How Much Does a Car Weigh?
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A typical small passenger car weighs approximately 1400kg to 1500kg. Common vehicle weights for sedans with engines above 2.0L include: Toyota Crown 3.0 (1650kg), Reiz 2.5 (1560kg), Camry 2.4 (1530kg), Guangzhou Honda 2.4 (1447kg), Mazda6 2.3 (1437kg), and Teana 2.3 (1545kg). 1. Korean models: Sonata 2.0 (1444kg), NF Sonata 2.4 (1463kg), Optima 2.0 (1480kg). 2. American models: Regal 2.5 (1557kg), Epica 2.0 (1482kg), Mondeo 2.0 (1445kg), Focus 2.0 (1340kg). 3. German models: BMW 3 Series (1395kg), BMW 5 Series (1570kg), Passat 1.8T (1450kg), Passat Lingyu 1.8T (1522KG), Audi A4 1.8T (1470kg), Audi A6 2.4 (1560kg), Audi A6L 3.0 (1775kg). 4. French models: C-Triomphe 2.0AT (1424kg), Peugeot 307 2.0 (1341kg), Xsara 2.0 (1185kg). 5. Domestic models: New Eastar 2.0 (1460kg), Brilliance 2.0 (1450kg), Besturn 2.3 (1470kg), Chery V5 2.4 (1505kg), Junjie 2.0 (1475kg), Zunchi 2.4 (1445kg). Magnesium alloy is internationally recognized as the green engineering structural material for the 21st century. Replacing steel with magnesium alloy in automobile and motorcycle manufacturing can not only achieve weight reduction, lower fuel consumption and pollution, but also reduce vibration and noise while improving the performance of the power transmission system.
Last week, while accompanying a friend to look at cars, I noticed this issue. Most ordinary sedans weigh between 1.2 to 1.5 tons, while SUVs are generally heavier, commonly ranging from 1.6 to 2 tons. My buddy originally wanted to buy a Highlander, but hesitated when he found out its curb weight was nearly 2 tons, since weight directly affects fuel consumption. Micro electric vehicles are an exception though—for example, the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV weighs just over 700 kilograms, making parking and moving things around easier. But heavier cars have their advantages too—they’re noticeably more stable on highways, especially when taking curves, as they don’t feel floaty. If I were driving long distances with family, I’d rather spend a bit more on fuel and opt for a heavier car to avoid the kids getting carsick on bumpy roads. Just make sure to check the weight listed on the vehicle registration when buying a new car, or you might run into issues during annual inspections for being overweight.
