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Old 08-22-2013, 12:14 PM   #12 (permalink)
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The CdA of the EV1 is 3.96 sq ft.

The CdA of the Honda Insight is 5.0 sq ft.

The CdA of the VW XL1 is 3.05 sq ft. (1.5sq m x Cd 0.189)

Vehicle Coefficient of Drag List - EcoModder

So no, the EV1 is significantly lower drag than the Insight. And the VW XL1 is far lower drag than the EV1.
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