ABCD is the classification of cars.
The most important criterion for grading is wheelbase.
A, B, C, D, it is divided according to the external size, internal space, wheelbase, displacement and other parameters of the car, and the most important standard is wheelbase.
The wheelbase means that there is a bar between the two wheels in front of the car, called the front axle, which is the distance between the rear axle and the two wheels behind.
The bigger the wheelbase, the higher the level and the better the ride experience.
Generally speaking, the larger the wheelbase, the higher the level, which means that the larger the space, the better the ride experience.
It's like a bed at home, 1.6 meters, 1.8 meters, 2 meters. The longer the bed, the more comfortable it is to sleep and roll around casually.
Generally speaking:
A-class car wheelbase is between 2.5 meters and 2.7 meters;
Class B is 2.7 meters to 2.9 meters;
Class c is 2.8 meters to 3 meters;
Class d is more than 3 meters.
In order to make it easier for everyone to understand, let's take Volkswagen's models as examples: Sagitar A-class, Magotan and Passat B-class, Shanghai Volkswagen's Huiang C-class, and the most expensive Phaeton D-class.
Generally speaking, the higher the level, the longer, bigger, more expensive and more luxurious the car is. Therefore, it is not unreasonable for us ordinary people in China to buy big ones and look down on them.
A level is subdivided into A0 level and A00 level.
Then, Grade A is further divided into A0 and A00 by comparing the three grades of B, C and D..
For example, Honda Civic and Chery QQ belong to Class A cars, but the sizes of the two cars are obviously different. This is like a math test paper, all of which are called multiple-choice questions, but there are also multiple-choice questions and multiple-choice questions.
The A00-class wheelbase is generally 2 meters to 2.3 meters, the vehicle length is less than 4 meters, and the displacement is about 1.0. For example, Alto, QQ and BYD F0, which we often saw as children, all belong to A00.
Then the A0 class is bigger, with a wheelbase of 2.3m to 2.5m, a vehicle length of 4m to 4.3m and a displacement of 1.0 to 1.5. A0 level is represented by POLO and Fit.
The classification is for reference only, and there are also some leapfrog models on the market.
The classification mentioned just now, although it mentioned the specific dividing line, is actually not a strict standard.
There are many "leapfrog" performances in this market now, and it still uses the original level.
For example, the new BMW 3 Series long wheelbase version, with a wheelbase of 2m 96 1, is already standard for C-class cars.
The ins and outs of automobile classification standards
The ABCD level comes from the mass development strategy.
So, it's interesting to know how to divide the ABCD level.
1973, 1 generation golf and 1 generation Passat were born one after another, and the platform codes were A 1 and B 1 respectively. The Santana we are familiar with is actually the second generation model of Passat, code B2.
This is how Volkswagen's A-class and B-class cars were born. They are simple, convenient and easy to remember. Started to be promoted within the group, and then there were C-levels and D-levels, all of which came.
With the cooperation between 1984 Volkswagen and Shanghai Automobile, the classification of this type of vehicle naturally flowed to China and was widely used, because at that time, Shanghai Volkswagen's cars were everywhere, right?
However, Volkswagen did not continue this code name and adopted a new platform strategy. Although the public made a, b, c and d themselves, it was useless.
In the 1990s, the public began to use PQ and PL as more specific code names. On 20 12, Volkswagen launched the new platform strategy of MQB, MLB and MSB, generation after generation.
China also has its own car classification standards.
In addition to the A, B, C and D grades pioneered by Volkswagen, in fact, few people know that our country also has its own automobile classification standards.
According to GB-94 1789, 1988, cars are classified into mini-cars, ordinary cars, intermediate cars and middle and high-class cars, and their classification is based on the size of displacement.
This national standard was abolished in 200 1, and the current classification is based on the terms and definitions of automobile and trailer types.
The grading standard has nothing to do with wheelbase and displacement. According to the number of doors, the number of seats and the specific characteristics of the car, such as whether there is a convertible or not, whether the engine is placed in front or behind, it is more scientific to distinguish.
Generally speaking, the classification methods of A, B, C and D are not rigid standards, but easy to understand, which can make cars have a relatively simple classification, which is convenient for us to remember and understand.