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How Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Works

How Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Works
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It doesn't matter what type of vehicle you drive -- you should never exceed its gross axle weight rating.

Sometimes, buying a car or truck can feel like a numbers game. What kind of mileage does this model get? How fast can it accelerate from zero to sixty? What's the cubic volume of the cargo space? How much horsepower and torque is the engine capable of producing? How much does it cost? These are all fairly common numbers to learn when you're searching for a new or used vehicle. However, there are still a few numbers that don't get the attention that they deserve. One of these often-overlooked numbers is the vehicles gross axle weight rating, or GAWR.

No matter what type of vehicle you drive -- whether it's a car, truck, SUV or even a recreational vehicle -- you should be aware of your gross axle weight rating. A good place to begin is learning the GAWR definition. A vehicle's GAWR is the specific weight determined by the manufacturer to be the maximum allowable weight that can be placed on an individual axle. Front and rear axles have individual gross axle weight ratings [source: Ford Motor Company]. You can think of the GAWR as a weight limit for each of your vehicle's axles -- a weight limit determined by the automaker. A vehicle's axles should never be loaded beyond the manufacturer's listed GAWR.

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The gross axle weight rating definition doesn't really mention what the weight rating really takes into consideration. According to the New Car Buying Guide, the GAWR includes the weight of the vehicle, passengers, cargo and even trailer tongue weight (if applicable). Of course, all of this weight is distributed between two axles [source: New Car Buying Guide].

It's important to understand that a vehicle's GAWR is not a measurement of how much weight each axle is actually carrying at any given time. The actual amount of weight each axle is carrying is the gross axle weight, or GAW. It's imperative that you don't confuse these two terms -- the GAW of a vehicle is constantly changing, but the GAWR will remain the same.

As an example, let's think of a pickup truck that's carrying a cargo bed full of boulders. Four boulders weighing 100 pounds each, for a total of 400 pounds. If someone were to unload all of the boulders, the truck's GAW would be reduced by the weight of the boulders (400 pounds); however, the GAWR would remain the same. If the same pickup truck was to once again be loaded with the four-100-pound boulders, the truck's GAW would be increased by the exact weight of the boulders -- 400 pounds. Yet, once again, the pickup truck's GAWR would remain the same.

Safety is the primary reason for manufacturers to place a limit on how much weight each axle can carry. Overloading a vehicle of any kind -- including a trailer -- is dangerous. Heavy loads are always difficult to control on the road, but if that heavy load is unevenly distributed between the axles or even overloaded on one side of an axle, the problem will only be magnified. Here's just a sample of what can go wrong if, for example, too much weight is placed on the rear axle of a vehicle: The vehicle's overall handling will be greatly affected because the steering will be less responsive. The vehicle's brake system will not be as effective, as the front brakes typically do the lion's share of the braking. The rear tires may not be able to handle the extra weight, potentially causing a blow out situation. Overloaded and overstressed components within the vehicle's rear suspension system could bend or even break, causing you to lose control on the road. As you can see, an assortment of problems can result from overloading. Again, for safety's sake, the GAW should never surpass the GAWR on any vehicle.

Trailers have their own gross axle weight ratings which are determined by the trailer's manufacturer. Similar to the vehicles we've been discussing, the GAWR for a trailer should never be exceeded, and proper, well-balanced loading is just as critical for safety -- if not more so.

If you're curious about your own vehicle's gross axle weight rating, that information can typically be found on a label inside the vehicle's door frame, often in the area where the driver's door latches. Another option is to search for the information on the Internet. Most manufacturers will publish this and other important vehicle information online.

The chart on the next page may be helpful, too.

Contents
  1. GAWR List
  2. Acura GAWR
  3. Audi GAWR
  4. BMW GAWR
  5. Buick GAWR
  6. Cadillac GAWR
  7. Chevrolet GAWR
  8. Chrysler GAWR
  9. Dodge GAWR
  10. Ford GAWR
  11. GMC GAWR
  12. Honda GAWR
  13. HUMMER GAWR
  14. Hyundai GAWR
  15. Infiniti GAWR
  16. Isuzu GAWR
  17. Jaguar GAWR
  18. Jeep GAWR
  19. Kia GAWR
  20. Land Rover GAWR
  21. Lexus GAWR
  22. Lincoln GAWR
  23. Mazda GAWR
  24. Mercedes-Benz GAWR
  25. Mercury GAWR
  26. MINI GAWR
  27. Mitsubishi GAWR
  28. Nissan GAWR
  29. Pontiac GAWR
  30. Porsche GAWR
  31. Saab GAWR
  32. Saturn GAWR
  33. Scion GAWR
  34. smart GAWR
  35. Subaru GAWR
  36. Suzuki GAWR
  37. Toyota GAWR
  38. Volkswagen GAWR
  39. Volvo GAWR

>GAWR List

Depending on the make and model year of your car or truck, you may be able to find your vehicle's gross axle weight rating (GAWR) on the following chart.

