A Comparison of Year 2012 Cars


Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Data Set
3. Charts
4. Top 10s
5. Overall Rankings



1. Introduction

This data was compiled in 2012 using data from the Motor Trend website, new cars section.
This data takes into account different makes, models, and trims.
This data only contains 2012 vehicle data.
This data consists of most 2012 car models, with a few SUV/truck models thrown in for fun.
Below this spreadsheet are some charts that graph some of the data from this spreadsheet.
Most of the cars from Motor Trend's website were in this spreadsheet. It is known that there are a lot more 2012 models, especially supercars. It is thought that most of the cars in this list are cars that are legal to drive in the US. It is assumed that most of the other 2012 models that are not in this spreadsheet are not legal to drive in the US. Note that there are a few, but not many, models that were in the Motor Trend website that were left out of this spreadsheet. This spreadsheet takes into account perhaps 97% of the car models, perhaps 70% of the trim types. There are 106 different cars in this list.



2. Data Set

Data is sortable by clicking on each header.

YearMakeModelTrimHorsepowerTorque (ftlb)MPG CombinedEngine Size (L)Curb Weight (lbs)Price ($)Horsepower to MPG RatioWeight to Engine Size RatioWeight to Horsepower RatioPrice to MPG Ratio$ Per Horsepower
2012AcuraMDXBase Sport Utility300270183.74550$43,030.0016.671229.7315.17$2,390.56$143.43
2012AcuraTSXBase Sedan201170262.43470$30,010.007.731445.8317.26$1,154.23$149.30
2012Aston MartinRapideBase Sedan470443155.94387$207,895.0031.33743.569.33$13,859.67$442.33
2012Aston MartinV12 VantageBase Coupe510420135.93704$180,535.0039.23627.807.26$13,887.31$353.99
2012AudiA62.0T Premium Sedan211258282.03682$41,700.007.541841.0017.45$1,489.29$197.63
2012AudiA63.0T Premium Sedan310325223.04045$49,900.0014.091348.3313.05$2,268.18$160.97
2012AudiR8Base Coupe430316164.23616$158,100.0026.88860.958.41$9,881.25$367.67
2012AudiR8GT Coupe560398155.23362$196,800.0037.33646.546.00$13,120.00$351.43
2012BentleyContinental GTBase Coupe567516106.05115$189,900.0056.70852.509.02$18,990.00$334.92
2012BMW3-Series335is Convertible320370213.04001$60,800.0015.241333.6712.50$2,895.24$190.00
2012BMW5-Series528i Sedan240260272.03814$46,900.008.891907.0015.89$1,737.04$195.42
2012BMW5-Series550i xDrive Gran Turismo Hatchback400450174.45060$68,300.0023.531150.0012.65$4,017.65$170.75
2012BMW6-Series640i Coupe315332253.04001$73,600.0012.601333.6712.70$2,944.00$233.65
2012BMW6-Series650i xDrive Coupe400450174.44387$86,000.0023.53997.0510.97$5,058.82$215.00
2012BMW7-Series740i Sedan315330203.04344$71,000.0015.751448.0013.79$3,550.00$225.40
2012BMW7-Series760Li Sedan535550156.05026$137,300.0035.67837.679.39$9,153.33$256.64
2012BuickLaCrosseHybrid Sedan182172292.43835$30,170.006.281597.9221.07$1,040.34$165.77
2012BuickLaCrosseTouring Sedan303264153.64045$38,820.0020.201123.6113.35$2,588.00$128.12
2012BuickRegalBase Sedan182172172.43600$27,055.0010.711500.0019.78$1,591.47$148.65
2012BuickRegalPremium 3 Turbo Sedan220260162.03671$32,920.0013.751835.5016.69$2,057.50$149.64
2012BuickRegalGS Sedan270295222.03710$34,835.0012.271855.0013.74$1,583.41$129.02
2012CadillacCTSBase Coupe318275213.64096$38,715.0015.141137.7812.88$1,843.57$121.75
2012CadillacCTS-VBase Coupe556551166.24217$63,215.0034.75680.167.58$3,950.94$113.70
2012CadillacEscalade EXTBase Crew Cab Pickup403417106.25949$63,060.0040.30959.5214.76$6,306.00$156.48
