Trend of larger cars: for or against
Many new generations of the same car model are larger than the previous one. For this reason we open a place for debate here to give your opinion on this trend of larger cars. So, what do you think? are you for or against?
Larger dimensions mean greater interior space, greater boot capacity and greater confidence on the road, but it also means less ease of parking, greater consumption and less agility in the city.
If manufacturers offer new generations of larger cars to the market it is because there is demand for it. If so, why do we need bigger cars now than before? Or is it that there is less variety of small models and we buy cars larger than what we need? How to manage the two types of uses of a car in the same size: contained dimensions during the work week and larger sizes for weekends and holidays?
Examples:
• The second generations of the BMW X2 in 2024 and the Peugeot 2008 in 2020, significantly larger than the first ones.
• The current generation of the Volkswagen Polo is larger than the first generation of the Volkswagen Golf.
• The second generations of the BMW X2 in 2024 and the Peugeot 2008 in 2020, significantly larger than the first ones.
• The current generation of the Volkswagen Polo is larger than the first generation of the Volkswagen Golf.
Percentage for and against larger cars: 👍11.1% and 👎88.9%
Curious to know the trend of opinions elsewhere?
👍11.3% - 👎88.7%
👍8.1% - 👎91.9%
👍8.6% - 👎91.4%
👍26.7% - 👎73.3%
👍25.4% - 👎74.6%Latest opinions
Andorra la Vella, 12-02-2026 👎
The more recent evolutions of recent car sizes? I would suggest that they are "bloated" because the general population are becoming fatter. MAJOR issue is car width which is indicative of, the Turning Circle. I have a 2014 Volvo, width (without mirrors) is 1.89m and the Turning Circle is 11.7m to 12.2m depending on wheel diameter. I am selling it as I want something more maneouverable that will allow me to open my door.
The more recent evolutions of recent car sizes? I would suggest that they are "bloated" because the general population are becoming fatter. MAJOR issue is car width which is indicative of, the Turning Circle. I have a 2014 Volvo, width (without mirrors) is 1.89m and the Turning Circle is 11.7m to 12.2m depending on wheel diameter. I am selling it as I want something more maneouverable that will allow me to open my door.
Solihull, 12-02-2026 👎
I think the manufacturers make larger cars because there is more profit in them. I don't need an enormous SUV - it won't fit in my garage.
I think the manufacturers make larger cars because there is more profit in them. I don't need an enormous SUV - it won't fit in my garage.
Berlin, 10-02-2026 👎
They‘re ugly, more dangerous to pedestrians and take up too much space, especially in cities where space is limited. The extra space inside the car is only ever used to contain the bloated ego of the owner.
They‘re ugly, more dangerous to pedestrians and take up too much space, especially in cities where space is limited. The extra space inside the car is only ever used to contain the bloated ego of the owner.
Edinburgh , 09-02-2026 👎
The term larger confuses the issues. Width is the majority problem in UK as most city and rural streets are narrow. Manufacturers need to go back to making models narrower to ease the problems. e.g. my older bmw X1 is only 1798mm wide. Fits parking in my street. Newer model X1, 1845mm. Doesn't fit parking in my street, thus can't buy! Having problems finding a top end replacement......
The term larger confuses the issues. Width is the majority problem in UK as most city and rural streets are narrow. Manufacturers need to go back to making models narrower to ease the problems. e.g. my older bmw X1 is only 1798mm wide. Fits parking in my street. Newer model X1, 1845mm. Doesn't fit parking in my street, thus can't buy! Having problems finding a top end replacement......
Sydney, 09-02-2026 👎
Large cars reduce visibility for others. Taller cars have headlights at eye level for the rest of us. Most seem to have only one passenger.
Large cars reduce visibility for others. Taller cars have headlights at eye level for the rest of us. Most seem to have only one passenger.
Guernsey , 07-02-2026 👎
No room on the roads
No room on the roads
Southampton, 05-02-2026 👎
Harder to park and a problem on narrow roads.
Harder to park and a problem on narrow roads.
Liverpool, 03-02-2026 👎
ALL my neighbors have had to widen their driveways as their cars would not fit. It seems so unnecessary. Where did this demand for wider and wider cars come from? I too want to buy a new car - but why should i also have to rebuild my own driveway and purchase new gates?
