2017 Mitsubishi Mirage GT (CVT) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.0T (5spd) - DetroitNews.com

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Interesting review, aiming to answer the question about 3 cylinders:

...you really want to know is whether three is enough. Can you really live with just half a six-pack?

In the end he gives the Mirage 3/5 stars, Fiesta 4/5

Fiesta summary:

- 1.0T is "a delight"
- better interior quality

Mirage summary:

- greatly improved over previous version, in looks & handling
- suspension upgrades plus GT wheel & tires made it a "hoot to throw through corners"
- "underpowered": you have to drive with your foot on the floor to keep up with interstate traffic
- he only got 30 freakin' MPG!
- CVT drivetrain drones loudly when pushed

So applause to Mitsubishi for saving the Mirage from ignominy with its affordable, drivable ’17 makeover. At under $18 grand, the Mirage finally belongs in the U.S. market. Just be sure and speak up when you have a passenger — so they can hear you over the leaf blower.

My counterpoint:

I wonder how many 3-cylinder Fiestas Ford sells each month. I bet it's not even close to the number of new Mirages sold. The reviewer had a hard time finding one to test:

finding a three-cylinder Fiesta ... is harder than finding a four-leaf clover. In these days of under-$3 a gallon gas, 3-cylinders aren’t in favor. I found —appropriately — only three on Metro Detroit dealer lots.

See the full review/photo gallery:
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/opi...test/90394392/