Browse by Make
  • Acura
  • Audi
  • BMW
  • Buick
  • Cadillac
  • Chevrolet
  • Chrysler
  • ­Dodge
  • Ford
  • GMC
  • Honda
  • HUMMER
  • Hyundai
  • Infiniti
  • Isuzu
  • Jaguar
  • Jeep
  • Kia
  • Land Rover
  • Lexus
  • Lincoln
  • Mazda
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Mercury
  • MINI
  • Mitsubishi
  • Nissan
  • Pontiac
  • Porsche
  • Saab
  • Saturn
  • Scion
  • smart
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki
  • Toyota
  • Volkswagen
  • Volvo
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Disclaimer The data provided by HSW is provided as is without guarantee of any kind, and HSW disclaims all conditions of any kind, expressed or implied, with respect to such data, including the implied fitness for a particular purpose.

To read more about vehicle weight, towing and other related topics, follow the links on the next page.

>Acura GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006

MDX-

RL-

RSX-

TL-

TSX-
2007

MDX2888/3175

RL-

RDX2546/2381

TL-

TSX2335/2030
2008

MDX2888/3175

RL-

RSX2546/2381

TL-

TSX2335/2030
2009

MDX2888/3175

RL-

RSX2546/2381

TSX2325/2090

More Acura Specs:

  • Acura GVWR
  • Acura GCWR
  • Acura Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Acura Curb Weight
  • Acura Payload
  • Acura Towing Capacity

>Audi GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006

A3-

A4-

A6-

A8-

S4-

TT-
2007

A3-

A4-

A6-

A8-

Q7-

RS4-

S4-

S6-

S8-
2008

A3-

A4-

A5-

A6-

A8-

Q7-

R8-

RS4-

S4-

S5-

S6-

S8-

TT-
2009

A3-

A4-

A5-

A8-

Q7-

R8

S4-

S5-

S8-

TT-

More Audi Specs:

  • Audi GVWR
  • Audi GCWR
  • Audi Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Audi Curb Weight
  • Audi Payload
  • Audi Towing Capacity

>BMW GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006

325-

330-

525-

530-

550-

650-

750-

760-

M3-

M5-

M6-

X3-

X5-

Z4-

Z4M-
2007

328-

335-

525-

530-

550-

650-

750-

760-

Alpina B7-

M5-

M6-

X3-

X5-

Z42767/3770

Z4M-

2008

128-

135-

328-

335-

528-

535-

550-

650-

750-

760-

Alpina B7-

M3-

M5-

X3-

X5-

X6-

Z4-

Z4M-
2009

128-

135-

328-

335-

528-

535-

550-

750-

M3-

M5-

M6-

X3-

X5-

X6-

More BMW Specs:

  • BMW GVWR
  • BMW GCWR
  • BMW Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • BMW Curb Weight
  • BMW Payload
  • BMW Towing Capacity

>Buick GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


LaCrosse-

Lucerne-

Rainier2950/3200

Rendezvous-

Terraza1148/960
2007


LaCrosse-

Lucerne-

Rainier2950/3200

Rendezvous-
2008


Enclave3197/3527

LaCrosse-

Lucerne-
2009


Enclave3197/3527

LaCrosse-

Lucerne-

More Buick Specs:

  • Buick GVWR
  • Buick GCWR
  • Buick Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Buick Curb Weight
  • Buick Payload
  • Buick Towing Capacity

>Cadillac GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


CTS2232/2379

CTS-V-

DTS-

Escalade3350/4000

Escalade ESV3060/2809

Escalade EXT3800/4000

SRX-

STS-

STS-V-

XLR-

XLR-V-
2007


CTS2232/2379

CTS-V-

DTS-

Escalade-

Escalade ESV-

Escalade EXT-

SRX-

STS-

STS-V-

XLR-

XLR-V-
2008


CTS-

DTS-

Escalade-

Escalade ESV-

Escalade EXT-

SRX-

STS-

STS-V-

XLR-

XLR-V-
2009


CTS-

DTS-

Escalade-

Escalade ESV-

Escalade EXT-

Escalace Hybrid-

SRX-

STS-

STS-V-

XLR-

XLR-V-

More Cadillac Specs:

