What is the typical length of a car?

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TuckerLee
07/30/25 8:15am
Car length is generally around 4.8 meters, but it varies depending on the model. Below are the measurement methods for car length and wheelbase: Measurement of car length: The distance between the two most extreme points in the length direction of the car, measured from the most protruding point of the front bumper to the most protruding point of the rear bumper. Measurement of car wheelbase: The wheelbase of a car is the distance between the center points of two adjacent wheels on the same side, i.e., the distance from the center point of the front wheel to the center point of the rear wheel. This is also known as the distance between the front axle and the rear axle, referred to as the wheelbase, measured in millimeters.
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