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title: "How much does a car weigh?"
description: "A car weighs 1,100–2,100 kg (2,430–4,630 lb). Figures by type, how that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/car/
site: "At One Place"
---

# 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

*Cars vary by type, so a single figure would be misleading.*

| 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?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/car/) — 18,000–60,000 $
- [How long does a car last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/car/) — 8–20 yr
- [Car vs SUV](https://atoneplace.net/vs/car-vs-suv/) — Side by side
- [Car vs Pickup truck](https://atoneplace.net/vs/car-vs-pickup-truck/) — Side by side
- [Car vs Minivan](https://atoneplace.net/vs/car-vs-minivan/) — Side by side
- [Car vs Hippopotamus](https://atoneplace.net/vs/car-vs-hippopotamus/) — Side by side
- [Car vs Tractor](https://atoneplace.net/vs/car-vs-tractor/) — Side by side
- [Car vs Orca](https://atoneplace.net/vs/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.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)