  • Cadillac GVWR
  • Cadillac GCWR
  • Cadillac Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Cadillac Curb Weight
  • Cadillac Payload
  • Cadillac Towing Capacity
­

>Chevrolet GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


Avalanche 15003400/4000

Avalanche 25004380/5500

Aveo-

Cobalt-

Colorado2533/2896

Corvette-

Equinox2535/2535

Express-

HHR-

Impala-

Malibu-

Malibu MAXX-

Monte Carlo-

SSR-

Silverado 15003650/4000

Silverado 1500 Hybrid3925/3750

Silverado 1500 SS3600/3600

Silverado 1500 HD4410/6000

Silverado 2500 HD4410/6084

Silverado 3500 HD4670/8550

Suburban 15003200/4000

Suburban 25003800/5500

Tahoe3200/3750

TrailBlazer2950/3200

TrailBlazer EXT3100/3400

Uplander2866/2756
2007


Avalanche 15003400/4100

Aveo-

Aveo 5-

Cobalt-

Colorado2533/2896

Corvette-

Equinox2535/2535

Express-

HHR-

HHR Panel-

Impala-

Malibu-

Monte Carlo-

Silveraso 15003650/3950

Silverado 1500 Classic3650/4000

Silverado 1500 Hybrid Classic3925/3750

Silverado 1500 SS Classic3600/3600

Silverado 1500 HD Classic4410/6000

Silverado 2500 HD4200/6084

Silverado 2500 HD Classic4410/6084

Silverado 35004200/6390

Silverado 3500 Classic4670/8530

Suburban 15003300/4200

Suburban 25003800/5500

Tahoe3200/4100

TrailBlazer2950/3200

Uplander2866/2756
2008


Avalanche 15003400/4100

Aveo-

Aaveo 5-

Cobalt-

Colorado2533/2896

Corvette-

Equinox2535/2535

Express-

HHR-

HHR Panel-

Impala-

Malibu-

Maibu Classic-

Malibu Hybrid-

Silverado 15003650/3950

Silverado 2500 HD4200/6084

Silverado 3500 HD4200/6390

Suburban 15003300/4200

Suburban 25003800/5500

Tahoe3200/4100

Tahoe Hybrid3200/4100

TrailBlazer2950/3200

Uplander2866/2756
2009


Avalanche 15003400/4100

Aveo-

Cobalt-

Colorado5000/2633

Corvette-

Equinox2535/2535

Express 1500-

Express 2500-

Express 3500-

HHR-

HHR Panel-

Impala-

Malibu-

Malibu Hybrid-

Silverado 15006800/3650

Silverado 2500 HD9200/4200

Silverado 3500 HD4200/6390

Suburban 15003300/4200

Suburban 25003800/5500

Tahoe3200/4100

Tahoe Hybrid3200/4100

TrailBlazer2450/3200

Traverse3197/3527

More Chevrolet Specs:

  • Chevrolet GVWR
  • Chevrolet GCWR
  • Chevrolet Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Chevrolet Curb Weight
  • Chevrolet Payload
  • Chevrolet Towing Capacity

>Chrysler GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


300-

300C-

Crossfire-

Pacifica-

PT Cruiser-

Sebring-

Town & Country-
2007


300-

300C-

Aspen3100/3900

Crossfire-

PT Cruiser-

Pacifica-

Sebring-

Town & Country-
2008


300-

300C-

Aspen3100/3900

Crossfire-

Pacifica-

PT Cruiser-

Sebring-

Town & Country-
2009


300-

300C-

Aspen3100/3900

Aspen Hybrid3600/3900

PT Cruiser-

Sebring-

Town & Country-

More Chrysler Specs:

  • Chrysler GVWR
  • Chrysler GCWR
  • Chrysler Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Chrysler Curb Weight
  • Chrysler Payload
  • Chrysler Towing Capacity

