question on the 5th gen info?

[kuchtaboy]

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Coupe
DX M/T: 3,245 lbs (curb: 2231 lbs)
DX A/T: 3,315 lbs (curb: 2326 lbs)
EX M/T: 3,490 lbs (curb: 2443 lbs)

Hatchback
CX: 3,055 lbs (curb: 2108lbs)
VX: 3,055 lbs (curb: 2094lbs)
DX M/T: 3,090 lbs (curb: 2180lbs)
DX A/T: 3,210 lbs (curb: 2264lbs)
Si: 3,270 lbs (curb: 2390lbs)
Si w/ ABS: 3,305 lbs

why is the first weight almost 1000 lbs over the curb weight? what is the difference between the 2?

 

[burntaxis]

GVWR is the total load the vehicle can carry. This includes the curb weight of the car, plus fuel, passengers, etc.

 

[kuchtaboy]

cool, thanks!