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Originally Posted by i_am_socket
I'm amazed at the growth rate of the Corolla. It used to be a compact car, now it's a midsize sedan and on its way to a full size. If you want a car with more power/room/whathaveyou then buy the next size vehicle up and stop telling the manufacturer you want a Camry sized Corolla! < /rant >
Good new of XFE! Now if only it was a model option across all manufacturers...
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Yup. If you see a 1990-1993 Honda Accord parked next to a 2008 Honda Civic, they're practically the same size :
1990-1993 Honda Accord Full Review - Consumer Guide Automotive
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Specification 2-door coupe 4-door sedan
Overall Length, in. 184.8 185.2
Overall Width, in. 67.9 67.1
urb Weight, lbs. 2738.0 2733.0
2008 Honda Civic Test Drive on Edmunds.com
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Length (in): 176.7
Width (in): 69.0
Manufacturer Curb Weight (lb): 2,751.0
I think this is a situation where size/weight/displacement categories would be useful, ala the Japanese Kei Cars. The meaning of "compact car" isn't the same anymore.
CarloSW2