How wide is a car with mirrors if the body width is 1850mm?
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A car with a body width of 1850mm measures over 2 meters when including mirrors: Each mirror typically adds approximately 100mm to the width, and the 1850mm measurement refers to the distance between the two extreme points of the car's body, excluding the mirrors. Whether a 2.2-meter parking space is suitable depends on the vehicle's size. In China, typical sedan dimensions range between 1.6 to 1.8 meters in width, 3.8 to 4.3 meters in length, and 1.4 to 1.6 meters in height. Generally, if a sedan's width does not exceed 1.6 meters, a 2.2-meter parking space is adequate. However, if the vehicle's width exceeds 1.8 meters, the door opening space on both sides may be limited, making entry and exit somewhat difficult.
I did thorough research on this data when selecting my parking space. The 1850mm vehicle width typically refers to the widest point of the car body itself, excluding side mirrors. The mirrors usually add an extra 20-30cm to the total width, depending on the vehicle design. For example, my SUV has a stated width of 1860mm, but when measured with a tape measure including the side mirrors, it's nearly 2100mm. You need to be especially careful when turning in narrow underground garages - the side mirrors are most prone to scraping against pillars. Some cars come with practical power-folding mirrors that can be retracted with a button press when navigating tight spaces. If you're planning to buy a mechanical parking space, I recommend reserving at least 2150mm of space to account for the actual width including mirrors, since they are indeed part of the vehicle's overall width.
