I own a 2012 sports model. I really like it and it's amazing what you can haul in one. So far I have hauled a hot water heater in box, A treadmill from Sears, also in box, Two 55" samsung Smart TV's boxed.
So yeah, it's space efficient that's for sure. However my real, actual gas mileage which is a mix of city/highway daily is around 30mpg in summer and 24mpg in winter..cause I let it warm up of course. It does occasionally go up to 34mpg and I should also mention I'm far from a lead footer, I accelerate slowly cause I always leave early and never get in a hurry. I just drive normally and never speed past 5 over the limit, but I also have the normal city stop and go traffic as well which imo is the real world, not what some company says I should get.
The paddle shifters are a gimmicky joke imo. I fail to see the point but perhaps I'm just used to a real clutch and shifter and I like to actually have some feel to it. Also it's a bumpy riding car as well....but for the price it's a great and dependable car.