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02/08/2010 06:56Vehicle Types & Rental Tips
There are many different rental agencies that offer various types of vehicles. Sometimes agency classification systems vary, but they are usually similar in many ways. Here is an example of the different classes of cars available by most rental agencies.
| CLASS | VEHICLES | DOORS | OCCUPANCY | LUGGAGE ROOM | GAS MILEAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Metro * | 2 | 2 adults, 2 children | 1 large, 1 small suitcase | 33-36mpg |
| Compact | Ford Escort, Chevrolet Cavalier * | 2 or 4 | 2 Adults, 2 Children | 1 Large, 2 Small Suitcases | 30mpg |
| Midsize | Daewoo Leganza, Mazda 626 * | 4 | 4 Adults, 1 child | 1 Large, 2 Small Suitcases | 26mpg |
| Standard Size | Nissan Altima, Pontiac Grand Am * | 4 | 5 Adults | 2 Large, 2 Small Suitcase | 25mpg |
| Full Size | Ford Taurus, Buick Century * | 4 | 5 Adults | 2 Large, 3 Small Suitcases | 23mpg |
| Convertible | Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro * | 2 | 2 Adults, 2 Children | 2 Small Suitcases | 21mpg |
| Premium | Grand Marquis, Buick LeSabre * | 4 | 5 adults, 1 child | 3 Large, 2 Small Suitcases | 21mpg |
| Luxury | Lincoln Town Car, Buick Park Avenue * | 4 | 6 Adults | 4 Large, 2 Small Suitcases | 21mpg |
| SUV | Ford Sport Trac, Chevrolet Blazer * | 4 | 4 Adults, 1 child | 4 Large, 3 Small Suitcases | 19mpg |
| SUV-Premium | Ford Explorer * | 4 | 5 adults | 5 large suitcases | 19mpg |
| Minivan | Chrysler Caravan * | 5 | 8 adults | 2 Large, 2 Small Suitcases | 15mpg |
| Full Size Van | Ford Full Size Van 15 Passengers * | 5 | 15 adults | 2 large suitcases | 13mpg |
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