Car classification

The cars are classified by the standard bodies like EuroNCap in :

• Superminis, Audi A2,BMW Mini, Smart, Citroën C2, C3 and Saxo...
• Familiy cars.
  • Small: Alfa Romeo 147, Audi A3, Citroën Xsara 1.4i, Daewoo Lanos 1.4 SE
  • Large: Audi A4, Citroën C5, Peugeot 406, Renault Laguna, Volkswagen Passat
• Executive cars: Audi A6 , Peugeot 607, Vauxhall/Opel Omega, Volvo S70 and S80.
• Roadsters: Audi TT Roadster, Honda S2000, Mazda MX-5 .
• Large and small off-roaders
• Small and large MPVs (Multiple Purpose Vehicle):
  • Small:Chrysler PT Cruiser, Citroën Picasso, Fiat Multipla, Ford Focus C-MAX, Ford Fusion
  • Large: Chrysler Voyager, Hyundai Trajet, KIA Carnival/Sedona, Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Nissan Serena, Peugeot 806 and 807.

See also : car safety and road safety.

External links

• http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_ratings/introduction.php