Vehicle size class
North America
Vehicle size classes in use in North America categorise automobiles by their relative lengths and volumes. Widely used vehicle size classes include:
| Car Class | Interior Volume (ft³) | Interior Volume (L) |
|---|---|---|
| microcar/minicompact | < 85 | <2400 |
| subcompact car | 85–99 | 2400–2800 |
| compact car | 100–109 | 2800–3000 |
| mid-size car | 110–119 | 3000–3300 |
| full-size car | >120 | >3300 |
Europe
| Car Class | Overall length (cm) | Bonnet length (cm) | Vehicle width (cm) | Door depth (cm) | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-class | 315 | 99 | 143 | 10.5 | Smart Mercedes-Benz A-Class Fiat Cinquecento |
| B-class | 363 | 115 | 155 | 12.5 | VW Polo Opel Corsa |
| C-class | 411 | 126 | 165 | 14 | Renault Mégane Scénic Opel Zafira Ford Focus C-Max |
| C/D-class | 445 | 141 | 166 | 14 | VW Passat Ford Mondeo |
| Large | 467 | 147 | 170 | 14 | BMW 7-Series |
See also
Categories: Car classifications