- In this report
- Overview
- Ownership costs
- Owner satisfaction
- Best new vehicles under $25,000
- Highest scoring American vehicles
- Best & worst acceleration
- Best & worst in fuel economy
- Best & worst in safety performance
- Most overlooked cars
- Fun to drive
- Most comfortable vehicles
- Best off road
- Used cars
2008 Annual Auto Issue
Featured Reports
April 2008
Best & worst acceleration
Dodge Viper SRT10
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
SLOWEST VEHICLES
QUICKEST VEHICLES
| 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
|
| Audi S4 |
5.3
|
| Mercedes-Benz SL550 |
5.3
|
SLOWEST VEHICLES
| Model | Seconds to 60 mph |
|---|---|
| Kia Rio LX |
12.8
|
| Hyundai Accent GLS |
12.5
|
| Honda Fit |
12.4
|
| Suzuki SX4 Sport |
12.2
|
| Subaru Outback 2.5i |
11.8
|
| Chevrolet Aveo LS |
11.7
|
| Honda Civic Hybrid |
11.7
|
