How wide is a car with a width of 1850 including the rearview mirrors?
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A car with a width of 1850 is over 2 meters wide when including the rearview mirrors, as each mirror typically adds about 100mm in width. The width of 1850 refers to the distance between the two extreme points on either side of the car and does not include the width of the rearview mirrors. Generally, the width of Chinese sedans ranges between 1.6 meters to 1.8 meters, with lengths between 3.8 meters to 4.3 meters and heights between 1.4 meters to 1.6 meters. In principle, most sedans do not exceed 1.6 meters in width, making a 2.2-meter parking space sufficient. However, if a vehicle's width exceeds 1.8 meters, the door opening space on either side may be relatively small, potentially making entry and exit somewhat difficult. There are national regulations regarding vehicle dimensions. According to the national standard "GB1589-89," the total width of a vehicle does not include the rearview mirrors. The limitation on car width is designed to provide adequate lateral clearance for overtaking in adjacent lanes. This means that, under national standards, the significance of a car's width data lies in ensuring sufficient space during overtaking, preventing accidents due to excessive width or situations where road markings are narrower than the car's width. Additionally, national regulations stipulate that the total width of a vehicle must not exceed 2.5 meters to meet the requirements of public road usage.
I've been driving for over a decade and often encounter such issues. A vehicle width of 1850mm usually doesn't include the side mirrors—it only measures the body width. With mirrors added, the overall width increases significantly, typically by 150 to 250mm per side depending on the model (some SUVs have larger mirrors, while compact cars have smaller ones). The total width may range between 2050mm and 2350mm. When helping a friend move, I once measured his SUV—the body was labeled 1800mm, but with mirrors and fenders, it exceeded 2000mm and barely fit into the garage. I recommend checking the owner's manual or using a tape measure to confirm the actual width from body edges to mirror tips. This margin matters in narrow roads or parking lots—stay cautious. Never park based solely on numbers; scraping a mirror against a pillar would be costly.
