Vehicle Weight Lookup Tool
Find the curb weight of your car, truck or SUV by year, make, model and trim — in pounds, tons and kilograms.
- 68,561Trims in the database
- 1990–2027Model years
- USMarket vehicles
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Curb Weight of Popular Vehicles
Range of curb weights across every trim and model year in the database. Pick the exact trim above for your car.
| Vehicle | Years | Lightest | Typical | Heaviest |
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| Ford F-150 | 1991–2026 | 3,769 lb | 4,881 lb | 6,210 lb |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1999–2026 | 3,923 lb | 4,965 lb | 5,710 lb |
| Toyota Camry | 1990–2026 | 2,690 lb | 3,300 lb | 3,976 lb |
| Honda Civic | 1990–2026 | 2,094 lb | 2,767 lb | 3,289 lb |
| Honda Accord | 1990–2026 | 2,733 lb | 3,239 lb | 3,616 lb |
| Toyota Corolla | 1990–2026 | 2,253 lb | 2,800 lb | 3,150 lb |
| Honda CR-V | 1997–2026 | 3,126 lb | 3,459 lb | 3,926 lb |
| Ford Escape | 2001–2026 | 2,991 lb | 3,464 lb | 3,904 lb |
| Nissan Altima | 1993–2026 | 2,829 lb | 3,244 lb | 3,492 lb |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1993–2026 | 3,530 lb | 4,545 lb | 5,363 lb |
| Ford Explorer | 1991–2023 | 3,650 lb | 4,345 lb | 4,969 lb |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2005–2027 | 3,274 lb | 3,619 lb | 4,007 lb |
| Toyota RAV4 | 1997–2026 | 2,469 lb | 3,510 lb | 3,847 lb |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 1993–2020 | 3,293 lb | 4,263 lb | 4,536 lb |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 1995–2026 | 4,419 lb | 5,473 lb | 5,894 lb |
| Ram 1500 | 2011–2026 | 4,515 lb | 5,101 lb | 6,440 lb |
Average Car Weight by Vehicle Type
Median curb weight of the models in each class, with the middle half of models shown as the typical range.
| Vehicle type | Typical range | Median | Scrap value |
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| Subcompact car | 2,186–2,855 lb | 2,420 lb | $225 |
| Sports compact car | 2,405–3,089 lb | 2,838 lb | $265 |
| Roadster car | 2,480–3,455 lb | 2,895 lb | $270 |
| Compact car | 2,822–3,543 lb | 3,151 lb | $290 |
| Subcompact crossover SUV | 3,009–3,305 lb | 3,186 lb | $295 |
| Supercar | 3,009–3,594 lb | 3,247 lb | $300 |
| Sports car | 2,887–3,549 lb | 3,362 lb | $310 |
| Mid-size car | 3,303–3,995 lb | 3,588 lb | $330 |
| Compact SUV | 3,583–4,167 lb | 3,851 lb | $355 |
| Compact crossover SUV | 3,442–4,455 lb | 3,867 lb | $360 |
| Grand tourer | 3,691–4,145 lb | 3,935 lb | $365 |
| Minivan | 3,635–4,338 lb | 4,058 lb | $375 |
| Mid-size pickup truck | 3,274–4,583 lb | 4,301 lb | $400 |
| Full-size car | 3,835–5,203 lb | 4,305 lb | $400 |
| Mid-size crossover SUV | 4,055–5,086 lb | 4,387 lb | $405 |
| Mid-size SUV | 4,210–4,998 lb | 4,541 lb | $420 |
| Full-size crossover SUV | 4,681–5,490 lb | 4,940 lb | $455 |
| Full-size van | 4,684–5,804 lb | 5,082 lb | $470 |
| Full-size pickup truck | 4,940–6,197 lb | 5,616 lb | $520 |
| Full-size SUV | 5,286–5,986 lb | 5,705 lb | $530 |
6 Ways to Find Your Vehicle's Weight
Driver's Side Door Jamb Sticker
Open your driver's door and look for a white or silver sticker on the door frame or B-pillar. It lists the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). Subtract about 800–1,200 lbs for cargo capacity to estimate curb weight.
Works even if the car doesn't run.
Owner's Manual / Spec Sheet
Check the specifications section at the back of your owner's manual. It lists curb weight by trim level. Don't have the manual? Search your year, make, and model followed by "owner's manual PDF."
Gives factory curb weight, doesn't account for aftermarket additions.
Manufacturer's Website
Go to the manufacturer's website and find your model's spec page. Most list curb weight by trim and drivetrain. For older vehicles, try searching automotive databases like Edmunds.
Most accurate for stock vehicles. Our tool above uses this same data.
VIN Decode
Your 17-digit VIN encodes your exact model, trim, engine, and drivetrain. Run it through the free NHTSA VIN decoder at vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov to identify your exact configuration.
Find your VIN on the driver's side dashboard (visible through windshield) or door jamb.
Weigh It at a Truck Scale
For the most accurate weight including modifications or missing parts, drive to a public truck scale (CAT scale). They're at most truck stops and cost $10–15.
Only works if the car runs. But it's the gold standard for actual current weight.
Registration / Title
Some states list vehicle weight on the registration card or title. California, New York, and Texas typically include it. Check your current registration or contact your DMV.
When listed, this is usually the unladen (empty) weight — close to curb weight.
Curb Weight vs. GVWR vs. Gross Weight
- Curb Weight What we use
- The weight of the vehicle as it sits at the curb — with all standard equipment, a full tank of fuel, and all necessary fluids, but no passengers or cargo. This is the standard measurement used by manufacturers and databases.
- GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) On your door sticker
- The maximum total weight the vehicle is designed to carry — including the vehicle itself, passengers, cargo, and tongue weight from towing. It's always higher than curb weight.
- Gross Weight / Actual Weight Best for modified vehicles
- What the vehicle weighs right now, at this moment, with whatever's in it. Measured at a truck scale. This matters most if major components have been added or removed.
- Dry Weight Rarely relevant
- The vehicle's weight without any fluids — no fuel, oil, coolant, or brake fluid. Rarely used outside of manufacturer spec sheets. Lower than curb weight by 50–150 lbs.
Vehicle Weight Questions
Where does this vehicle weight data come from?
Curb weights come from the Teoalida Year-Make-Model-Trim Basic Specs database: 68,561 US-market trims from 1990 to 2027, using manufacturer-published figures.
What is curb weight?
Curb weight is what the vehicle weighs with standard equipment, a full tank of fuel and all fluids, but no passengers or cargo. It is the figure manufacturers publish and the one scrap yards use as a starting point.
Is the weight on my door sticker the curb weight?
No. The door-jamb sticker shows the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating), the most the vehicle can weigh fully loaded. Curb weight is usually 800 to 1,500 lb lower.
How much does an average car weigh?
Across the models in our database, a typical compact car weighs about 3,151 lb, a mid-size car about 3,588 lb, and a full-size pickup about 5,616 lb.
Why does weight matter when selling a junk car?
Scrap yards pay by the ton, so weight sets the floor price of a junk car. At the February 2026 national average of $185 a ton, every 1,000 lb is worth about $95 in scrap. Use the scrap value calculator to price your exact car.
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