What is the typical length and width of a sedan?
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Generally, a sedan is about 4.8 meters long and 1.8 meters wide. The dimensions vary depending on the model. Length: Micro cars range from 3 to 4 meters, compact cars are around 4 meters, midsize cars are approximately 5 meters, and luxury cars exceed 5 meters. Width typically falls between 1.4 and 1.8 meters. Width mainly affects space and flexibility. For passenger vehicles, if three seats arranged side by side are required to have sufficient width, the car width generally needs to reach 1.8 meters. Additional information: Internationally recognized standards classify cars into A0, A, B, C, D, and E classes based on size.
Generally, compact cars have a length between 4.3 to 4.6 meters and a width around 1.7 meters. Mid-size sedans are larger, with common models reaching about 4.8 meters in length and nearly 1.9 meters in width. Luxury cars are even more exaggerated, such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class which can be 5.2 meters long. The most noticeable difference is actually the parking space—standard parking spots are 5 meters long and 2 meters wide, and many new cars are designed to push these limits. A reminder to everyone when choosing a car: pay attention to the width of the exterior rearview mirrors, as many scratches occur because the folded mirror dimensions are overlooked.
As someone who frequently drives long distances, I've observed that most sedans have a width ranging from 1.7 to 1.9 meters. Compact cars like the Corolla are about 4.6 meters long, while mid-size cars such as the Accord are close to 4.9 meters. The most painful part of parking in older residential areas is encountering vehicles over 5 meters long, which have particularly large turning radii. Actually, car width reflects design philosophy—Japanese cars are generally about 5 cm narrower than German cars, but they perform better in terms of interior space utilization. If you often navigate narrow alleys, the vehicle's dimensions are truly more worth considering than power parameters.
