Becoming Wise to the Inconsistencies in Car Measurements

When we the consumers have to make decisions on purchases based on measurements provided by manufacturers we can run into problems. Here in Australia, the metric system is used, but other parts of the world don't. However, this is not an article about the difference between metric and imperial as that is a whole other layer of complexity. This piece is about how key areas of cars are measured in entirely different ways. If you are looking for Honda demo cars for sale, bear this information in mind.

General Inconsistencies

The size of wheel is still quoted in inches, even in countries where imperial measurements are no longer or have never been used. Try telling your friends that you have 45.72cm (18") alloy wheels on your new car and you will get some strange looks. Certain measurements, such as wheel sizes, miles per gallon and fuel economy linger on. They are used even by manufacturers that are based in metric using nations. Part of this is to establish parity with the lucrative American market, but to a certain extent, it seems like ingrained behaviour. When carrying out research, this can present problems in choosing Honda demo cars or other vehicles. Of course, many of these issues can be overcome with a metric conversion app, but what about when the actual measurements are measured differently.

This Issue of Boot Volumes

This area is one of the primary areas of confusion for those looking to buy a car. You may have noticed that the boot volume of cars is sometimes expressed in litres and at other times in litres VDA. Both of these methods measure the space in a different way and although the word litres is used the figures presented are very different. The boot volume of a car is very important for most people for a variety of reasons. So, what is the difference and how can we interpret what the figures actually mean?

Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA)

Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) is German for the German Automobile Industry Association. They introduced a boot volume measuring system that is now known as Litres VDA. This idea is that blocks of wood that are 200mm x 50mm x 100mm are placed into the boot space for more accurate measurements. This is intended to more accurately depict the actual boot space by taking into account factors, such as hinges, wheel arches, and rear light clusters, that intrude on the boot space. In practice, one would have to conclude that the Litres VDA system is a more accurate way of measuring the actual boot space.

If you would like to know more about Honda demo cars for sale, contact us. Here at Peel Honda, we have a wide selection of both new and demo cars for sale. Get in touch with us and we can arrange a test drive at your earliest convenience. If you have any further questions, our sales team will be happy to answer them for you.