Originally posted by 69Boss302:
an integra is so much smaller than a contour. maybe it's about the same as an escort




1998 Acura GS Dimensions

Exterior
Length: 178.1 in. Width: 67.3 in.
Height: 53.9 in. Wheel Base: 103.1 in.
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in. Curb Weight: 2722 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 38.9 in. Front Hip Room: 50.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 52 in. Rear Head Room: 36 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 50.3 in. Rear Hip Room: 49.9 in.
Front Leg Room: 42.2 in. Rear Leg Room: 32.7 in.
Luggage Capacity: 11 cu. ft. Maximum Seating: 4

1998 Ford Contour

Exterior
Length: 185.3 in. Width: 69.1 in.
Height: 54.5 in. Wheel Base: 106.5 in.
Curb Weight: 2774 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 39 in. Front Hip Room: 50.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 53.9 in. Rear Head Room: 36.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 53.3 in. Rear Hip Room: 45.5 in.
Front Leg Room: 42.4 in. Rear Leg Room: 34.4 in.
Luggage Capacity: 13.9 cu. ft. Maximum Seating: 5

As you can see, the Contour and the Integra have nearly identical front seat room. The back seat is smaller in the Acura, but I suspect that Kari doesn't have a family of four to cart around at the moment. It is still entirely possbile to get one for the $10,000 that she is willing to spend.

Lee K


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