2014 Cars Available in Manual Transmission
The manual transmission is a dying breed, but there are still a few cars available in 2014 that offer this engaging and rewarding driving experience. Here are a few of our favorites:
Ford Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta is a subcompact car that offers a surprising amount of fun to drive, especially in ST trim. The ST comes with a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 197 horsepower and 202 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission that sends power to the front wheels. The Fiesta ST can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds and has a top speed of 136 mph.
Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is a compact car that has long been known for its reliability and fuel efficiency. The ninth-generation Civic, which was introduced in 2012, is no exception. The Civic is available with a variety of engines, including a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 143 horsepower and 129 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a five-speed manual transmission that sends power to the front wheels. The Civic can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds and has a top speed of 125 mph.
Mazda3
The Mazda3 is a compact car that is known for its sporty handling and stylish design. The third-generation Mazda3, which was introduced in 2013, is available with a variety of engines, including a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 155 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission that sends power to the front wheels. The Mazda3 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds and has a top speed of 130 mph.
MINI Cooper
The MINI Cooper is a subcompact car that is known for its fun-to-drive nature and iconic styling. The third-generation MINI Cooper, which was introduced in 2014, is available with a variety of engines, including a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine that produces 134 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission that sends power to the front wheels. The MINI Cooper can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds and has a top speed of 125 mph.
Volkswagen GTI
The Volkswagen GTI is a compact car that is known for its performance and value. The sixth-generation GTI, which was introduced in 2014, is available with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 210 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission that sends power to the front wheels. The GTI can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the many 2014 cars that are available with a manual transmission. If you’re looking for a car that is fun to drive and engaging to operate, then a manual transmission is a great option. Just be prepared to do a little more work than you would with an automatic transmission.
