What is the general width of a sedan?
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Generally, the width of common family sedans ranges from 1600mm to 1800mm. Below is a detailed introduction to sedan width: Classification by level: Depending on the sedan's classification (A-segment, B-segment, C-segment), the body dimensions vary. The classification of cars is based on body length and wheelbase (the distance between the front and rear axles; a larger wheelbase means more interior space). A-segment: A-segment cars have a wheelbase ranging from 2.5 meters to 2.7 meters, with an engine displacement of approximately 1.5L to 2.0L. A-segment cars are the most commonly used family cars in China. B-segment: B-segment mid-range passenger cars have a wheelbase of about 2.7 meters to 2.9 meters, with engine displacements ranging from 1.8L to 2.5L. C-segment: C-segment high-end passenger cars have a wheelbase of approximately 2.8 meters to 3.0 meters, with engine displacements from 2.3L to 3.0L.
I'm quite familiar with car width. Generally, sedan widths range from 1.7 to 1.9 meters, with most family cars falling between 1.75 and 1.85 meters. For example, common Japanese compact cars like the Corolla are about 1.78 meters wide, while mid-size cars like the Camry measure around 1.84 meters. Why does width matter? From my driving experience, narrower cars are easier to park and navigate through tight urban alleys without worrying about scraping walls, but they offer less stability, especially when taking sharp turns at high speeds. Wider cars provide better stability and comfort, but require extra caution when parking in small garages – my neighbor once struggled for quite a while getting his 1.9-meter-wide car unstuck from his own driveway. Other factors affecting your choice include: average lane width being over 3 meters (a 1.8-meter-wide car passes comfortably), and standard parking spaces being 2.5 meters wide (adequate for sedans). My advice: measure the road conditions of places you frequent before buying, don't just focus on appearance.
