Kerb Weight (Curb Weight)
Kerb weight is the weight of a car ready to drive with fluids and usually a mostly full tank, but without passengers and cargo.
What is Kerb Weight (Curb Weight)?
Definitions differ: EU figures often include a 75 kg driver, while other markets do not. It is listed in the registration document and owner's manual. Payload is the difference between permissible total weight and kerb weight. Because the definition affects the number by tens of kilograms, the same car can appear lighter in one country's brochure than in another. Payload and towing limits in the registration documents are calculated from the official values, so adding heavy accessories such as tow bars, roof racks or larger wheels reduces how much you can legally carry.
How it works
The weight affects acceleration, braking distances, consumption and wear.
Why it matters for your car
Optional equipment and accessories increase the real weight and reduce payload. Compare weights only when they use the same definition.
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