The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines various classes of automobiles, which is used to compare fuel economy.
Vehicle selection: weight <= 8,500 pounds
Automobiles are divided into:
(1) passenger automobiles
(2) nonpassenger automobiles (light trucks)
|
Passenger Automobile Class |
Criteria |
|
two-seater |
seating for 2 passengers only |
|
minicompact |
interior volume index < 85 cubic feet |
|
subcompact |
IVI >= 85 cubic feet and < 100 cubic feet |
|
compact |
IVI >= 100 cubic feet but < 110 cubic feet |
|
midsize |
IVI >= 110 cubic feet and < 120 cubic feet |
|
large |
IVI >= 120 cubic feet |
|
small station wagon |
IVI < 130 cubic feet |
|
midsize station wagon |
IVI 130 cubic feet to < 160 cubic feet |
|
large station wagon |
IVI >= 160 cubic feet |
where:
• The interior volume index (IVI) is the sum of volumes for the passenger and storage compartments.
• Volumes are expressed to the nearest 0.1 cubic feet.
|
Nonpassenger Automobile Class |
Criteria |
|
small pickup truck |
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) < 6,000 lbs |
|
standard pickup truck |
GVWR >= 6,000 to <= 8,500 lbs |
|
van |
GVWR <= 8,500 lbs |
|
special purpose vehicle |
GVWR <= 8,500 lbs and not fitting any of the above descriptions |
where:
• The cutoff for small vs standard pickup trucks was 4,500 lbs prior to 2008.
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