According to Motor Trend the new Chevy Cruze has done it.

Engines 1.8L/138-hp (est)/125-lb-ft (est) DOHC 16-valve I-4; 1.4L/138-hp (est)/148-lb-ft (est) turbocharged DOHC 16-valve I-4
Transmissions 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Curb weight 2800-3150 lb (est)
0-60 mph 8.5-9.4 sec (MT est) 2011 Chevrolet Cruze interior and initial specs - Motor Trend

 

must be bad power to weight ratio. also it might have mismatched gearing to the engine output.

our fits are slow but they are no slugs, chevy should up their game some to beat out ford'd fiesta.

 

the weight seems a lot more, if i recall the fits only around 2500

 

Well, firstly... those numbers are just estimates so far.

Secondly, yes, the Cruze is at least 300-650 lb heavier.

The estimate of "8.5-9.4 sec (MT est)" doesn't indicate if that's for BOTH Turbo and non-turbo... or just one of them (in that case, which?).

If you want to make assumptions... then, 8.5 (the lower of the estimate range) might be reasonable, considering the added weight. Now, if you then reduce the weight of the Cruze by 300-650 lbs (to more closely match the Fit), it would probably then beat the Fit.

Of course, it's entirely possible that the Turboed version is getting the slower number of 9.4 due to weight (650 lb end). And who knows at that point if you can get enough weight savings to beat the Fit.

We'll have to wait until MotorTrend puts non-estimates up.

 

factory turbo car means so much more potential at much more reasonable prices.

 

The Cruze supposedly weighs around 3300 lbs from what I read the other day. And the interior is so big that the EPA will classify is as a midsize based on passenger volume. Almost sounds more like it's around the class of the old small midsize sedans that were more popular in the 90s like the Contour, Mazda 626, Corsica (puke), old Malibu (late 90s), early Altima, etc.

So in other words, I'm not sure what the point being make by the OP is supposed to be.