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2017 Compact Hatchback Comparison Photos

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Where does the Venn diagram of practicality, fuel economy, and affordability overlap? The hatch. Definitely the hatch. We compare four 2017 compact hatchbacks to find out who does it best—Chevy Cruze, Honda Civic Sport, Mazda 3, and Volkswagen Golf.

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2017 Honda Civic Sport, 2017 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5L hatchback, 2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition, and 2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT RS hatchback

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2017 Honda Civic Sport hatchback, 2017 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5L hatchback, 2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT RS hatchback, and 2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT RS hatchback

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT RS hatchback

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT RS hatchback

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT RS hatchback

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT RS hatchback

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT RS hatchback

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT RS hatchback

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT RS hatchback turbocharged 1.4-liter inline-4 engine

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2017 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5L hatchback

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2017 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5L hatchback

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2017 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5L hatchback

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2017 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5L hatchback

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2017 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5L hatchback

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2017 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5L hatchback 2.5-liter inline-4 engine

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2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition

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2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition

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2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition

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2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition

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