Why are cars today so big compared to their older models?

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I’m not just talking about pickup trucks that have gotten huge, but rather cars in general. Take a look at the 5th generation Honda Civic hatchback and compare it to the newest Honda Civic Hatchback model. Not only did the car gain approximately 1,000lbs/453Kg, but its length, height, and space drastically changed. Sure it’s a 30 year difference but even other car models from the early 2010s compared to their same models today are way bigger and heavier in just under a decade Why is this?

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The first generarion accord (77-82), which is honda’s largest sadan (and 2 door hatchback offering then) is the same length, and smaller width and height, as honda’s smallest offering in the us up until 2020 (the fit). Now, it is significantly smaller than the smallest honda (the hrv). The accord now (2018 model) is more than 1.5 times the weight.

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