# Which automobiles share platforms? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [July 19, 2006, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222 "2006-07-19T19:43:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![FormerMarineGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/65b543/32.png) [@FormerMarineGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FormerMarineGuy)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2006, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/1 "2006-07-19T19:43:03Z")
To save money and market to many different individuals, a lot of automobile companies have ‘platform sharing’. For example, the Mazda 3, Volvo S40, and Ford Focus (all owned or partially owned by Ford Motor Company) all share the same platform. Also, you have the Mazda Tribute, Ford Escape, and Mercury Mariner. I already know that [Wiki](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_platform) says this. What are other examples of platform sharing? ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2006, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/2 "2006-07-19T19:53:41Z")
Doesn’t that wiki link pretty much cover things? It seems to do so for most brands sold in the US. It’s mostly up-to-date for Ford, GM, and Chrysler. The Toyota Camry, Avalon, Lexus ES330, TX330, Highlander and Sienna are all on the same platform, probably one of the most extensive. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2006, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/3 "2006-07-19T19:55:08Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > TX330 Make that RX ---
**Author:** ![FormerMarineGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/65b543/32.png) [@FormerMarineGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FormerMarineGuy)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2006, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/4 "2006-07-19T19:59:51Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > Doesn’t that wiki link pretty much cover things? It seems to do so for most brands sold in the US. It’s mostly up-to-date for Ford, GM, and Chrysler. > > The Toyota Camry, Avalon, Lexus ES330, TX330, Highlander and Sienna are all on the same platform, probably one of the most extensive. It is not totally up to date, and I was also wondering about cars throughout, not just in the US. ---
**Author:** ![Schuyler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/54ee81/32.png) [@Schuyler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schuyler)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2006, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/5 "2006-07-19T20:09:20Z")
> [@FormerMarineGuy](#): > > What are other examples of platform sharing? I’ll just throw out a couple of examples - you’re asking for more research if you want an exhaustive list: Honda Civic, CRV, Element & Acura RSX Honda Accord, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline & Acura MDX Yugo & Porsche 911 & Hummer H1 (little known fact) ---
**Author:** ![FormerMarineGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/65b543/32.png) [@FormerMarineGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FormerMarineGuy)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2006, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/6 "2006-07-19T20:29:58Z")
> [@Schuyler](#): > > I’ll just throw out a couple of examples - you’re asking for more research if you want an exhaustive list: > > Yugo & Porsche 911 & Hummer H1 (little known fact) Hot damn! And I almost spent all of that money on that Porsche, knew the Yugo for $13,000 was a great deal. ---
**Author:** ![Baffle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/dec6dc/32.png) [@Baffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baffle)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2006, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/7 "2006-07-19T21:54:36Z")
My Pontiac Sunfire shared a platform (the GM J platform) with the Chevrolet Cavalier. The new Dodge Chargers, Magnums, and Chrysler 300s share the Chrysler LX platform, and all three cars are built just around the corner from here in Brampton. ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2006, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/8 "2006-07-19T22:35:34Z")
> [@Schuyler](#): > > Yugo & Porsche 911 & Hummer H1 (little known fact) Is this a whoosh or a DRI? 😕 I am for sure going to have to see a very good cite for a 911 and a Hummer sharing a platform. It is possible that Porsche Cars AG did some engineering work for AM General during the development of the H1, this does not mean that they share a platform. Porsche and Lotus both do engineering consulting for other car companies. Porsche for example did some cylinder head flow work on the Volvo 960 engine back in the early 90’s. Getting back to the OP all of the following share a platform Volvo S80 V70 S60 XC70 XC90 The platform is now also being used on Ford 500 Freestyle Mercury Montego What ever the hell they call their version of the Freestyle One thing about the OP list on the S40. The S40/V50 only shares a platform with the Mazda 3 and the Focus C-Max which is a European only Focus. The Focus that is for sale in the US is a different platform. ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2006, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/9 "2006-07-19T23:33:08Z")
GM Epsilon Platform: SAAB 9-3 Chevrolet Malibu Pontiac G6 Cadillac BLS Opel Vectre/Signum GM Delta: Saturn ION Chevy Cobalt Chevy HHR Pontiac G5 ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2006, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/10 "2006-07-20T00:12:05Z")
