Weights

Your car's maximum gross vehicle weight can be read on a label in the car.

Weight terminology

Kerb weightWeight of the car, including the driver, all oils, fluids and standard equipment. This does not include passengers, cargo, optional equipment or towball load when there is a trailer connected.
Permitted maximum loadGross vehicle weight - Kerb weight
Maximum gross vehicle weightKerb weight + cargo + passengers

The documented kerb weight applies to cars in the standard version, such as a car without extra equipment or accessories. This means that for every accessory added, the loading capacity of the car is reduced correspondingly by the weight of the accessory.

Weighing the car is a sure way to determine the kerb weight of your own particular car.

 Warning

The car's driving characteristics change depending on how heavily it is loaded and how the load is distributed.

Label weights

Label weights
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3
4
2
The label is located on the right-hand door pillar and will be visible when the door is opened.
  1. 1Maximum gross vehicle weight
  2. 2Maximum train weight (car+trailer)
  3. 3Maximum front axle load
  4. 4Maximum rear axle load

Maximum load

Maximum loadSee your car's registration document.
Maximum roof load100 kg