2012ChevroletCamaroLS Coupe323278203.63780$23,280.0016.151050.0011.70$1,164.00$72.07
2012ChevroletCamaroSS Coupe426420196.23860$32,280.0022.42622.589.06$1,698.95$75.77
2012ChevroletCamaroZL1 Coupe580556226.24120$54,095.0026.36664.527.10$2,458.86$93.27
2012ChevroletCorvetteBase Coupe430424196.23208$49,600.0022.63517.427.46$2,610.53$115.35
2012ChevroletCorvetteZ06505470187.03175$75,600.0028.06453.576.29$4,200.00$149.70
2012ChevroletCorvetteZR1 Coupe638604166.23333$111,600.0039.88537.585.22$6,975.00$174.92
2012ChevroletCruzeLS Sedan138123301.83164$16,800.004.601757.7822.93$560.00$121.74
2012ChevroletImpalaLS Sedan300262163.63555$25,760.0018.75987.5011.85$1,610.00$85.87
2012ChevroletMalibuLS Sedan169160262.43432$22,110.006.501430.0020.31$850.38$130.83
2012Chrysler200LX Sedan173166242.43403$18,995.007.211417.9219.67$791.46$109.80
2012Chrysler200S Sedan283260163.63576$26,980.0017.69993.3312.64$1,686.25$95.34
2012Chrysler300Base Sedan292260213.63999$27,670.0013.901110.8313.70$1,317.62$94.76
2012Chrysler300SRT8 Sedan470470176.44365$47,670.0027.65682.039.29$2,804.12$101.43
2012DodgeAvengerR/T Sedan283260163.63607$25,995.0017.691001.9412.75$1,624.69$91.86
2012DodgeAvengerSE Sedan173166242.43400$18,995.007.211416.6719.65$791.46$109.80
2012DodgeChallengerSRT8 Coupe470470176.44170$44,125.0027.65651.568.87$2,595.59$93.88
2012DodgeChallengerSXT Coupe305268153.63834$25,195.0020.331065.0012.57$1,679.67$82.61
2012DodgeChargerSE Sedan292260213.63961$25,595.0013.901100.2813.57$1,218.81$87.65
2012DodgeChargerSRT8 Super Bee Sedan470470176.44365$41,625.0027.65682.039.29$2,448.53$88.56
2012FordEdgeSE Sport Utility285253223.54082$27,770.0012.951166.2914.32$1,262.27$97.44
2012FordFocusS Sedan160146302.02857$16,500.005.331428.5017.86$550.00$103.13
2012FordFusionS Sedan175172252.53285$20,705.007.001314.0018.77$828.20$118.31
2012FordFusionSport Sedan263249193.53803$27,225.0013.841086.5714.46$1,432.89$103.52
2012FordMustangBase Coupe305280223.73750$22,310.0013.861013.5112.30$1,014.09$73.15
2012FordMustangBoss 302 Coupe444380215.03631$40,310.0021.14726.208.18$1,919.52$90.79
2012FordMustangGT Coupe412390205.03603$29,710.0020.60720.608.75$1,485.50$72.11
2012FordShelby GT500Base Coupe550510175.43820$48,810.0032.35707.416.95$2,871.18$88.75
2012FordTaurusSE Sedan263249223.53741$25,555.0011.951068.8614.22$1,161.59$97.17
2012FordTaurusSHO Sedan365350203.54368$38,155.0018.251248.0011.97$1,907.75$104.53
2012HondaAccordEX-L Coupe271251213.53410$30,030.0012.90974.2912.58$1,430.00$110.81
2012HondaAccordLX Sedan177161272.43279$22,280.006.561366.2518.53$825.19$125.88
2012HondaCivicDX Coupe140128311.82597$15,755.004.521442.7818.55$508.23$112.54
2012HondaCivicHybrid Sedan110127441.52877$24,200.002.501918.0026.15$550.00$220.00
2012HondaCivicNatural Gas Sedan110106311.82848$26,305.003.551582.2225.89$848.55$239.14
2012HondaCR-ZBase Hatchback122123371.52712$20,345.003.301808.0022.23$549.86$166.76
2012HondaFitBase Hatchback117106311.52577$16,125.003.771718.0022.03$520.16$137.82
2012HondaInsightBase Hatchback98123421.32747$18,500.002.332113.0828.03$440.48$188.78
2012HyundaiAccentGLS Sedan138123341.62396$12,545.004.061497.5017.36$368.97$90.91
2012HyundaiElantraGLS Sedan148131331.82701$17,595.004.481500.5618.25$533.18$118.89
2012HyundaiEquusSignature Sedan429376185.04486$59,000.0023.83897.2010.46$3,277.78$137.53
2012HyundaiGenesis Coupe2.0T Coupe210223232.03362$23,500.009.131681.0016.01$1,021.74$111.90
2012HyundaiGenesis CoupeTrack Coupe306266203.83397$32,250.0015.30893.9511.10$1,612.50$105.39
2012HyundaiSonataGLS Sedan198184282.43161$19,795.007.071317.0815.96$706.96$99.97
