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{{Short description|Semi-formal European car size classification}}
Excepting those of the Europe-wide safety assessment programme [[Euro NCAP]], vehicle segments in Europe do not have formal characterization or regulations.<ref name=m1406>{{cite web
Excepting those of the Europe-wide safety assessment program [[Euro NCAP]], vehicle segments in Europe do not have formal characterization or regulations.<ref name=m1406>{{cite web
|title=Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 - Merger Procedure
|title=Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 - Merger Procedure
|publisher=Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg
|publisher=Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg
|url=http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/decisions/m1406_en.pdf |quote= exact market definition was left open .. boundaries between segments are blurred by factors other than the size or length of cars
|url=http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/decisions/m1406_en.pdf |quote= exact market definition was left open .. boundaries between segments are blurred by factors other than the size or length of cars
}}</ref> Although the definition is vague, there is little overlap between segments A–F based on [[weight]] and [[size]] parameters.<ref name=wtw>{{cite journal|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260912866 |title=Cost and well-to-wheel implications of the vehicle fleet CO2 emission regulation in the European Union |page=27+28 |author1=Christian Thiel |author2=Johannes Schmidt |author3=Arnold Van Zyl |author4=Erwin Schmid |journal=ResearchGate |publisher=Transportation Research Part A 63 (2014) 25–42|date=16 February 2014|volume=63 |accessdate=25 August 2016 |doi= 10.1016/j.tra.2014.02.018 |quote=There is no or very little overlap between the traditional segments A to F}}<!--diagram on https://i.imgsafe.org/f503e70144.png , where J/M/S is erased--> [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Johannes_Schmidt2/publication/260912866_Cost_and_well-to-wheel_implications_of_the_vehicle_fleet_CO2_emission_regulation_in_the_European_Union/links/548844160cf289302e3082a2.pdf?origin=publication_detail PDF] [http://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC82175 EU headliner]</ref>
}}</ref> Although the definition is vague, there is little overlap between segments A–F based on [[weight]] and [[size]] parameters.<ref name=wtw>{{cite journal|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260912866 |title=Cost and well-to-wheel implications of the vehicle fleet CO2 emission regulation in the European Union |page=27+28 |author1=Christian Thiel |author2=Johannes Schmidt |author3=Arnold Van Zyl |author4=Erwin Schmid |journal= Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice|date=16 February 2014|volume=63 |accessdate=25 August 2016 |doi= 10.1016/j.tra.2014.02.018 |quote=There is no or very little overlap between the traditional segments A to F}}<!--diagram on https://i.imgsafe.org/f503e70144.png , where J/M/S is erased--> [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Johannes_Schmidt2/publication/260912866_Cost_and_well-to-wheel_implications_of_the_vehicle_fleet_CO2_emission_regulation_in_the_European_Union/links/548844160cf289302e3082a2.pdf?origin=publication_detail PDF] [http://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC82175 EU headliner]</ref>


Models segments tend to be based on comparison to well-known brand models. For example, a car such as the Volkswagen Golf might be described as being in the Ford Focus size class, or vice versa. The VW Polo is smaller, so it belongs one segment below the Golf, while the bigger Passat is one segment above.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoindustriya.com/features/car-classes-simplified-the-euro-standard-car-segments.html |title=Car Classes Simplified: The Euro-standard Car Segments|work=AutoIndustriya.com |date=9 March 2016|accessdate=25 August 2016}}</ref>
Models segments tend to be based on comparison to well-known brand models. For example, a car such as the Volkswagen Golf might be described as being in the Ford Focus size class, or vice versa. The VW Polo is smaller, so it belongs one segment below the Golf, while the bigger Passat is one segment above.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoindustriya.com/features/car-classes-simplified-the-euro-standard-car-segments.html |title=Car Classes Simplified: The Euro-standard Car Segments|work=AutoIndustriya.com |date=9 March 2016|accessdate=25 August 2016}}</ref>


The names of the segments were mentioned, but not defined, in 1999 in an EU document titled ''Case No COMP/M.1406 HYUNDAI / KIA REGULATION (EEC) No 4064/89 MERGER PROCEDURE''.<ref name=m1406/>
The names of the segments were mentioned, but not defined, in 1999 in an EU document titled ''Case No COMP/M.1406 Hyundai / Kia Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 Merger Procedure''.<ref name=m1406/>


{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:Center;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:Center;"
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! Code
! Code
! Meaning
! Meaning

