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Engine displacement: size in cm³ and vehicle tax relevance

Engine displacement describes combustion-engine cylinder volume in cubic centimetres.

What is it?

Engine displacement describes combustion-engine cylinder volume in cubic centimetres.

Where is it found?

Canton formulas can use displacement. For pure electric vehicles it is not applicable.

Why does it matter for AutoTyp?

AutoTyp uses these values to make Swiss type approval data readable and to prepare supported vehicle tax estimates.

Why does it matter for vehicle tax?

Depending on canton and vehicle category, technical values can affect the tax estimate. AutoTyp shows missing or not-applicable values honestly.

Example

1,984 cm³ is a typical combustion-engine displacement value.

Limitations

AutoTyp.ch is not an official government service. Data can be missing, normalized or different by vehicle version.

FAQ

Is AutoTyp data legally binding?

No. AutoTyp uses available Swiss vehicle type data, but it is not an official government service.

Does AutoTyp show owner data?

No. AutoTyp does not provide owner, license plate or VIN lookup.

Can I calculate vehicle tax with it?

For supported cantons, AutoTyp can show a non-binding estimate. The canton invoice remains binding.

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