Civilized humanity has always been interested in questions of all kinds of classifications, and car classes were of interest to people almost in the first place, because for more than 120 years cars have been an almost integral part of human life. In Soviet times, the Unified Industry Normal No. 02570 of 1966 (OH 025270-66) operated, according to which all cars were divided into classes according to engine size and dry weight. In addition, this regulatory document introduced the nomenclature of model conventions, and it was the same for all automobile plants in the country. However, this system had a significant drawback: there was no accounting for the geometric dimensions of the machine. Thus, many cars remained “unclassified,” because their mass and engine size were in conflict with each other. For example, the legendary Volga, so beloved by the KGB, is actually the GAZ-2410, the volume of its modified engine was about 5000 cm / cu. By weight, this machine corresponded to the middle class of the first group, but in terms of engine - to the large class of the second group.
Today, the classification of cars is a little different. So, in the USA, car classes are determined by measuring the interior and luggage compartment of a car, and in Japan cars have only three classes: mini (cars that can be even smaller in size than our Oka), small (up to 470 cm in length and a working volume of up to 2 liters) and standard (all other machines). But we are still more gravitated to European standards than to American or Japanese. For this reason, modern car manufacturers are trying to adhere to the classification adopted precisely in Europe, where car classes are determined mainly by their appearance and purpose. They are indicated in Latin letters, from A to F. We suggest that you consider them in more detail.
Class A cars are small-sized, their length usually does not exceed 360 cm, and their width is 160 cm. These cars are intended for use exclusively in urban conditions. These are mainly three-door hatchbacks, although there are five-door ones. These cars are very economical, but they are not suitable for a large family, as they are designed for only two people and small luggage.
Car classes such as B and C are very popular in Europe. So, many cars of these types have front-wheel drive and a hatchback type body. However, the length of the class B car is from 360 to 390 cm and the width is from 150 to 170 cm, while the class C car, better known as the "golf class", is slightly larger in size: it reaches 440 cm in length, and in width - 175 cm.
A full middle class is category D. These cars have body styles such as a sedan and a hatchback. They are quite roomy, and their consumer qualities are at a very decent level. The length of these cars is from 440 to 470 cm, and the width is from 170 to 180 cm.
Despite the fact that the classes of cars D and E may well compete with each other in terms of their qualities, still class E cars are a notch higher. These are cars of a business level, therefore, their comfort is increased, and the dimensions are more impressive: these cars are more than 460 cm long and 170 cm wide.
Luxury cars are denoted by the letter F. They have a very high power, exclusive appearance and excellent comfort. No wonder they are called representative. The length of these cars is more than 460 cm, and the width exceeds 170 cm.
This was the main classification of cars by classes, but there are several more categories. So, for example, sports cars are denoted by the letters G (inexpensive car) and H (expensive). Off-road vehicles, depending on their size, are classified as SUV1 (small) and SUV2 (large). There are also station wagons, characterized by increased capacity, and these cars have MPV class.