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Old 11-21-2010, 03:21 AM   #31 (permalink)
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I forgot to mention... I saw a Cruze around town the other day...it does look bigger than a cobalt. I seem to remember reading that it is supposed to be bigger.

I like the tech on the ECO model especially the shutters for the lower grill.
Yes, it's definitely bigger. I think it follows the standard trend of US "compact" cars growing in size. Here is my favorite comparison, a 1990-1993 Honda Accord :

Code:
Honda Accord Production : 1990–1993

Wheelbase	
107.1 in (2720 mm)

Length	
1990-91 Sedan: 184.8 in (4694 mm)
1992-93 Sedan: 185.2 in (4704 mm)

Width	
1990-91: 67.9 in (1725 mm)
1992-93 Sedan: 67.1 in (1704 mm)

Height	
1990-91 Sedan: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
1992-93 Sedan: 52.8 in (1341 mm)

Curb weight	 2,728 lb (1,237 kg)
... And a 2011 Honda Civic :

Code:
Honda Civic Production : 2006–present

Wheelbase	
106.3 in (270 cm) (sedan)

Length	
176.7 in (447 cm) (sedan)
177.3 in (4503 mm) (2009– sedan)

Width	
69.0 in (175 cm) (sedan)

Height	
56.5 in (142 cm) (sedan)

Curb weight	
2945 (sedan)
For me the key numbers are the wheelbase and the curb weight.

As I get older I am considering bigger cars. Not a full-sized family car, but a mid-sized car. Something like the 1st gen Chrysler Cirrus/Breeze/Stratus (108" wheelbase, 3100 lbs). The Cruze fits the bill. I'm still a long way from buying a new car, but it's in my top-5 list.

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