According to a survey conducted in 2023 about the usage of light motor vehicles among private households and businesses in Japan, the majority of mini passenger cars owned in the country were four- or five-door cars, while only seven percent had two or three doors. Japanese mini cars or kei cars must not exceed 3.4 meters in length, 2 meters in height, and 1.48 meters in width. The engine capacity is restricted to 0.66 liters.
Distribution of light motor passenger vehicles in Japan from fiscal year 2013 to 2023, by number of doors
the Japanese fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31
Method of interview
Face-to-face interview
Supplementary notes
Survey targets were domestic households and businesses in possession of light vehicles.
Number of respondent for previous surveys were as follows:
n =
2,100 (2013)
2,113 (2015)
2,138 (2017)
2,149 (2019)
2,134 (2021)
Passenger cars are classified under Japan’s Road Vehicles Act in three categories, based primarily on engine capacity: “standard” (over 2,000cc), “small” (661cc-2,000cc), and “mini” (660cc and under).
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