I know someone who is dead set against buying a small car -- even though it is good one gas -- because a big car is safer than a small one. Generally speaking, a bigger vehicle is safer than a small one. But as a former fireman who spent a lot of hours cutting open smashed cars, small cars are much safer than they used to be. All cars are made to crush "around" the passenger compartment. Side air bags have done wonderful things to. If you trying to buy a small car in order to save gas, and want the safest one you can find, check out this list.

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