Fast AWD Cars Under 20k

Every auto enthusiast desires a fast super sport car, but determining which Fast AWD Cars under 20k is the best option is a difficult challenge. To make it easier for the user, we have compiled a list of the best cars under $20,000.

These are fast cars, but not as fast as you would like. The list is based on the car’s overall ranking, performance, comfort, wear and tear, low maintenance costs, and, of course fast as well.

List of Fast AWD Cars under 20K

1.   2014- 18 Subaru WRX / STI

• Engine: HP-305 @ 6000
• Top Speed: 174 mph
• 0-60 time: 5.6 sec      

Many enthusiasts prefer the Subaru WRX and STI when it comes to all-wheel drive operation. In several respects, these cars became North America’s first performance all-wheel-drive missiles.

It’s easy to understand why. They were not only there when the tuner movement erupted in North America, but they still have a long tradition of rallying. There is no better way to negotiate a rally course than with a STI now.

The WRX is also reasonably priced. It has 268 horsepower and starts at $17,195 US. If that wasn’t enough, the STI also comes with 310 horsepower and a clever central differential for maximum grip on either floor.

2.   2009-12 Jaguar XF Supercharged

• Engine: HP-385 @ 6000
• Top Speed: 155 mph
• 0-60 time: 5.6 sec

If there’s a big car-guy lesson that was reinforced in the process of compiling this list, it is that storied brands with big depreciation problems create some alluring secondhand vehicles. The XF Supercharged, powered by an impressive 4.2-liter V8, falls tastily into that group. Used Jags don’t always make the most compelling ownership propositions, but when everything works, cars like this bruiser of an XF are a joy.

3.   2020 Mazda Mazda3

• Engine: HP-186 @ 6000
• Top Speed: 155 mph
• 0-60 time: 5.6 sec

The Mazda Mazda3 is a compact sedan and hatchback with a more luxurious interior and sportier handling than its competitors. It comes with three engine options and a front- or all-wheel drive. The Mazda3 has the body of a European sport sedan and the driving characteristics to back it up. The fuel economy is outstanding.

Though helpful driver protection aids are common, famous mobile applications and certain other features seen in rivals are only available on higher trim levels. The Mazda Mazda3 is a 5-seater that comes in seven different trim tiers.

The most popular style is the 2.5 Turbo 4-Door AWD, which starts at $31,045 and comes with a 2.5L I4 Turbo engine and All Wheel Drive. This Mazda3 is estimated to deliver 25 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway.

4.   2016-17 Dodge Challenger GT

• Engine: HP-305 @ 6350
• Top Speed: 154 mph
• 0-60 time: 6.6 sec

“Isn’t a Dodge Challenger a muscle car?” you may ask. Even though Dodge claims it is, the Challenger GT is deserving of a position on our list.

The Challenger GT is an all-wheel-drive vehicle with a 305-horsepower V6 engine. It has an 8-speed automatic transmission from ZF, which is a delight to use. It starts from $19,995 in the United States ($17,245 in Canada). It’s still the only AWD muscle car on the market.

The all-wheel drive comes straight from the Charger Pursuit police car and biases power to the rear wheels. It’s still a heavy ride, but it’s easy to slide around corners in the wet or in the dry. It’s a sports car that you can drive all year round right out of the box – you don’t even need different tires.

5.   2012-15 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X

• Engine: HP-291 @ 6500
• Top Speed: 162 mph
• 0-60 time: 4.5 sec

The most recent iteration, the Evolution X, has been in production since October 2007 as a 2008 model year but took a one-year break in 2009 only to return the following year. The 2015 model year will be the last for the Lancer Evo, with the iconic moniker to be retired all over the world.

Having been discontinued in many markets as of September 2014, the Lancer Evo X lives on for the 2015 model year in the United States with a host of updates and new features.

The Mitsubishi Evo is similar to the Subaru WRX – both are turbocharged, both have roots in rally driving, and both are reliable sedans. Still, the Evo is the car you buy if you want an affordable JDM sports car that’s faster than most American muscle cars.

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