Whyeme Clutched April 27, 2009 Share April 27, 2009 figures from sgcarmart:- Forte 1.6A - 1326kg Chevrolet Optra Magnum Sedan 1.6A - 1180kg Honda Civic 1.6A - 1219kg Hyundai Avante 1.6A - 1172kg Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6A - 1183kg Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 GLX (A) - 1140kg Nissan Sunny 1.6 EX (A) - 1110kg Proton Persona 1.6 (A) - 1240kg Suzuki SX4 Sedan 1.6 (A) - 1205kg Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 (A) - 1255kg ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusje Supersonic April 27, 2009 Share April 27, 2009 Did you compare the size? Lancer EX is as heavy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivtecody Neutral Newbie April 27, 2009 Share April 27, 2009 figures from sgcarmart:- Forte 1.6A - 1326kg Chevrolet Optra Magnum Sedan 1.6A - 1180kg Honda Civic 1.6A - 1219kg Hyundai Avante 1.6A - 1172kg Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6A - 1183kg Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 GLX (A) - 1140kg Nissan Sunny 1.6 EX (A) - 1110kg Proton Persona 1.6 (A) - 1240kg Suzuki SX4 Sedan 1.6 (A) - 1205kg Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 (A) - 1255kg Read from SGKIACLUB that the weight includes a 75kg driver in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueegg Clutched April 27, 2009 Share April 27, 2009 Cos with continental 'quality' comes continental weight. Lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum 5th Gear April 27, 2009 Share April 27, 2009 figures from sgcarmart:- Forte 1.6A - 1326kg Chevrolet Optra Magnum Sedan 1.6A - 1180kg Honda Civic 1.6A - 1219kg Hyundai Avante 1.6A - 1172kg Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6A - 1183kg Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 GLX (A) - 1140kg Nissan Sunny 1.6 EX (A) - 1110kg Proton Persona 1.6 (A) - 1240kg Suzuki SX4 Sedan 1.6 (A) - 1205kg Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 (A) - 1255kg Mitsubishi Lancer EX 1.5A -1260kg Honda Civic 1.8M - 1198kg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsman 1st Gear April 27, 2009 Share April 27, 2009 (edited) Forte EX Auto from LTA registration record : Unladen Weight 1251 kg. Mitsubishi Lancer EX 1.5A -1260kg...........1st Place Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 (A) - 1255kg.......2nd Place Kia Cerato Forte 1.6 A - 1251kg..............3rd Place Edited April 28, 2009 by Newsman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic April 28, 2009 Share April 28, 2009 When they add "luxury" like better sound insulation to their cars, this is one example that adds weight to the car. In terms of using light weight material like Aluminum is more expensive as compared to Steel, so more Steel is used to keep the building cost down. I have come across hardcore trackie who told me the rear folding seats are heavy and he removed them. He told me his car's folding rear seats weigh around 90kg and most of it comes from the hinges, the seats are non-leather ones. Bottom line I guess the weight of the car does brings concern to FC, especially when you drive your whole family and barang barang from place to place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reng Neutral Newbie April 28, 2009 Share April 28, 2009 The 17" tire also contribute some mass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugts Neutral Newbie April 28, 2009 Share April 28, 2009 never include 1.6i impreza --1280kg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whyeme Clutched April 28, 2009 Author Share April 28, 2009 Forte EX Auto from LTA registration record : Unladen Weight 1251 kg. Mitsubishi Lancer EX 1.5A -1260kg...........1st Place Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 (A) - 1255kg.......2nd Place Kia Cerato Forte 1.6 A - 1251kg..............3rd Place thks for the correct weight clarification bro so theoretically the FC for the above 3 cars should be roughly same same? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzhao Neutral Newbie April 28, 2009 Share April 28, 2009 (edited) These are very light already . Edited April 28, 2009 by Tzhao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichibawa 5th Gear April 28, 2009 Share April 28, 2009 thks for the correct weight clarification bro so theoretically the FC for the above 3 cars should be roughly same same? Nope... other than weight, there are still other factors like power steering type and air con compressor used. The amount of items that the engine is required to power is proportional to the FC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunno Neutral Newbie April 28, 2009 Share April 28, 2009 Nope... other than weight, there are still other factors like power steering type and air con compressor used. The amount of items that the engine is required to power is proportional to the FC. The engine itself also plays a big part. Not all engines from different brands are made the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravan 5th Gear April 28, 2009 Share April 28, 2009 I saw the brochures which are released only to the sales people. The kerb weight includes 75kg driver weight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged April 28, 2009 Share April 28, 2009 The weight of forte includes a 75kg person. but i donno if man or woman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cttan456 2nd Gear April 28, 2009 Share April 28, 2009 haha, depends on wat type of man or woman...but 75kg is the average for Asian men.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showtime Neutral Newbie April 28, 2009 Share April 28, 2009 I saw the brochures which are released only to the sales people. The kerb weight includes 75kg driver weight. is this the definition of kerb weight? May we take it that all kerb weights quoted by manufacturers include this 75kg? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_mel 1st Gear April 28, 2009 Share April 28, 2009 You get more metal for less money as compared to cars like Toyota. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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