I believe the Dodge/Plymouth Neon (is that still made?) shares a platform with the Chrylser PT Cruiser. ---
**Author:** ![AskNott](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asknott/32/5790_2.png) [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2006, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/11 "2006-07-20T00:16:29Z")
A couple years ago, Mercedes redesigned its roadster. The old one lives on, in a new skin, as the Chrysler Crossfire. The Pontiac Vibe and the Toyota Matrix are nearly identical. That itsy Smart car seems to share a platform with the world’s biggest-selling car, the Cozy Coupe. I could be wrong about that one. ---
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2006, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/12 "2006-07-20T00:26:55Z")
Nissan 350Z, Infiniti G35, and Infiniti FX SUV I knew that because I have a 350Z, but lo and behold, Wikipedia has a page on [shared platforms.](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_platform) All you need to know about BMW, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Mazda, Nissan, and VW platforms. ---
**Author:** ![Absolute](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b2d939/32.png) [@Absolute](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Absolute)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2006, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/13 "2006-07-20T01:08:40Z")
The Volkswage Touareg and Porsche Cayenne share a platform, even though both companies are independent of each other. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2006, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/14 "2006-07-20T01:33:49Z")
> [@Absolute](#): > > The Volkswage Touareg and Porsche Cayenne share a platform, even though both companies are independent of each other. And the new Audi, which is part of VW. Porsche and VW aren’t in the same company family, but they’ve had a business relationship for decades. > [@AskNot](#): > > The Pontiac Vibe and the Toyota Matrix are nearly identical. More than that, they’re essentially the same car with different badges. They’re built on the Corolla platform which is used for several other cars. > [@bouv](#): > > I believe the Dodge/Plymouth Neon (is that still made?) shares a platform with the Chrylser PT Cruiser. Nope, it’s now the Caliber, and will be the basis for the new Avenger. I don’t know if the PT Cruiser will follow to the new platform. > [@Rick](#): > > Is this a whoosh or a DRI? That would be a whoosh. > [@commasense](#): > > I knew that because I have a 350Z, but lo and behold, Wikipedia has a page on shared platforms. All you need to know about BMW, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Mazda, Nissan, and VW platforms. That link is in the OP. ---
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2006, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/15 "2006-07-20T02:12:55Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > That link is in the OP. D’oh! I found the link on my own, and then looked through the thread for other links, but it was already gray instead of blue. ---
**Author:** ![kanicbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5f8ce5/32.png) [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2006, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/16 "2006-07-20T02:38:29Z")
Is there a Subaru/Volvo combo? ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2006, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/17 "2006-07-20T05:07:21Z")
> [@kanicbird](#): > > Is there a Subaru/Volvo combo? ::: Shudder::: OG NO! The SAAB 92-X is a rebadged Scooby Do [Cite](http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/reviews/healey/2004-05-07-drive-saab_x.htm) ---
**Author:** ![Rayne\_Man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/df705f/32.png) [@Rayne\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rayne_Man)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2006, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/18 "2006-07-20T06:27:58Z")
Most Peugeot and Citroen cars share the same platform . There was a [news feature](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2006/07/08/mnfiat08.xml&sSheet=/motoring/2006/07/08/ixmot.html) in the paper the other day saying that Fiat are to revive the classic “500” in conjunction with Ford. The Ford version will replace the “KA” ---
**Author:** ![Pushkin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ee59a6/32.png) [@Pushkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pushkin)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2006, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/19 "2006-07-20T10:46:15Z")
> [@Rayne Man](#): > > Most Peugeot and Citroen cars share the same platform Yeah, and the smallest car in their ranges, the 107/C1 is also shared with Toyota as the Aygo. There’s also a notable difference between platform sharing as in the Volkswagen group and badge engineering where there’s barely any difference between even the body work. ---
**Author:** ![gouda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c77e96/32.png) [@gouda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gouda)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2006, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222/20 "2006-07-20T11:49:34Z")
The VW Group shares many platforms across many of its companies. The VW Golf, Skoda Octavia and the Seat Leon have a common platform. The VW Passat shares its platform with the Skoda Superb. The VW Polo and Seat Ibiza share a common platform. I think the Audi A3 also shares the Golf platform, but I can’t be certain - Audi likes to keep its identity separate from VW. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-automobiles-share-platforms/365222.md?page=2)