how long is a car in metres

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The average car is typically between 4.2 and 4.8 metres long. However, this is a broad range because 'car' encompasses everything from tiny city cars to large pickup trucks. For a more precise answer, you need to look at the specific vehicle type. A common mid-size sedan, like a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord, usually measures around 4.8 to 4.9 metres.

Understanding a car's length in metres is crucial for practical reasons like determining if it will fit in a garage or a parallel parking space. Standard parking spaces in the U.S. are often around 5.5 to 6 metres long, so most cars will fit, but larger vehicles can make parking a tight squeeze.

Here’s a quick reference table for different vehicle categories:

Vehicle Type	Example Models	Average Length (Metres)
Mini / City Car	Fiat 500, Mini Cooper	3.5 - 3.8 m
Subcompact	Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent	3.9 - 4.1 m
Compact	Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic	4.5 - 4.7 m
Mid-size Sedan	Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion	4.8 - 4.9 m
Full-size Sedan	Dodge Charger, Nissan Maxima	5.0 - 5.2 m
Compact SUV	Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4	4.6 - 4.7 m
Mid-size SUV	Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee	4.9 - 5.0 m
Full-size SUV	Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Expedition	5.2 - 5.7 m
Crew Cab Pickup	Ford F-150, Ram 1500	5.8 - 6.1 m

Always check the exact specifications for the model you're interested on the manufacturer's website for the most accurate measurement.