Because reasons?

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch) 02/13/2019 at 14:16 • Filed to: Huh?, Rant, Crossover

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Golf S portwagen 4Motion - 5 door wagon with AWD

58.2 Inches tall

5.5 Inches ground clearance

66.5 cubic feet of volume

EPA classification - Small station wagon

GLA45 AMG - 5 door “performance SUV”

58.2 inches tall

4.9 inches ground clearance

43.6 cubic feet of cargo volume

EPA classification - Light truck

CB > HammerheadFistpunch 02/13/2019 at 14:19

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I’m not sure the EPA knows what it’s doing.

WilliamsSW > CB 02/13/2019 at 14:22

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I am sure that M-B knows how to game that system, however!

BeaterGT > HammerheadFistpunch 02/13/2019 at 14:22

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That’s the difference between hauling kids and hauling ass.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > HammerheadFistpunch 02/13/2019 at 14:22

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The GLA probably weighs the equivalent of two sport vagons.

Khalbali > HammerheadFistpunch 02/13/2019 at 14:23

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Props for J ubal, that’s a new one for me lol, kinda obscure.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > WilliamsSW 02/13/2019 at 14:25

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Same reason the Subaru Outback  got heavier, by being classified as a light truck, they can follow looser fuel economy regulations.

WilliamsSW > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 02/13/2019 at 14:27

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Exactly.

Alfalfa > HammerheadFistpunch 02/13/2019 at 14:27

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Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > HammerheadFistpunch 02/13/2019 at 14:27

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63 inches tall

5.8 inches ground clearance

62.7 cubic feet of cargo volume

EPA Classification: Sport Utility Vehicle

NHTSA Classification: Light Truck

For Sweden > HammerheadFistpunch 02/13/2019 at 14:27

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Nothing Deutsche is right

MUSASHI66 > HammerheadFistpunch 02/13/2019 at 14:29

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Go check some Bentley coupes on  EPA and see how they are classified if you want your mind blown.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 02/13/2019 at 14:32

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GLA45 AMG: 3589 lb vs. GSW: 3331 lb

GLA45 AMG: 375hp vs. GSW: 170hp
 

HammerheadFistpunch > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 02/13/2019 at 14:32

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3325 vs 3457 golf/merc

dogisbadob > HammerheadFistpunch 02/13/2019 at 14:35

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I’m more concerned about their reliability :/

DipodomysDeserti > HammerheadFistpunch 02/13/2019 at 14:40

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I did once see one with a RTT.

HammerheadFistpunch > DipodomysDeserti 02/13/2019 at 14:56

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with that it'd almost be as tall as an suv

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > HammerheadFistpunch 02/13/2019 at 15:02

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Is this a post where you have to choose one of the two?

Can I choose Golf Sportwagen with the AMG engine please?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > HammerheadFistpunch 02/13/2019 at 15:09

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You know me, just a source for unfounded statements.

Textured Soy Protein > HammerheadFistpunch 02/13/2019 at 15:14

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I seriously want a GLA45 as my next car.