>Dodge GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


Caravan-

Charger-

Dakota3100/3600

Durango3100/3900

Grand Caravan-

Magnum-

Ram 15003700/3900

Ram 25004410/4630

Ram 35004110/9350

Sprinter Van 25003857/5356

Sprinter Van 35003857/5356

Sprinter Wagon 25003857/7053

Stratus-

Viper-
2007


Caliber2380/2200

Caravan-

Charger-

Dakota3100/3600

Durango3100/3900

Grand Caravan-

Magnum-

Nitro-

Ram 15003700/3900

Ram 25004410/6000

Ram 35004110/9350

Sprinter Van 25003970/5360

Sprinter Van 35004080/7060

Sprinter Wagon 25003870/5360
2008


Avenger-

Caliber2380/2200

Challenger-

Charger-

Dakota-

Durango3100/3900

Grand Caravan-

Magnum-

Nitro-

Ram 15003700/3900

Ram 25004410/6000

Ram 35004110/9350

Sprinter Van 25003970/5360

Sprinter Van 35004080/7060

Sprinter Wagon 25003970/5360

Viper-
2009


Avenger-

Caliber-

Challenger-

Charger-

Dakota3100/3600

Durango3100/3900

Durango Hybrid3600/3900

Grand Caravan-

Journey2750/2900

Nitro-

Ram 1500-

Ram 25004410/4630

Ram 35004750/6200

Sprinter Van 25003970/5360

Sprinter Van 35004080/4410

Sprinter Wagon 25003970/5360

Viper-

More Dodge Specs:

  • Dodge GVWR
  • Dodge GCWR
  • Dodge Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Dodge Curb Weight
  • Dodge Payload
  • Dodge Towing Capacity
­

>Ford GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


Crown Victoria-

E 1503240/3800

E 2503550/5520

E 350 Super Duty3700/6195

Escape2240/2115

Escape Hybrid2380/2175

Explorer3240/3600

F 1503450/3800

F 2503800/6100

F 3503800/7000

Five Hundred-

Focus-

Freestar2985/2890

Freestyle-

Fusion-

GT-

Mustang-

Ranger-

Taurus-
2007


Crown Victoria-

E 1503240/3800

E 2503550/5520

E 350 Super Duty3700/6195

Edge-

Escape2240/2115

Escape Hybrid2380/2175

Expedition-

Expedition EL-

Explorer2860/3340

Explorer Sport Trac3080/3320

F 1503450/3800

F 2503800/6100

F 3503800/7000

Five Hundred-

Focus-

Freestar-

Freestyle-

Fusion-

Mustang-

Ranger-
2008


E 1503700/5120

E 2503700/5520

E 350 Super Duty3800/6084

Edge-

Escape2240/2115

Escape Hybrid2380/2175

Expedition-

Expedition EL-

Explorer2860/3340

Explorer Sport Trac3080/3320

F 1503450/3800

F 2503800/6100

F 3503800/6262

F 4505600/9500

Focus-

Fusion-

Mustang-

Ranger-

Taurus-

Taurus X-
2009


E 1503700/5120

E 2503700/5520

E 350 Super Duty4200/6084

Edge-

Escape2240/2115

Escape Hybrid2380/2175

Expedition-

Explorer2860/3340

Explorer Sport Trac3080/3320

F 1503800/6100

F 4503800/6262

Flex-

Focus-

Fusion-

Mustang-

Ranger-

Taurus-

Taurus X-

More Ford Specs:

  • Ford GVWR
  • Ford GCWR
  • Ford Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Ford Curb Weight
  • Ford Payload
  • Ford Towing Capacity

>GMC GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


Canyon2533/2896

Envoy2950/3200

Envoy XL3100/3400

Savana 1500-

Savana 2500-

Savana 3500-

Sierra 15003150/3686

Sierra 25004410/6084

Sierra 35004800/6500

Yukon3200/3750

Yukon XL3200/4000
2007


Acadia3197/3527

Canyon2533/2896

Envoy2950/3200

Savana 1500-

Savana 2500-

Savana 3500-

Sierra 15003200/3750

Sierra 25004200/6084

Sierra 35004200/6390

Yukon3200/4100

Yukon XL3300/4200
2008


Acadia3197/3527

Canyon2533/2896

Envoy2950/3200

Savana 1500-

Savana 2500-

Savana 3500-

Sierra 15003200/3750

Sierra 25004200/6084

Sierra 35004200/6390

Yukon3200/4100

Yukon Hybrid3200/4100

Yukon XL3300/4200
2009


Acadia3197/3527

Canyon2633/2896

Envoy2950/3200

Savana 1500-

Savana 2500-

Savana 3500-

Sierra 15003200/3750

Sierra 25004200/6084

Sierra 35004200/6390

Sierra Hybrid-

Yukon3200/4100

Yukon Hybrid3200/4100

Yukon XL3200/4200

More GMC Specs:

