Car classification is a somewhat subjective subject, as many vehicles fall between classes or even outside all of them. Not all car types are sold in all countries and names differ in some cases between British and American English. The following are commonly used classifications within the Wikipedia. Where applicable, the relevant EuroNCAP classifications are shown.
| United States | EuroNCAP | Euro size | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microcar | - | Microcar | Smart Fortwo |
| - | Supermini | A class | Fiat Panda |
| Subcompact | B class | Ford Fiesta | |
| Compact | Small family car | C class | Ford Focus |
| Mid-size | Large family car | D class | Volkswagen Passat |
| Full-size | E class | Chrysler 300 | |
| Luxury | Executive car | F class | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
| Sports | - | Sports | Porsche 911 |
| Convertible | - | Cabriolet | BMW 3-Series |
| Roadster | Roadster | Roadster | BMW Z4 |
| - | Small MPV | MIni MPV | Opel Meriva |
| - | Compact MPV | Renault Scénic | |
| Minivan | MPV | Large MPV | Toyota Previa |
| Crossover SUV | Small Off-Roader | - | Honda CR-V |
| SUV | Large Off-Roader | - | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
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