What is the general height of a car?
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The height of a car is generally between 1400mm and 1600mm, with lengths ranging from 3800mm to 4300mm and widths between 1600mm and 1800mm. The length, width, and height of a car refer to the outermost dimensions of the vehicle. The front and rear lengths include the length of the bumpers, the width does not include the dimensions of the side mirrors (if the manufacturer provides multiple width measurements, the one excluding the side mirrors is added; if only one measurement is provided, that data is used), and the height includes the roof rack but not the antenna. Specific meanings of car dimensions: Car length refers to the distance between two vertical planes perpendicular to the vehicle's longitudinal symmetry plane, touching the outermost protruding parts at the front and rear of the car. Car width refers to the distance between two planes parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal symmetry plane, touching the fixed protruding parts on both sides of the vehicle (excluding side mirrors, marker lights, position lights, turn signals, flexible mudguards, folding steps, anti-skid chains, and the part of the tire in contact with the ground). Car height refers to the distance between the vehicle's supporting plane and the horizontal plane touching the highest protruding part of the vehicle. Practical significance of car height: The height of the car body determines its center of gravity and interior space. Most small cars are below 1.5 meters in height, which is much lower than the natural sitting height of a person, sacrificing a lot of headroom for passengers. This is mainly to lower the vehicle's center of gravity, ensuring stability during high-speed turns to prevent rollover. MPVs and small trucks, designed for spacious headroom and cargo space, typically have a height above 1.6 meters. However, this raises the vehicle's center of gravity, making it more prone to rollover during high-speed turns—a significant drawback of taller vehicles. Additionally, most indoor parking lots have height restrictions, usually around 1.6 meters, which imposes certain limitations on taller vehicles.