  • GMC GVWR
  • GMC GCWR
  • GMC Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • GMC Curb Weight
  • GMC Payload
  • GMC Towing Capacity
­

>Honda GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


Accord-

Accord Hybrid-

Civic-

Civic Hybrid-

CR-V-

Element-

Insight-

Odyssey2833/3197

Pilot-

Ridgeline309/3252

S2000-
2007


Accord-

Accord Hybrid-

Civic2310/2290

Civic Hybrid-

CR-V-

Element2300/2205

Fit-

Odyssey2833/3197

Pilot2865/3155

Ridgeline3105/3252

S2000-
2008


Accord-

Civic2310/2290

Civic Hybrid-

CR-V-

Element2300/2205

Fit-

Odyssey2833/3197

Pilot2865/3155

Ridgeline3105/3252

S2000-
2009


Accord-

Civic-

Civic Hybrid-

Fit-

Odyssey2833/3197

Pilot2921/3196

More Honda Specs:

  • Honda GVWR
  • Honda GCWR
  • Honda Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Honda Curb Weight
  • Honda Payload
  • Honda Towing Capacity

>HUMMER GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


H1 Alpha4100/6800

H24000/5000

H3-
2007


H24000/5000

H3-
2008


H24000/5000

H3-
2009


H24000/5000

H3-

H3T-

More HUMMER Specs:

  • HUMMER GVWR
  • HUMMER GCWR
  • HUMMER Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • HUMMER Curb Weight
  • HUMMER Payload
  • HUMMER Towing Capacity

>Hyundai GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


Accent-

Azera-

Elantra-

Santa Fe-

Sonata-

Tiburon-

Tucson-
2007


Accent-

Azera-

Elantra-

Entourage2998/3064

Santa Fe2976/3197

Sonata-

Tiburon-

Tucson-

Veracruz-
2008


Accent-

Azera-

Elantra-

Entourage2998/3064

Santa Fe2976/3197

Sonata-

Tiburon-

Tucson-

Veracruz-
2009


Accent-

Azera-

Genesis-

Sonata-

More Hyundai Specs:

  • Hyundai GVWR
  • Hyundai GCWR
  • Hyundai Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Hyundai Curb Weight
  • Hyundai Payload
  • Hyundai Towing Capacity
­

>Infiniti GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


FX35-

FX45-

G35-

M35-

M45-

Q45-

QX56-
2007


FX35-

FX45-

G35-

M35-

M45-

QX56-
2008


EX35-

FX35-

FX45-

G35-

G37-

M35-

M45-

QX56-
2009


FX 35-

FX 50-

QX56-

More Infiniti Specs:

  • Infiniti GVWR
  • Infiniti GCWR
  • Infiniti Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Infiniti Curb Weight
  • Infiniti Payload
  • Infiniti Towing Capacity

>Isuzu GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


Ascender2950/3200

i-2802533/2896

i-3502753/2896
2007


Ascender2950/3200

i-2902533/2896

i-3702533/2896
2008


Ascender2950/3200

i-2902533/2896

i-3702533/2896

More Isuzu Specs:

  • Isuzu GVWR
  • Isuzu GCWR
  • Isuzu Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Isuzu Curb Weight
  • Isuzu Payload
  • Isuzu Towing Capacity
­

>Jaguar GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


S-Type-

X-Type-

XJ8-

XJR-

XK8-

XKR-
2007


S-Type-

X-Type-

XJ8-

XJR-

XK-

XKR-
2008


S-Type-

X-Type-

XJ8-

XJR-

XK-

XKR-
2009


XF-

XJ8-

XKR-

XK Coupe-

More Jaguar Specs:

  • Jaguar GVWR
  • Jaguar GCWR
  • Jaguar Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Jaguar Curb Weight
  • Jaguar Payload
  • Jaguar Towing Capacity

