Car Size Calculator
Enter the car's length and width from the brochure or a tape measure. The calculator gives its European segment and US class, and checks it against a standard parking bay and garage.
- Size class
- Parking bay
- Garage
Use the width with mirrors folded.
European segments go by length: A under 3.7 m up to F over 5 m. A 4.4 m long, 1.8 m wide car is a C segment small family car. It fits a 2.4 × 4.8 m bay with 0.6 m to spare in width.
Car size class chart
European segments. Search for a class.
| Segment | Length | Example type |
|---|---|---|
| A | Under 3.7 m | City car |
| B | 3.7 to 4.1 m | Supermini |
| C | 4.1 to 4.5 m | Small family |
| D | 4.5 to 4.8 m | Large family |
| E | 4.8 to 5.0 m | Executive |
| F | Over 5.0 m | Luxury |
Metres.
Length and class
European segments. Slide the length.
The car is drawn in a parking bay.
How to size a car
Length to class. Step through it.
Length
From the brochure.
Measure your garage door width, not just the inside.
City, family or executive
Car sizes. Compare them.
A and B.
C and D.
E and F.
Bigger cars are harder to park in old car parks.
Before you buy
Size checks. Tick each item.
Tick each item as you go.
Check the height too for low garages and car parks.
What you get
Car sizing. Each tile explains one result.
Segment.
Fit.
Fit.
m and ft.
Rough.
Many modern family cars are longer than older parking bays.
Frequently Asked Questions
No question matches that search.
What size class is my car?
Look at its length, for example four point one to four point five metres is a C segment.
What is a C segment car?
A small family or compact car about four point three metres long.
How big is a standard parking space?
Two point four by four point eight metres in the UK.
Will my car fit in my garage?
Allow about sixty centimetres beside the car to open a door.
What is the difference between compact and midsize?
Midsize cars are usually over four and a half metres long.
Is width measured with mirrors?
Brochures often give both, use folded mirrors for garages.
The right size car
Know the class and the fit before you buy, and parking is never a surprise.
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