How much does a car weighs?

The average new car weighed 3,221 pounds (1,461 kilograms) in 1987 but 4,009 pounds (1,818 kilograms) in 2010. Vehicle weight fluctuates, of course, based on make, model, year, and a variety of factors, but the overall trend seems to be getting heavier.

Large cars weigh more, small cars less. The sticker on your driver's door frame usually lists gross vehicle weight. Each car has a different weight.

A car usually weighs between 2 to 6 thousand pounds (between 1-3 US tons).