Quote:
Originally Posted by cfg83
BrianAbington -
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.
CarloSW2 |
right, that is were I made that comment, the Cruze wheelbase , wheel track and weight are all bigger than Cobalt .
They had Cruze on Autoweek this weekend and it looks like nice vehicle and step up from the Cobalt model .