Transportation
Car Body Types
Complete guide to 15 car body types with descriptions, example models, seating capacity, cargo space, and fuel efficiency ratings.
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Body Type↕ | Description↕ | Examples↕ | Seating Capacity↕ | Cargo Space↕ | Fuel Efficiency↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | Four-door passenger car with a separate trunk compartment | Toyota Camry, Honda Civic, BMW 3 Series | 5 | medium | high |
| SUV | Sport utility vehicle with higher ground clearance and optional AWD | Toyota RAV4, Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee | 5 | large | medium |
| Hatchback | Compact car with a rear door that swings upward for cargo access | Volkswagen Golf, Mazda3, Honda Fit | 5 | medium | high |
| Coupe | Two-door car with a fixed roof, emphasizing style and performance | Ford Mustang, BMW 4 Series, Chevrolet Camaro | 4 | small | medium |
| Convertible | Car with a retractable or removable roof for open-air driving | Mazda MX-5, Porsche 911 Cabriolet, BMW Z4 | 2 | small | medium |
| Pickup Truck | Light-duty truck with an open cargo bed behind the cabin | Ford F-150, Toyota Tacoma, Ram 1500 | 5 | large | low |
| Minivan | Tall-bodied vehicle with sliding doors designed for family transport | Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica | 7 | large | medium |
| Station Wagon | Extended-roof sedan with a large rear cargo area | Volvo V60, Subaru Outback, Audi A4 Avant | 5 | large | high |
| Crossover | Car-based SUV combining sedan handling with SUV versatility | Nissan Rogue, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson | 5 | medium | medium |
| Sports Car | Low-slung, performance-oriented vehicle prioritizing speed and handling | Porsche 911, Chevrolet Corvette, Ferrari 488 | 2 | small | low |
| Roadster | Two-seat open-top sports car emphasizing driving experience | BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster, Fiat 124 Spider | 2 | small | medium |
| Van | Full-size enclosed vehicle for cargo or passenger transport | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster | 8 | large | low |
| Microcar | Very small car designed for urban commuting and easy parking | Smart ForTwo, Fiat 500, Citroën Ami | 2 | small | high |
| Limousine | Luxury extended-wheelbase vehicle for premium passenger comfort | Lincoln Town Car, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, Rolls-Royce Phantom | 6 | small | low |
| Off-Road / 4x4 | Rugged vehicle built for unpaved terrain with four-wheel drive | Jeep Wrangler, Land Rover Defender, Toyota Land Cruiser | 5 | medium | low |
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