! Example
! Example
! Image
! Image
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| A
| A
| [[A-segment|mini]]
| [[A-segment|mini]]
| [[Fiat 500]]
| [[Fiat 500 (2007)|Fiat 500]]
| [[File:" 15 - ITALY - Fiat 500 restyling in Sempione Park (Sforzesco Castle) in Milan - world premier 2015 Hatchbacks purple lounge and white sport 05.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:2010_Fiat_500_Lounge_1.2_Front.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
| B
| B
| [[B-segment|small]]
| [[B-segment|small]]
| [[Volkswagen Polo]]
| [[Renault Clio]]
| [[File:Volkswagen Polo VI (2021) IMG 5732.jpg|200x200px]]
| [[File:2019 Renault Clio Iconic Front.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
| C
| C
| [[C-segment|medium]]
| [[C-segment|medium]]
| [[Toyota Corolla]]
| [[Toyota Corolla]]
| [[File:Toyota_Corolla_Hybrid_(E210)_IMG_4338.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Toyota Corolla Hybrid (E210) IMG 4338.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
| D
| D
| [[D-segment|large]]
| [[D-segment|large]]
| [[Opel Insignia]]
| [[Opel Insignia]]
| [[File:Opel Insignia B FL IMG 4456.jpg|200x200px]]
| [[File:Opel Insignia B FL IMG 4456.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
| E
| E
| [[E-segment|executive]]
| [[E-segment|executive]]
| [[BMW 5 Series]]
| [[BMW 5 Series]]
| [[File:BMW G30 FL IMG 5351.jpg|200x200px]]
| [[File:BMW G60 520i 1X7A2443.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
| F
| F
| [[F-segment|luxury]]
| [[F-segment|luxury]]
| [[Mercedes-Benz S-Class]]
| [[Mercedes-Benz S-Class]]
| [[File:Mercedes-Benz W223 IAA 2021 1X7A0206.jpg|200x200px]]
| [[File:Mercedes-Benz W223 IAA 2021 1X7A0206.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
| J
| J
| [[J-segment|sport utility]]
| [[J-segment|sport utility]]
| [[Jeep Wrangler]]
| [[Jeep Wrangler]]
| [[File:2018_Jeep_Wrangler_Sahara_Unlimited_Multijet_2.1_Front.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:2018 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited Multijet 2.1 Front.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
| M
| M
| [[M-segment|multi-purpose]]
| [[M-segment|multi-purpose]]
| [[Volkswagen Sharan]]
| [[Volkswagen ID. Buzz]]
| [[File:2018_Volkswagen_Sharan_SEL_BlueMotion_Technology_2.0.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Volkswagen ID. Buzz 1X7A6263.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
| S
| S
| [[S-segment|sports]]
| [[S-segment|sports]]
| [[Audi TT]]
| [[Audi TT]]
| [[File:2019_Audi_TT_Sport_40_TFSi_S-A_2.0_Front.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:2019 Audi TT Sport 40 TFSi S-A 2.0 Front.jpg|200px]]
|}
|}


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Association of Car Rental Industry Systems Standards]]
* [[Association_of_Car_Rental_Industry_Systems_Standards#Car_Classification_Code|ACRISS Car Classification Code]]
* [[Car body style]]
* [[Car body style]]
* [[Car classification]]
* [[Car classification]]
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{{reflist|30em}}
{{reflist|30em}}
{{EC car classification}}
{{EC car classification}}

[[Category:Euro car segments| ]]
[[Category:Euro car segments| ]]

Latest revision as of 00:09, 14 November 2024

Excepting those of the Europe-wide safety assessment program Euro NCAP, vehicle segments in Europe do not have formal characterization or regulations.[1] Although the definition is vague, there is little overlap between segments A–F based on weight and size parameters.[2]

Models segments tend to be based on comparison to well-known brand models. For example, a car such as the Volkswagen Golf might be described as being in the Ford Focus size class, or vice versa. The VW Polo is smaller, so it belongs one segment below the Golf, while the bigger Passat is one segment above.[3]

The names of the segments were mentioned, but not defined, in 1999 in an EU document titled Case No COMP/M.1406 Hyundai / Kia Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 Merger Procedure.[1]

Code Meaning Example Image
A mini Fiat 500
B small Renault Clio
C medium Toyota Corolla
D large Opel Insignia
E executive BMW 5 Series
F luxury Mercedes-Benz S-Class
J sport utility Jeep Wrangler
M multi-purpose Volkswagen ID. Buzz
S sports Audi TT

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 - Merger Procedure" (PDF). Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg. exact market definition was left open .. boundaries between segments are blurred by factors other than the size or length of cars
  2. ^ Christian Thiel; Johannes Schmidt; Arnold Van Zyl; Erwin Schmid (16 February 2014). "Cost and well-to-wheel implications of the vehicle fleet CO2 emission regulation in the European Union". Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. 63: 27+28. doi:10.1016/j.tra.2014.02.018. Retrieved 25 August 2016. There is no or very little overlap between the traditional segments A to F PDF EU headliner
  3. ^ "Car Classes Simplified: The Euro-standard Car Segments". AutoIndustriya.com. 9 March 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
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