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Table 1 ANSI classification of vehicles by curb weight

From: Distribution analysis of the fire severity characteristics of single passenger road vehicles using heat release rate data

Classification

Curb weight

Passenger car: Mini

1500 – 1999 lbs (680 – 906 kg)

Passenger car: Light

2000 – 2499 lbs (907 – 1134 kg)

Passenger car: Compact

2500 – 2999 lbs (1135 – 1360 kg)

Passenger car: Medium

3000 – 3499 lbs (1361 – 1587 kg)

Passenger car: Heavy

≥ 3500 lbs (≥ 1588 kg)

Van/MPV

Not defined

SUV

Not defined