So while I was in at the dealership getting my routine service, decided to take a new O.Sport with the 2.4L out for a spin (really wanted to drive a Lancer Ralliart but none are in stock). Anyways, I believe the extra HP makes a sizable difference. Not enough to trade my trusty O.Sport in, but probably worth it if your buying. That's my two cents.

 

not sure what the mpg difference is between the 2 but was it enough power to justify a couple mpg drop? I have a 2015 2.0 and when i test drove it the power was adeqate for rural ohio so I didnt even debate the 2.4.

 

I live in rural southwest Virginia so I understand that issue.....I'm frugal so if it meant more money in fuel for the power increase, then I did not find enough validation for that in my own case.

 

My wife ended up getting a 2.4 GT, with a lot of packages (no pano roof thankfully as my head hits them). I finally got to drive it by myself yesterday, I like the extra power. Wish it was a bit more spunky like my '04 Ralliart, but really do like it much more over her '11 OS

 

I just purchased a 2.4GT and i love the little extra compared to the 2.0