How Much Do Different Types of Cars Weigh?

In this blog post, we’ll look at average car weights by make and model and discuss some of the reasons why you might find different weights in your car’s specs

We’ll also look at where you can find your car’s weight without weighing it on a scale

How much does a car weigh?

The average car weighs 4,094 pounds, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency

The average small car (eg, Nissan Micra) weighs 2600 pounds, while the average large car (eg, Audi A8) weighs 4400 pounds

Average car weight, in general, has become lower over time, although newer models are larger in average size

One of the reasons that cars now weigh less than they did decades ago is that newer car models are designed to be as light as possible

Lighter weight reduces the amount of force required to stop and start, improving safety and handling

Weight by Car Type:

Cars come in all sizes and shapes

Although cars are built with different materials and in different ways, they tend to average around the same place in terms of weight within the same type range

Here are some weight averages by the most common types of cars on the market:

Weight according to Car Model

To be more specific about the average car weight for each car model and not just the type of car, here is a list of average weights for some popular car models

The weight of this car model may vary depending on the model year, engine type and accessories installed in your car

Car ModelYearWeight(Kg)Weight(lbs)Ford Mustang15-1917003700 Honda Accord94-9712952854 Honda Civic96-0011432519 Toyota Camry90-94126027701 Toyota Corolla2019130128781 Toyota Corolla2019130128781 Toyota Corolla201913012876 -02 15233357 Jeep Grand Cherokee93-1523005100 Jeep Wrangler17-1817703900 Ford Explorer18-22154900 Mercedes Benz E- class16-1817233800 Honda CR-V18-15233358 Mercedes Benz C-class15-1815503417 Nissan Altima12-1814303153 Chevrolet Malibu15-1815263366 Chevrolet Silverado200-40901 Toyota Tuvrolet Silverado2004-1801 dillac Escalade02-0626005800 Chevrolet Tahoe92-0020004500 Toyota Highlander13-1820454508 Subaru Outback18-16503642 Mercedes Benz GLC-class15-1817903950 Ford Fusion13-1815543427 Toyota Tacoma95-0414513200

Different types of car weights

If you look at your car’s weight specifications in the owner’s manual or search by VIN, you may find that you will see a lot of different weights, so which ones should you be looking at and what do all these different weights mean?

Here are the most common types of weight, and a brief explanation of each of them:

Curb Weight: Weight without driver, passengers, or any cargo

Gross Weight: Weight of the car with maximum load of cargo and driver and all passengers

Gross Combined Weight: This is the unit you should consider if you have a trailer

Weight of both trailer and car together

Payload: The weight of the car, cargo, passengers (gross weight), plus whatever you’re towing behind the car

Gross Weight Rating: The maximum amount of weight your car can handle with driver, passengers and cargo

Gross Axle Weight: The weight on each axle of your car

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight: Very similar to the gross combined rate

But this also includes the weight of a fully loaded trailer

Gross Axle Weight Rating: The maximum weight that one axle on your car can handle

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Where can I find the exact weight of my car?

So, if you can’t find your car model in the list above, there are some better ways to find it without weighing it on a scale

Here are some easy ways to quickly find your car’s weight with accurate results

1 VIN decoder

The easiest and fastest way to find the weight of your car is probably by using a VIN decoder or search

VIN Decoder is available as a paid or free version

We have a free VIN decoder here at Mechanicbase, and you can use it as many times as you want

The VIN code is found in several different locations on your car

On many car models, there is also a label with the VIN around the area where the car’s door lock latches

The owner’s manual you received when you bought the car is another great place to find your car’s weight

The instruction manual is often in the glove compartment, so if you still have the manual for your car, look there to find your car’s weight

Finding the weight of your car on Wikipedia is also an easy option as they have most car models listed there with specifications

But the disadvantage of this method is that cars are available in different types with different engines and other accessories, so you may not find the right result

However, if you do not need to find the exact weight, but only need to get a rough idea of the weight, it can be a good choice

There are stickers with the VIN and other different specifications, such as tire pressure, tire size and car weight on almost all car models

This sticker can often be found on the body of your car behind the driver’s door

Open the driver’s door and check the label near the central locking bracket

If you have the registration number or VIN number, you can contact your authorized dealer and ask them if they can find any specifications for your car model

Of course, the best way to get the exact weight of your car is to weigh it on a scale

But finding a scale big enough to weigh a car may be easier said than done

If you really want to weigh your car on a scale, you can often find it at car scrap yards and car inspection sites

Weighing your car on a scale may be necessary if you have installed many heavy accessories in your car, such as a large sound system or a dog cage

What is the lightest car?

The weight of this small car is 2018 lbs or 917 kg

There are lighter cars, but not if you’re looking for a brand new purchase from the factory

The Ford F450 Super Duty Crew Cab is the heaviest car you can buy if you’re looking for a modern car in the US market

This Ford weighs 8600 lbs or 3900 kg

What is the average weight of a car in kg (kilograms)?

The average weight of a car in kg is 1857 kg

The average weight of a small car (eg Nissan Micra) in kg is 1200 kg and the average weight of a large car (eg Audi A8) in kg is 2000 kg