How Heavy is a Sedan?

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Carson
07/30/25 9:49am
Models vary, and so does the weight of the car. Generally, family economy sedans with engine displacements between 1.1 to 1.6L have a total vehicle weight of approximately 1.1 to 1.4 tons; mid-to-high-end cars with engine displacements ranging from 1.8 to 4.0L have a total vehicle weight of about 1.8 to 3.5 tons. Related information: 1. Vehicle weight parameters: The curb weight of a car, previously commonly referred to as the 'empty weight.' The curb weight of a car refers to the weight of the vehicle when fully equipped according to the manufacturer's technical conditions (such as spare tires, tools, etc., all installed) and with all fluids filled. This is an important design indicator for cars. 2. Expansion: This indicator must be both advanced and feasible. It is closely related to the car's design level, manufacturing level, and industrialization level. Under the same model conditions, the better the design method, the superior the production level, and the higher the industrialization level, the lower the curb weight will be.
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