7.11s0.13s faster

1/4 mi: 15.71s

$21,708$5,015 less

#13

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback SE 5DR

0-60: 7.03s0.21s faster

$24,168$2,555 less

0-60: 7.03s0.21s faster

1/4 mi: 15.55s

$24,168$2,555 less

#14

2016 Dodge Dart SXT 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.09s0.15s faster

$23,274$3,449 less

0-60: 7.09s0.15s faster

1/4 mi: 15.47s

$23,274$3,449 less

#15

2013 Nissan Juke S 4DR FWD

0-60: 6.8s0.44s faster

$25,637$1,086 less

0-60: 6.8s0.44s faster

1/4 mi: 15.39s

$25,637$1,086 less

#16

2014 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE 4DR Sedan

0-60: 6.87s0.37s faster

$25,508$1,215 less

0-60: 6.87s0.37s faster

1/4 mi: 15.44s

$25,508$1,215 less

#17

2015 Mazda Mazda6 I Sport 4DR Sedan

0-60: 6.99s0.25s faster

$25,428$1,295 less

0-60: 6.99s0.25s faster

1/4 mi: 15.51s

$25,428$1,295 less

#18

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer SE 4DR AWC Sedan

0-60: 7.11s0.13s faster

$25,314$1,409 less

0-60: 7.11s0.13s faster

1/4 mi: 15.57s

$25,314$1,409 less

#19

2013 Jeep Patriot Sport 4DR FWD

0-60: 7.21s0.03s faster

$21,593$5,130 less

0-60: 7.21s0.03s faster

1/4 mi: 15.7s

$21,593$5,130 less

#20

2013 Chrysler 200 LX 4DR Sedan

0-60: 6.18s1.06s faster

$26,588$135 less

0-60: 6.18s1.06s faster

1/4 mi: 14.61s

$26,588$135 less

#21

2012 Kia Optima LX 4DR Sedan

0-60: 6.89s0.35s faster

$26,325$398 less

0-60: 6.89s0.35s faster

1/4 mi: 15.44s

$26,325$398 less

#22

2016 Hyundai Sonata Base 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.13s0.11s faster

$25,560$1,163 less

0-60: 7.13s0.11s faster

1/4 mi: 15.57s

$25,560$1,163 less

#23

2012 Kia Soul ! 4DR Hatchback

0-60: 6.81s0.43s faster

$26,460$263 less

0-60: 6.81s0.43s faster

1/4 mi: 15.45s

$26,460$263 less

#24

2012 Suzuki Kizashi S 4DR FWD Sedan

0-60: 7.16s0.08s faster

$25,649$1,074 less

0-60: 7.16s0.08s faster

1/4 mi: 15.64s

$25,649$1,074 less

#25

2014 Hyundai Elantra Base 2DR Coupe

0-60: 6.98s0.26s faster

$26,460$263 less

0-60: 6.98s0.26s faster

1/4 mi: 15.54s

$26,460$263 less

#26

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 ES 4DR FWD

0-60: 7.2s0.04s faster

$25,554$1,169 less

0-60: 7.2s0.04s faster

1/4 mi: 15.68s

$25,554$1,169 less

#27

2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4DR FWD

0-60: 7.22s0.02s faster

$26,048$675 less

0-60: 7.22s0.02s faster

1/4 mi: 15.75s

$26,048$675 less

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