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Honda Fit Base

Design/Fit and Finish

The big story with the Fit — and one that sets it apart from other cars in this category — is its seating. A single lever on the side of the rear seats allows complete repositioning of the seats. The seat bottoms can be flipped up to allow even more tall objects to be carried within the car. They can also be folded flat for long objects and the front passenger seat can be folded down, allowing one to sit in the back in sort of a lounge chair mode. The rear lift gate is wonderfully balanced and the rear cargo space is wide enough to allow even the longest golf bags.

2009 Kia Borrego V8 4WD: Performance

Perhaps one of the Borrego's most convincing attributes is its towing capability. Our four-wheel-drive V8 model is rated at a class-leading 7,500 pounds. And unlike some manufacturers who test their models stripped down in order to get more appealing numbers with less weight, we're told the Borrego's towing capacity already takes into account at least a driver and passenger (although maybe not a full passenger compartment).

: Honda Civic Hybrid:

Pros: Admirable fuel economy, exterior design doesn't scream "I'm a hybrid!"

Cons: Painfully slow 0-60 acceleration, small trunk compared to competition, no split-folding backseat, poor braking distances.