>Jeep GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


Commander-

Grand Cherokee-

Liberty2750/3150

Wrangler2200/2650
2007


Commander-

Compass-

Grand Cherokee-

Liberty2750/3150

Patriot-

Wrangler2650/3400
2008


Commander-

Compass-

Grand Cherokee-

Liberty-

Patriot-

Wrangler2650/3400

Wrangler Unlimited2650/3400
2009


Commander-

Compass-

Grand Cherokee-

Liberty-

Patriot-

Wrangler2650/3400

Wrangler Unlimited2650/3400

More Jeep Specs:

  • Jeep GVWR
  • Jeep GCWR
  • Jeep Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Jeep Curb Weight
  • Jeep Payload
  • Jeep Towing Capacity

>Kia GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


Amanti-

Optima-

Rio-

Rio 5-

Sedona2998/3064

Sorento3307/3307

Spectra-

Spectra 5-

Sportage2579/2425
2007


Amanti-

Optima-

Rio1918/1874

Rio 51918/1874

Rondo-

Sedona2998/3064

Sorento3307/3307

Spectra-

Spectra 5-

Sportage2579/2425
2008


Amanti-

Optima-

Rio1918/1874

Rio 51918/1874

Rondo-

Sedona-

Sorento-

Spectra-

Spectra 5-

Sportage2579/2425
2009


Borrego-

Spectra-

Spectra 5-

More Kia Specs:

  • Kia GVWR
  • Kia GCWR
  • Kia Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Kia Curb Weight
  • Kia Payload
  • Kia Towing Capacity

>Land Rover GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


LR3-

Range Rover-

Range Rover Sport-
2007


LR3-

Range Rover-

Range Rover Sport-
2008


LR2-

LR3-

Range Rover-

Range Rover Sport-
2009


LR22885/2995

LR3-

Range Rover-

Range Rover Sport-

More Land Rover Specs:

  • Land Rover GVWR
  • Land Rover GCWR
  • Land Rover Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Land Rover Curb Weight
  • Land Rover Payload
  • Land Rover Towing Capacity

>Lexus GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


ES 330-

GS 300-

GS 430-

GX 470-

IS 250-

IS 350-

LS 430-

LX 470-

RX 330-

RX 4000h-

SC 430-
2007


ES 350-

GS 350-

GS 430-

GS 450h-

GX 470-

IS 250-

IS 350-

LS 460-

LX 470-

RX 350-

RX 400h-

SC 430-
2008


ES 350-

GS 350-

GS 450h-

GS 460-

GX 470-

IS 250-

IS 350-

IS-F-

LS 460-

LS 600h-

LX 570-

RX 350-

RX 400h-

SC 430-
2009


ES 350-

GX 470-

IS-F-

IS 350-

IS 250-

LX 570-

RX 350-

SC 430-

More Lexus Specs:

  • Lexus GVWR
  • Lexus GCWR
  • Lexus Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Lexus Curb Weight
  • Lexus Payload
  • Lexus Towing Capacity

>Lincoln GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


LS-

Mark LT3450/3850

Navigator3300/4128

Town Car-

Zephyr-
2007


MKX-

MKZ-

Mark LT3450/3850

Navigator3350/4300

Town Car-
2008


MKX-

MKZ-

Mark LT3450/3850

Navigator3350/4300

Town Car-
2009


MKS-

MKX-

MKZ-

Navigator3450/3850

Town Car-

More Lincoln Specs:

  • Lincoln GVWR
  • Lincoln GCWR
  • Lincoln Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Lincoln Curb Weight
  • Lincoln Payload
  • Lincoln Towing Capacity

>Mazda GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


B23002400/2750

B30002625/2750

B40002850/2750

Mazda3-

Mazda52218/2355

Mazda62372/2119

MazdaSpeed62449/2103

MPV-

MX-5-

RX-8-

Tribute-
2007


B23002400/2750

B30002625/2750

B40002850/2750

CX-7-

CX-9-

Mazda3-

Mazda52218/2355

Mazda6-

MazdaSpeed32216/2064

MazdaSpeed6-

MX-52449/2103

RX-8-
2008


B23002400/2750

B40002850/2750

CX-7-

CX-9-

Mazda3-

Mazda5-

Mazda62216/2064

MazdaSpeed3-

MX-5-

RX-8-

Tribute-

TributeHybrid-
2009


B23002400/2750

B40002850/2750

CX-7-

CX-9-

Mazda3-

Mazda5-

Mazda62286/2062

MazdaSpeed3-

RX-8-

Tribute-

More Mazda Specs:

  • Mazda GVWR
  • Mazda GCWR
  • Mazda Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Mazda Curb Weight
  • Mazda Payload
  • Mazda Towing Capacity

