Cars2015: 2015 Car Models

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2015 Car Models

Description

Information about new car models in 2015

Format

A dataset with 110 observations on the following 24 variables.

Make	Manufacturer (e.g. Chevrolet, Toyota, etc.)
Model	Car model (e.g. Impala, Prius, ...)
Type	Vehicle category (Small, Hatchback, Sedan, Sporty, Wagon, SUV, 7Pass)
LowPrice	Lowest MSRP (in $1,000)
HighPrice	Highest MSRP (in $1,000)
Drive	Type of drive (FWD, RWD, AWD)
CityMPG	City miles per gallon (EPA)
HwyMPG	Highway miles per gallon (EPA)
FuelCap	Fuel capacity (in gallons)
Length	Length (in inches)
Width	Width (in inches)
Height	Height (in inches)
Wheelbase	Wheelbase (in inches)
UTurn	Diameter (in feet) needed for a U-turn
Weight	Curb weight (in pounds)
Acc030	Time (in seconds) to go from 0 to 30 mph
Acc060	Time (in seconds) to go from 0 to 60 mph
QtrMile	Time (in seconds) to go ¼ mile
PageNum	Page number in the Consumer Reports New Car Buying Guide
Size	Small, Midsized, or Large

Details

Data for a set of 110 new car models in 2015 based on information in the Consumer Reports.

Source

Data on new car models in 2015 accessed from Consumer Reports website. https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/

Lock5Data documentation built on Jan. 8, 2026, 9:09 a.m.