How much does a car weigh?
Typical weight
1,100–2,100 kg
That is 2,430–4,630 lb.
A four-wheeled passenger road vehicle, most commonly a five-seat sedan or hatchback.
Kerb weight: subcompacts from about 1,100 kg, mid-size sedans 1,400-1,650 kg, battery-electric sedans 1,800-2,100 kg because of the pack.
By type
| Type | Typical weight |
|---|---|
| compact car | 1,100–1,450 kg |
| mid-size sedan | 1,400–1,700 kg |
| electric car | 1,500–2,700 kg |
How that compares
Car against things of a similar mass.
Minivan 1,750–2,400 kg
SUV 1,450–3,200 kg
White rhinoceros 1,400–3,600 kg
Car 1,100–2,100 kg
Hippopotamus 1,300–3,200 kg
Beluga whale 700–1,900 kg
Giant manta ray 1,000–2,000 kg
Giraffe 700–1,930 kg
More about a car
- How much does a car cost? 18,000–60,000 $
- How long does a car last? 8–20 yr
- Car vs SUV Side by side
- Car vs Pickup truck Side by side
- Car vs Minivan Side by side
- Car vs Hippopotamus Side by side
- Car vs Tractor Side by side
- Car vs Orca Side by side
Common questions
- How much does a car weigh?
- A car weighs 1,100–2,100 kg (2,430–4,630 lb). Kerb weight: subcompacts from about 1,100 kg, mid-size sedans 1,400-1,650 kg, battery-electric sedans 1,800-2,100 kg because of the pack.
- Which type of car is the heaviest?
- Of the types listed here, electric car is the largest at 1,500–2,700 kg.
Related pages
- How much does a car cost? 18,000–60,000 $
- How long does a car last? 8–20 yr
- How much does a bicycle weigh? 6.8–28 kg
- How much does a SUV weigh? 1,450–3,200 kg
- How much does a pickup truck weigh? 1,600–3,800 kg
- How much does a cruise ship weigh? 90,000–120,000 t
- How much does a double-decker bus weigh? 12.65 t
- How much does a motorcycle weigh? 90–400 kg
- How much does a school bus weigh? 6,500–12,000 kg
- How much does a semi truck weigh? 12,000–36,290 kg
- How much does a fire truck weigh? 14,000–36,000 kg
- How much does a forklift weigh? 2,200–8,000 kg
- Car vs SUV Side by side
- Car vs Pickup truck Side by side
- Car vs Minivan Side by side
- Car vs Hippopotamus Side by side
- Car vs Tractor Side by side
- Car vs Orca Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place