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Old Jun 24, 2010, 1:27 pm
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vtmike
 
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Originally Posted by 3Cforme
EPA size categories, based on calculated passenger + cargo volumes, are a lot less charitable than rental agencies:

Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3, Chevy Cobalt = compact

Ford Fusion, Chevy Malibu, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Mazda 6, Buick LaCrosse = midsize

Chevy Impala, Ford Taurus, Hyundai Sonata, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Honda Accord = Large

There are a few surprises: Honda Civic = subcompact, Nissan Sentra = midsize

But, unfortunately for the OP, Altimas, Camrys and Malibus are often rented as Full Size class vehicles.

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm
It surprises me that the Accord is considered large on that list. To me its not any bigger than the Altima and Camry. And since the OP was talking about trunk size, the non-hybrid Altima trunk is bigger than the Accord.
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