2012HyundaiSonataSE Sedan274269262.03338$24,745.0010.541669.0012.18$951.73$90.31
2012InfinitiG25Base Sedan218187232.53549$33,100.009.481419.6016.28$1,439.13$151.83
2012InfinitiM37Base Sedan330270203.74063$47,700.0016.501098.1112.31$2,385.00$144.55
2012JaguarXK-SeriesXKR S Coupe550502175.03968$132,000.0032.35793.607.21$7,764.71$240.00
2012LamborghiniAventadorLP 700-4 Coupe700509136.53472$387,000.0053.85534.154.96$29,769.23$552.86
2012LamborghiniGallardoLP570-4 Superleggera Coupe570398165.22954$237,600.0035.63568.085.18$14,850.00$416.84
2012LexusCT 200hBase Hatchback98105421.83206$29,120.002.331781.1132.71$693.33$297.14
2012LexusHS250hBase Sedan187187352.43682$37,030.005.341534.1719.69$1,058.00$198.02
2012LexusIS350Base Sedan306277223.53527$40,220.0013.911007.7111.53$1,828.18$131.44
2012LexusLFABase Coupe552354124.83263$375,000.0046.00679.795.91$31,250.00$679.35
2012LexusLS600hL Sedan438385205.05203$112,750.0021.901040.6011.88$5,637.50$257.42
2012LincolnMKSBase Sedan273270193.74276$41,500.0014.371155.6815.66$2,184.21$152.01
2012LincolnMKZBase Sedan263249193.53796$34,755.0013.841084.5714.43$1,829.21$132.15
2012LotusEvoraBase Coupe276258213.53047$66,100.0013.14870.5711.04$3,147.62$239.49
2012LotusEvoraS Coupe345295213.53047$76,100.0016.43870.578.83$3,623.81$220.58
2012MaseratiGranTurismoS Coupe440361154.74147$123,000.0029.33882.349.43$8,200.00$279.55
2012MazdaCX-7I SV Sport Utility161161222.53543$22,190.007.321417.2022.01$1,008.64$137.83
2012MazdaCX-7S Grand Touring Sport Utility244258192.34001$33,540.0012.841739.5716.40$1,765.26$137.46
2012MazdaMAZDA3I SV Sedan148135282.02866$15,200.005.291433.0019.36$542.86$102.70
2012Mercedes-BenzC-ClassC250 Sport Sedan201229251.83428$34,800.008.041904.4417.05$1,392.00$173.13
2012Mercedes-BenzC-ClassC63 AMG Sedan451443156.23924$58,930.0030.07632.908.70$3,928.67$130.67
2012MINICooperBase Hatchback121114321.62535$19,500.003.781584.3820.95$609.38$161.16
2012Nissan370ZNismo Coupe350276213.73314$41,660.0016.67895.689.47$1,983.81$119.03
2012NissanAltimaBase Sedan175180272.53180$20,550.006.481272.0018.17$761.11$117.43
2012NissanAltimaSR Coupe270258233.53332$28,970.0011.74952.0012.34$1,259.57$107.30
2012NissanGT-RPremium Coupe530448193.83829$89,950.0027.891007.637.22$4,734.21$169.72
2012NissanJukeS Sport Utility188177271.63157$19,990.006.961973.1316.79$740.37$106.33
2012Porsche911Carrera Black Edition Coupe345288213.63120$81,300.0016.43866.679.04$3,871.43$235.65
2012Porsche911Turbo S Coupe530516193.83461$160,700.0027.89910.796.53$8,457.89$303.21
2012SmartFortwopure Hatchback7068361.01808$12,490.001.941808.0025.83$346.94$178.43
2012SubaruImprezaWRX Sti Limited Sedan305290192.53417$37,445.0016.051366.8011.20$1,970.79$122.77
2012SubaruLegacy2.5 GT Limited Sedan265258212.53477$31,595.0012.621390.8013.12$1,504.52$119.23
2012SubaruLegacy2.5i Sedan170170262.53379$20,995.006.541351.6019.88$807.50$123.50
2012SuzukiSX4Base Sedan150140262.02734$13,849.005.771367.0018.23$532.65$92.33
2012ToyotaCamryL Sedan178170282.53190$22,055.006.361276.0017.92$787.68$123.90
2012ToyotaCamryLE Hybrid Sedan200156412.53417$25,990.004.881366.8017.09$633.90$129.95
2012ToyotaCorollaL Sedan132128291.82767$16,960.004.551537.2220.96$584.83$128.48
2012ToyotaPriusII Hatchback98105501.83042$24,000.001.961690.0031.04$480.00$244.90
2012VolkswagenBeetle2.5 Hatchback170177242.52939$19,795.007.081175.6017.29$824.79$116.44
2012VolkswagenCCVR6 4Motion Sedan280265203.63147$40,390.0014.00874.1711.24$2,019.50$144.25
2012VolvoS60T5 Sedan250266232.53548$31,300.0010.871419.2014.19$1,360.87$125.20



