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- Best & worst in safety performance
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- Most fun to drive
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Best & worst acceleration
Last reviewed: October 2009
Dodge Viper
How fast a vehicle will accelerate is not something that should be of concern only to driving enthusiasts. Being able to merge safely with fast-moving traffic is important regardless of how or what you drive. Here are the quickest and the most, well, leisurely vehicles we’ve tested. Of course, you’ll find a much different list when you look at the best and worst in fuel economy.
Quickest vehicles
| Make & model | Seconds to 60 mph |
|---|---|
| Dodge Viper SRT10 |
4.2
|
| Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
4.3
|
| Porsche 911 Carrera S |
4.4
|
| Lotus Elise |
4.6
|
| Chevrolet Corvette (Base) |
5.0
|
| Chevrolet Camaro 2SS |
5.1
|
| BMW 135i |
5.2
|
| Mercedes-Benz SL550 |
5.3
|
| Subaru Impreza WRX |
5.3
|
| Nissan 370Z Touring |
5.3
|
| Subaru Impreza WRX STi |
5.4
|
Slowest vehicles
| Make & model | Seconds to 60 mph |
|---|---|
| Smart ForTwo Passion |
14.6
|
| Kia Rio LX |
12.8
|
| Hyundai Accent GLS |
12.5
|
| Suzuki SX4 Sport |
12.2
|
| Honda Insight EX |
11.8
|
| Honda Civic Hybrid |
11.7
|
| Chevrolet Aveo hatchback |
11.7
|
| Chevrolet Aveo sedan |
11.6
|
| Honda Civic GX |
11.6
|
| Hummer H3 |
11.5
|
Posted: February 2009 — Consumer Reports Magazine issue: April 2009