ALL my neighbors have had to widen their driveways as their cars would not fit. It seems so unnecessary. Where did this demand for wider and wider cars come from? I too want to buy a new car - but why should i also have to rebuild my own driveway and purchase new gates?
Dresden, 02-02-2026 👎
I miss the times there was a good selection of small cars below 4m length. The one I own is one of them and still has enough space for all my needs with e.g. 1400L of maximum luggage space. The interior is just designed clever. I enjoy driving it even in bigger cities, because it is just nimble enough for all streets. My wife's wagon is not that much fun to drive for me.
I miss the times there was a good selection of small cars below 4m length. The one I own is one of them and still has enough space for all my needs with e.g. 1400L of maximum luggage space. The interior is just designed clever. I enjoy driving it even in bigger cities, because it is just nimble enough for all streets. My wife's wagon is not that much fun to drive for me.
Brigg, 02-02-2026 👎
cars are now too wide for roads, parking spaces and garages
cars are now too wide for roads, parking spaces and garages
Charleston, SC, 30-01-2026 👎
Cars are becoming too large and lowering the safety of all drivers on the road.
Cars are becoming too large and lowering the safety of all drivers on the road.
Lausanne, 29-01-2026 👎
No, it's all about status without consideration for the environment.
No, it's all about status without consideration for the environment.
Bucharest, 23-01-2026 👍
Larger cars provide more safety.
Larger cars provide more safety.
Cornwall, 23-01-2026 👎
Too big for my garage now.
Too big for my garage now.
Brussels - Milan, 23-01-2026 👎
These bloody designers and marketers seem to forget that garages can’t grow, one of mine can barely host an eNiro and this already with a high risk if scratching it. The garage in my two cities are worth more than the type of car I would want to buy, but there are less snd less than fit unless I go to a lower category. This is probably contrary to what they aim to do with this trend
These bloody designers and marketers seem to forget that garages can’t grow, one of mine can barely host an eNiro and this already with a high risk if scratching it. The garage in my two cities are worth more than the type of car I would want to buy, but there are less snd less than fit unless I go to a lower category. This is probably contrary to what they aim to do with this trend
Birmingham, 20-01-2026 👎
Too wide for our roads and parking spaces.
Too wide for our roads and parking spaces.
Bucharest, 18-01-2026 👎
Cars are bigger, but with less space. Cities are getting more and more crowded. It's impossible to park some of them.
Cars are bigger, but with less space. Cities are getting more and more crowded. It's impossible to park some of them.
Bucharest, 17-01-2026 👎
I don't like it at all. I had a Civic with 4.3m length and a huge boot. I think below 4.5m is the ideal size for me. 4m is even better.
I don't like it at all. I had a Civic with 4.3m length and a huge boot. I think below 4.5m is the ideal size for me. 4m is even better.
Frankfurt am Main, 17-01-2026 👎
Terrible trend.
Terrible trend.
Athens, 16-01-2026 👎
Its getting ridiculous, most people drive alone.
Its getting ridiculous, most people drive alone.
Lodz, 15-01-2026 👍
Love comfortable car
Love comfortable car
Weymouth, 12-01-2026 👎
Anything wider than 1690mm won't fit into my parking space.
Anything wider than 1690mm won't fit into my parking space.
King's Lynn, 12-01-2026 👎
Right for people with families needing multiple car seats and 4x4s for farmers and rural dwellers with trailers etc. but for many probably not needed, parking spaces are becoming a problem as they are to narrow, In terms of safety it is difficult seeing around all the big SUVs in car parks We are couple who need enough luggage space for two with and EV range over 250 miles at 100% Hence the Hatchback listed below
Right for people with families needing multiple car seats and 4x4s for farmers and rural dwellers with trailers etc. but for many probably not needed, parking spaces are becoming a problem as they are to narrow, In terms of safety it is difficult seeing around all the big SUVs in car parks We are couple who need enough luggage space for two with and EV range over 250 miles at 100% Hence the Hatchback listed below
Dublin, 09-01-2026 👎
Cars are getting larger not necessarily because there's public demand, but because car manufacturers are pushing car sizes larger because there's more profit in it for them.
Cars are getting larger not necessarily because there's public demand, but because car manufacturers are pushing car sizes larger because there's more profit in it for them.
Zurich , 09-01-2026 👎
Parking spaces are not growing
Parking spaces are not growing