[walshemj]

And have much worse outcomes in crashes (which increase the cost to society) - that's the reason why for example the new Mini's Fiat 500's are larger and are much more survivable.

Would you rather crash in a smart car or a small SUV

[lsc]

Outcomes for you? or for the person you hit? If we could all agree to use smaller cars, we'd all be better off.

Even within the 'bigger is better' arms-race limits, (you are better off in a vehicle that is heavier than your victim) you are dramatically better off in a minivan than in a similarly sized truck or other body-on-frame vehicle.