What Cars Are Considered Compact Cars?

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Compact cars, also known as A-segment vehicles, are common family-oriented cars with an overall length ranging from 4.2 to 4.6 meters, a wheelbase between 2.5 and 2.7 meters, and engine displacements around 1.6 to 2.0 liters. In the domestic market, compact cars include models from domestic brands, joint-venture models, and purely imported models. There are many compact car models available, such as the Chevrolet Cruze, Mazda 3, Volkswagen Sagitar, Lavida, Bora, and Ford Escort. Taking the Escort as an example, its body dimensions are 4587mm in length, 1825mm in width, and 1490mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2687mm. In terms of power, the Escort is equipped with a 1.5L all-aluminum naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum power output of 83 kilowatts, a maximum horsepower of 113, and a maximum torque of 142 Newton-meters.