Mid-size—also known as intermediate—is a vehicle size class which originated in the United States and is used for cars larger than compact cars and smaller than full-size cars. "Large family car" is a UK term and a part of the D-segment in the European car classification. Mid-size cars are manufactured in a variety of body styles, including sedans, coupes, station wagons, hatchbacks, and convertibles. Compact executive cars can also fall under the mid-size category.
The mid-sized Honda Accord
Rambler Six "compact" car later reclassified as an "intermediate"
1986–1989 Ford Taurus
1994-1999 Vauxhall/Opel Omega: a British/European executive car, marketed in the U.S. as a mid-size car (Cadillac Catera)
Compact car is a vehicle size class—predominantly used in North America—that sits between subcompact cars and mid-size cars. "Small family car" is a British term and a part of the C-segment in the European car classification. However, before the downsizing of the United States car industry in the 1970s and 1980s, larger vehicles with wheelbases up to 110 in (2.79 m) were considered "compact cars" in the United States.
Toyota Corolla (1966–present)
Volkswagen Golf (1974–present)
1952 Nash Rambler 2-door station wagon used until 1955, began 1950
1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 900 convertible, used until 1969, began 1960