What is the difference between a compact car and a motor vehicle?

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BradleyFitz
07/30/25 1:08am
Here is the relevant introduction: 1. Compact car: A compact car generally refers to an A0-class car in the A-type vehicle category. The wheelbase is usually between 2.2 meters and 2.3 meters, and the engine displacement ranges from 1 liter to 1.3 liters. Compact cars generally have low fuel consumption and a small body size, offering a more comfortable and spacious interior compared to microcars. 2. Motor vehicle: A motor vehicle refers to a wheeled vehicle driven or towed by a power device, used for transporting people or goods on roads, or for specialized engineering operations. According to national safety inspection standards for motor vehicles, motor vehicles can be classified into: large automobiles, small automobiles, specialized vehicles, special-purpose vehicles, trolleybuses, trackless trolleys, battery-powered vehicles, three-wheeled motorcycles, two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, four-wheeled agricultural transport vehicles, three-wheeled agricultural transport vehicles, and various agricultural tractors.
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