Compact car - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Toyota Corolla, compact car
Volkswagen Golf, small family car
Compact car is a car classification that comes from the United States. It is usually used on hatchbacks above 4,150 mm (163 in), and 4,550 mm (179 in) length, or sedans in between 4,400–4,700 mm (170–190 in). Small family car is the same as ‘compact car’, but it is used on European cars.
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