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| American English | British English | Euro Car Segment[1] | Euro NCAP 1997 - 2009 | Euro NCAP[2] | Examples |
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| Microcar | Microcar, Bubble car | A-segment mini cars | Quadricycle | — | Bond Bug, Isetta, Mega City, REVAi/G-Wiz |
| Subcompact car | City car | Supermini | Passenger car | Ford Ka, Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Smart Fortwo, Toyota Aygo, Fiat 500 |
| Supermini | B-segment small cars | Ford Fiesta, Kia Rio, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 207, Volkswagen Polo |
| Compact car | Small family car | C-segment medium cars | Small family car | AMC Pacer, Chevrolet Citation, Dodge Dart, Ford Focus, Mazda3, Volkswagen Golf |
| Mid-size car | Large family car | D-segment large cars | Large family car | Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Holden Commodore, IKCO Samand, Opel Insignia |
| Entry-level luxury car | Compact executive car | Acura TSX, Alfa Romeo 159, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
| Full-size car | Executive car | E-segment executive cars | Executive car | Chevrolet Impala, Ford Taurus, Toyota Avalon |
| Mid-size luxury car | Chrysler 300, Cadillac CTS, Lincoln MKZ, Lexus GS, Volvo S80 |
| Full-size luxury car | Luxury car | F-segment luxury cars | — | Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Jaguar XJ, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes S-Class |
| Grand tourer | Grand tourer | — | — | Jensen Interceptor, Ferrari FF, Jaguar XK, Maserati GranTurismo |
| Supercar | Supercar | — | — | Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari LaFerrari, Lamborghini Aventador, Pagani Zonda |
| Convertible | Convertible | — | — | BMW 6 Series, Chevrolet Camaro, Mercedes CLK, Volvo C70, Volkswagen Eos |
| Roadster | Roadster | S-segment sports coupés | Roadster sports | Audi TT, BMW Z4, Lotus Elise, Mazda MX-5, Porsche Boxster |
| — | Mini MPV | M-segment multi purpose cars | Small MPV | MPV | Citroen C3 Picasso, Ford B-Max, Opel Meriva, Renault Modus, Renault Kangoo |
| MPV | Compact MPV | Citroën C4 Picasso, Ford C-Max, Renault Scenic, Opel Zafira, Škoda Roomster |
| Minivan | Large MPV | Large MPV | Chrysler Town and Country, Ford Galaxy, Peugeot 807, Renault Espace, SEAT Alhambra |
| Mini SUV | Mini 4x4 | J-segment sport utility cars (including off-road vehicles) | Small Off-Road 4x4 | Off-roader | Daihatsu Terios, Ford Ecosport, Jeep Wrangler, Mitsubishi Pajero iO, Suzuki Jimny |
| Compact SUV | Compact SUV | Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Ford Kuga, Honda CR-V, Jeep Liberty, Kia Sportage |
| Mid-size SUV | Large 4x4 | Large Off-Road 4x4 | Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Edge, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Volkswagen Touareg, Volvo XC90 |
| Full-size SUV | Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Explorer, Range Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser |
| Mini pickup truck | Pick-up | — | Pick-up | Pickup | Chevrolet Montana, Fiat Strada, Volkswagen Saveiro |
| Mid-size pickup truck | Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado, Mitsubishi Triton/L200, Nissan Navara |
| Full-size pickup truck | Dodge Ram, Ford F-150, GMC Sierra, Nissan Titan, Toyota Tundra |
| Heavy Duty pickup truck | Chevrolet Silverado, Ram Heavy Duty, Ford Super Duty
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