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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
It busts the myth that cars are overweight "because of the all the safety equipment" (commonly heard).
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How is this busted?
In fact, it is proved by your own comments on the linked thread:
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
Crossing the pond, the car gained a 7th airbag and a beefier rear bumper...
...I'd say it's safe to add 40 lbs / 18 kg to the Ozzie figures to get the US curb weight.
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With reasonable safety requirements this car would still shed 40lbs (actually, I'd guess more like 100+lbs).