laborsmith
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Don't know about ads, but there is a significant mpg difference between the naturally aspirated 1.8 and the turbocharged 1.4, about 5mpg less for the 1.8 I believe.
Laborsmith
Laborsmith
Why did you choose Sedan or Hatchback?
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keto06
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i thought the only difference between the turbo and nonturbo models was the torque...as advertised it had the same mpg and HP.
Thats MAX HP. The turbo version is going to make more hp (and a TON more torque) throughout the band than the non turbo.
That's why I wanted a real trunk, the privacy and security.
Sonic Boomer
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Thanks for the great responses. I had originally signed up for a hatch for the utility of it and that is what I've always had, given a choice. However, I will have a wagon for hauling anything bulky.
For me, privacy/security, $1000, and wind noise make a compelling argument for the sedan.
Can someone please measure the trunk? I have a baritone sax that measures 45.5" (X 15 X 9.5). I assume the trunk opening would not fit 45.5" side to side, so the next best option would be to put it in end first.
I thought of two other factors that benefit the hatchback:
I think hatchbacks are usually a little lighter.
When you are parallel parking or backing up a hatchback, you know exactly where your car ends, I'm not sure this is true of a sedan - it is not with my Jetta.
OT fun hatchback story: A friend of mine had a Saab 9000 hatchback. It was a long car and the seats folded flat. He was often impressed at what he could fit in it and was doubly impressed when he carefully measured and realized he could fit the new side-by-side refrigerator in it (after removing the box). By the time he got home, he was full of pride, and proclaimed to his wife "The ole Swedish pick-up is packing a load!"
She took this to be a cleverly worded euphemism for his being sexually aroused... and he decided to go with that, showing her the fridge in the car a bit later.
LOL, Man, I wish my wife thought like that!
For me, privacy/security, $1000, and wind noise make a compelling argument for the sedan.
Can someone please measure the trunk? I have a baritone sax that measures 45.5" (X 15 X 9.5). I assume the trunk opening would not fit 45.5" side to side, so the next best option would be to put it in end first.
I thought of two other factors that benefit the hatchback:
I think hatchbacks are usually a little lighter.
When you are parallel parking or backing up a hatchback, you know exactly where your car ends, I'm not sure this is true of a sedan - it is not with my Jetta.
OT fun hatchback story: A friend of mine had a Saab 9000 hatchback. It was a long car and the seats folded flat. He was often impressed at what he could fit in it and was doubly impressed when he carefully measured and realized he could fit the new side-by-side refrigerator in it (after removing the box). By the time he got home, he was full of pride, and proclaimed to his wife "The ole Swedish pick-up is packing a load!"
She took this to be a cleverly worded euphemism for his being sexually aroused... and he decided to go with that, showing her the fridge in the car a bit later.
LOL, Man, I wish my wife thought like that!
wasteoffilm
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I keep backing up, thinking I'm about to touch bumpers. I get out, and see I could park a Smart car in the gap I've left. I also keep pulling past the gas pump, have to get back in and reverse. My last car was a Buick LeSabre...
Sweden, F yeah!
turbotimmy
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I've owned hatchbacks and sedans but always went back to a car with a hatch. I find them to be more useful because of the extra storage space allowed by not having a traditional trunk. Anyways if I wanted a car with a trunk I would've just bought a Cruze and not waited 2 1/2 months for my "fast orange". Just my $.02
I'm 33, sounds like I ordered the same package in black (1LZ no sunroorf?). I like the sunroof for summer nights, but my '06 canyon leaked and secondly the little car scares me a bit so the more metal the better
..On the 1.4T, economically speaking for me it saves ~$430 a year. I calculated that given my driving habit, cost of fuel currently, and the 1.4T's ~12% reduction in usage.
Also, with the 1.4T you get a ~15% increase in Torque, as well as a Torque + HP curve at a much lower RPM than the 1.8. The 1.8 is really an econobox engine in my opinion, performs poorly, uses more fuel, and was built to be simple and cheap only. Bring one over 4000 RPM and it will sound like it's gonna blow up. The 1.4T was definitely engineered to perform above how it's offered with a stock program, while hitting max RPM and then some.
No offense intended to the 1.8 owners, just I don't see the point of GM offering that engine. It doesn't make sense from a performance or economic standpoint.
Jon
Sonic Boomer
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After sleeping on the idea of getting a sedan for practical reasons (privacy/security of trunk, $1000, and wind noise); I realize I'm still conflicted.
While the sedan offers practicality, hatchbacks simply have more character!
It is a hard call whether that character is worth forfeiting the practicalities over!
I'll probably have to get them both side by side on the lot to make the call and if I still don't have a strong preference, I'll just go with what is available (or wait for my ordered hatch).
While the sedan offers practicality, hatchbacks simply have more character!
It is a hard call whether that character is worth forfeiting the practicalities over!
I'll probably have to get them both side by side on the lot to make the call and if I still don't have a strong preference, I'll just go with what is available (or wait for my ordered hatch).
Here is what cinched it for me. A sedan made me feel like I was in my dad's car.
fivespeed302
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This cracks me up, since a hatch reminds me of a station wagon that's been cut in half. I just don't see where anyone would consider a station wagon "sporty".
wasteoffilm
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AxelRipper
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I love hatches. Been waiting for a hot hatch in the US for a while, and this is the closest we have right now. There's a TON of room in it, more rear headroom, and it doesn't look like a sedan. Way too many beige sedans in the world. Now, an Orange hatch sticks out pretty good.