3. Charts

The following charts use the data from the spreadsheet.


Fig 1. In this chart we want to minimize price and maximize fuel economy. The models in blue are the winners. The models in red (the supercars) are the losers. The formula at the top right in the chart is the formula for the trendline. A good sign about this chart is that better fuel economy cars tend to be cheaper.



Fig 2. In this chart we want to minimize the weight to horsepower ratio and minimize the price. The weight to horsepower ratio is weight over horsepower. We want to minimize weight of the vehicle and maximize horsepower, so we want that number to be as small as possible. The models in blue are the winners, which turn out to be the mustangs, camaros, and a corvette. These are your best bang for the buck. The losers are the are the models in red (the supercars and economy cars). The formula at the top right in the chart is the formula for the trendline. The straight lines are used to cut off the winners and losers. If you want to be careful on the money you spend yet want a weight to horsepower ratio competitive to the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Coupe at $387000, then try the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe at $111600, roughly a third the price of the lambo. It can be seen that as the weight to horsepower ratio decreases, the price increases.



Fig 3. What if you want to find a nice balance between power and economy? This chart attempts to show that. The trendline was generated for the data. Then lines of equal slope were used to reveal the winners and losers. You want to minimize weight to horsepower and maximize fuel economy. So you want to be in the lower right region of the chart. Following are the winners:
CarWeight (lb)HorsepowerFuel Economy (MPG)PriceEngine Size0-60 (s)FWD/RWD/AWD/etc.
Toyota Camry LE Hybrid Sedan341720041$25,9902.57.2FWD
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe412058022$54,0956.23.8RWD
Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe346153019$160,7003.82.7AWD
These cars are roughly equal on weight to hp vs mpg - they have roughly the same slope. It just depends on what kind of balance you want between performance and fuel economy.



4. Top 10s

Horsepower (higher is better)
RankCarHorsepower
10Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Coupe700
9Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe638
8Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe580
7Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera Coupe570
6Bentley Continental GT Base Coupe567
5Audi R8 GT Coupe560
4Cadillac CTS-V Base Coupe556
3Lexus LFA Base Coupe552
2Jaguar XK-Series XKR S Coupe550
2Ford Shelby GT500 Base Coupe550


Torque (higher is better)
RankCarTorque (ftlb)
10Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe604
9Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe556
8Cadillac CTS-V Base Coupe551
7BMW 7-Series 760Li Sedan550
6Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe516
6Bentley Continental GT Base Coupe516
5Ford Shelby GT500 Base Coupe510
4Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Coupe509
3Jaguar XK-Series XKR S Coupe502
2Chevrolet Corvette Z06470


Engine Size (higher is better)
RankCarEngine Size (L)
10Chevrolet Corvette Z067.0
9Lamborghini Aventador6.5
8Chrysler 300 SRT8 Sedan6.4
8Dodge Challenger SRT8 Coupe6.4
8Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee Sedan6.4
7Cadillac CTS-V Base Coupe6.2
7Cadillac Escalade EXT6.2
7Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe6.2
7Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe6.2
7Chevrolet Corvette Base Coupe6.2
7Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe6.2
7Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG Sedan6.2


Price to Horsepower Ratio (lower is better)
RankCarPrice ($) to HP Ratio
10Chrvrolet Camaro LS Coupe$72.07
9Ford Mustang GT Coupe$72.11
8Ford Mustang Base Coupe$73.15
7Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe$75.77
6Dodge Challenger SXT Coupe$82.61
5Chevrolet Impala LS Sedan$85.87
4Dodge Charger SE Sedan$87.65
3Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee Sedan$88.56
2Ford Shelby GT500 Base Coupe$88.75
1Ford Mustang Boss 302 Coupe$90.79


MPG (lower is better)
RankCarMPG
10Toyota Prius II Hatchback50
9Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan44
8Lexus CT 200h Base Hatchback42
8Honda Insight Base Hatchback42
7Toyota Camry LE Hybrid Sedan41
6Honda CR-Z Base Hatchback37
5Smart Fortwo pure Hatchback36
4Lexus HS250h35
3Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan34
2Hyundai Elantra GLS Sedan33


