Under the Hood: 2.0 liter turbocharged I-4 engine producing 211 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.

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How it goes: A brand new boxer 2.5 4 cylinder engine with CVT that produces 173 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque.

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But the latter model has only a 1.4-liter engine and yields only 138 horsepower and just 148 lb.

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