How much weight can a regular sedan carry?
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Generally, a sedan can carry 200kg-300kg. Below are detailed explanations about sedan cargo capacity: 1. With passengers: Luggage weight = Gross vehicle weight - Curb weight - Driver and passenger weight. For most 1.5L sedans, with 4 passengers, you can load about 100kg of luggage. 2. Without passengers: The trunk can hold items not exceeding 200kg. Long-term overloading will significantly increase fuel consumption, reduce vehicle stability, and accelerate tire wear. It's generally recommended not to overload. Greater mass means greater inertia, which can be dangerous.
I once helped a friend move using my regular sedan. After loading the trunk with heavy items, I noticed the car struggled to drive smoothly. Later, I checked and found the maximum load capacity was only about 350 kg, including all passengers and cargo. Typically, the sedan's nameplate on the door frame shows the total weight minus the curb weight, which gives the effective cargo capacity. For example, if the curb weight is 1500 kg and the total weight is 2000 kg, then the combined weight of cargo and passengers should not exceed 500 kg. Overloading is very dangerous, increasing the risk of rollovers or brake failure, and it also accelerates tire wear. I recommend weighing the load before each trip and leaving some margin for safety, especially during long journeys.
When it comes to how much cargo a typical sedan can carry, it depends on the specific model, but the average is between 300 to 500 kilograms. The key is not to consider only the cargo weight but also the passengers' weight. For example, four passengers alone account for about 300 kilograms, leaving only light luggage for the trunk. Safety is the top priority—overloading can lead to suspension deformation or tire blowouts. I always remind myself to check the maximum load capacity on the door nameplate and ensure the cargo is evenly distributed, avoiding heavy items piled in one corner of the trunk to maintain balance.