Weight (lower is better)
RankCarWeight (lbs)
10Smart Fortwo pure Hatchback1808
9Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan2396
8MINI Cooper Base Hatchback2535
7Honda Fit Base Hatchback2577
6Honda Civic DX Coupe2597
5Hyundai Elantra GLS Sedan2701
4Honda CR-Z Base Hatchback2712
3Suzuki SX4 Base Sedan2734
2Honda Insight Base Hatchback2747
1Toyota Corolla L Sedan2767


Price (lower is better)
RankCarPrice ($)
10Smart Fortwo pure Hatchback$12,490.00
9Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan$12,545.00
8Suzuki SX4 Base Sedan$13,849.00
7Mazda MAZDA3 I SV Sedan$15,200.00
6Honda Civic DX Coupe$15,755.00
5Honda Fit Base Hatchback$16,125.00
4Ford Focus S Sedan$16,500.00
3Chevrolet Cruze LS Sedan$16,800.00
2Toyota Corolla L Sedan$16,960.00
1Hyundai Elantra GLS Sedan$17,595.00


Price to MPG Ratio (lower is better)
RankCarPrice ($) to MPG Ratio
10Smart Fortwo pure Hatchback$346.94
9Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan$368.97
8Honda Insight Base Hatchback$440.48
7Toyota Prius II Hatchback$480.00
6Honda Civic DX Coupe$508.23
5Honda Fit Base Hatchback$520.16
4Suzuki SX4 Base Sedan$532.65
3Hyundai Elantra GLS Sedan$533.18
2Mazda MAZDA3 I SV Sedan$542.86
1Honda CR-Z Base Hatchback$549.86



5. Overall Rankings

Overall Performance Rankings (going by price over rank)
RankCarPricePrice over Rank
24Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe$54,095.00$2,253.96
14Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe$32,280.00$2,305.71
10Chrvrolet Camaro LS Coupe$23,280.00$2,328.00
8Ford Mustang Base Coupe$22,310.00$2,788.75
9Ford Mustang GT Coupe$29,710.00$3,301.11
19Cadillac CTS-V Base Coupe$63,215.00$3,327.11
11Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee Sedan$41,625.00$3,784.09
6Dodge Challenger SXT Coupe$25,195.00$4,199.17
26Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe$111,600.00$4,292.31
5Chevrolet Impala LS Sedan$25,760.00$5,152.00
9Ford Shelby GT500 Base Coupe$48,810.00$5,423.33
8Dodge Challenger SRT8 Coupe$44,125.00$5,515.63
8Chrysler 300 SRT8 Sedan$47,670.00$5,958.75
12Chevrolet Corvette Z06$75,600.00$6,300.00
4Dodge Charger SE Sedan$25,595.00$6,398.75
7Chevrolet Corvette Base Coupe$49,600.00$7,085.71
7Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG Sedan$58,930.00$8,418.57
7Cadillac Escalade EXT$63,060.00$9,008.57
12Bentley Continental GT Base Coupe$189,900.00$15,825.00
23Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Coupe$387,000.00$16,826.09
7BMW 7-Series 760Li Sedan$137,300.00$19,614.29
5Jaguar XK-Series XKR S Coupe$132,000.00$26,400.00
6Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe$160,700.00$26,783.33
7Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera Coupe$237,600.00$33,942.86
5Audi R8 GT Coupe$196,800.00$39,360.00
1Ford Mustang Boss 302 Coupe$40,310.00$40,310.00
3Lexus LFA Base Coupe$375,000.00$125,000.00


Overall Economy Rankings (going by price over rank)
RankCarPricePrice over Rank
35Smart Fortwo pure Hatchback12,490.00$356.86
30Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan12,545.00$418.17
18Honda Civic DX Coupe15,755.00$875.28
15Suzuki SX4 Base Sedan13,849.00$923.27
17Honda Fit Base Hatchback16,125.00$948.53
18Honda Insight Base Hatchback18,500.00$1,027.78
17Toyota Prius II Hatchback24,000.00$1,411.76
11Hyundai Elantra GLS Sedan17,595.00$1,599.55
9Mazda MAZDA3 I SV Sedan15,200.00$1,688.89
11Honda CR-Z Base Hatchback20,345.00$1,849.55
8MINI Cooper Base Hatchback19,500.00$2,437.50
9Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan24,200.00$2,688.89
8Lexus CT 200h Base Hatchback29,120.00$3,640.00
7Toyota Camry LE Hybrid Sedan25,990.00$3,712.86
4Ford Focus S Sedan16,500.00$4,125.00
3Chevrolet Cruze LS Sedan16,800.00$5,600.00
3Toyota Corolla L Sedan16,960.00$5,653.33
4Lexus HS250h37,030.00$9,257.50