AFSCME 3357-HOF'S BLOG

What is a big car?
It's funny what traits define our perception as to what a "big" car is. Most people would agree that a Buick LeSabre is a big car. Most people would not say that a Chevrolet Malibu Maxx is. The Maxx is more than a foot shorter. On the other hand, the vehicles weigh within 100 lbs of each other. Most people would not say that a Honda CRV "cute ute" is a big car, but it is only 250 lbs lighter than the Buick. The Buick gets better highway fuel economy. The "compact" Jeep Liberty is over 500 lbs heavier than the Buick even though it is 2 feet shorter. The Liberty has EPA highway rating of only 21 mpg, 8 mpg less thant the LeSabre. At 17 MPG city, the Jeep is 15% less fuel efficient.

It's funny that the Buick and the Chevy are very different on the outside, but their specs are usually within 5% of each other. The biggest difference is the Chevy is tall where the Buick is wide and long.

Comparator - Specifications