>Mercedes-Benz GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


C-Class-

CL-Class-

CLK-Class-

CLS-Class-

E-Class-

ML350-

ML500-

R-Class-

S-Class-

SL-Class-

SLK-Class-

SLR McLaren-
2007


C-Class-

CL-Class-

CLK-Class-

CLS-Class-

E-Class-

G500-

GL320-

GL450-

ML350-

ML320-

ML500-

ML63 AMG-

R-Class-

S-Class-

SL-Class-

SLK-Class-

SLR McLaren-
2008


C-Class-

CL-Class-

CLK-Class-

CLS-Class-

E-Class-

G500-

G55-

GL320-

GL450-

GL550-

ML320-

ML350-

ML550-

ML63 AMG-

R-Class-

S-Class-

SL-Class-

SLK-Class-

SLR McLaren-
2009


C-Class-

CL-Class-

CLK-Class-

CLS 550-

E-Class-

GL450-

GL550-

ML350-

ML320-

ML550-

ML63 AMG-

R-Class-

S-Class-

SL-Class-

SLK-Class-

More Mercedes-Benz Specs:

  • Mercedes-Benz GVWR
  • Mercedes-Benz GCWR
  • Mercedes-Benz Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Mercedes-Benz Curb Weight
  • Mercedes-Benz Payload
  • Mercedes-Benz Towing Capacity

>Mercury GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


Grand Marquis-

Mariner-

Mariner Hybrid-

Milan-

Montego-

Monterey-

Mountaineer2860/3340
2007


Grand Marquis-

Mariner-

Mariner Hybrid-

Milan-

Montego-

Monterey-

Mountaineer-
2008


Grand Marquis-

Mariner-

Mariner Hybrid-

Milan-

Mountaineer-

Sable-
2009


Grand Marquis-

Mariner-

Mariner Hybrid-

Milan-

Mountaineer-

Sable-

More Mercury Specs:

  • Mercury GVWR
  • Mercury GCWR
  • Mercury Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Mercury Curb Weight
  • Mercury Payload
  • Mercury Towing Capacity

>MINI GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


Cooper Convertible-

Cooper Hardtop-
2007


Cooper Convertible1918/1697

Cooper Hardtop1929/1653
2008


Cooper Clubman1830/1830

Cooper Convertible1918/1697

Cooper Hardtop1929/1653
2009


John Cooper Works Hardtop1918/1676

John Cooper Works Clubman1929/1863

More MINI Specs:

  • MINI GVWR
  • MINI GCWR
  • MINI Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • MINI Curb Weight
  • MINI Payload
  • MINI Towing Capacity

>Mitsubishi GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


Eclipse-

Endeavor-

Galant-

Lancer-

Montero-

Outlander-

Raider3100/3600
2007


Eclipse-

Endeavor-

Galant-

Outlander-

Raider3100/3600
2008


Eclipse-

Endeavor-

Galant-

Lancer-

Outlander-

Raider3100/3600
2009


Eclipse-

Galant-

Lancer-

More Mitsubishi Specs:

  • Mitsubishi GVWR
  • Mitsubishi GCWR
  • Mitsubishi Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Mitsubishi Curb Weight
  • Mitsubishi Payload
  • Mitsubishi Towing Capacity

>Nissan GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


350Z-

Altima2399/1991

Armada-

Frontier-

Maxima-

Murano-

Pathfinder-

Quest-

Sentra-

Titan-

Xterra-
2007


350Z-

Altima-

Altima Hybrid-

Armada-

Frontier3296/3197

Maxima-

Murano-

Pathfinder-

Quest-

Sentra-

Titan3300/3800

Versa-

Xterra-
2008


350Z-

Altima-

Altima Hybrid-

Armada-

Frontier3296/3197

Maxima-

Pathfinder-

Quest-

Rogue-

Sentra-

Titan-

Versa-

Xterra-
2009


Altima-

Altima Hybrid-

Armada-

Frontier3296/3197

GT-R-

Maxima-

Murano-

Pathfinder-

Quest-

Rogue-

Titan-

Versa-

Xterra-

More Nissan Specs:

  • Nissan GVWR
  • Nissan GCWR
  • Nissan Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Nissan Curb Weight
  • Nissan Payload
  • Nissan Towing Capacity

>Pontiac GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


G6-

GTO-

Grand Prix-

Montana SV6-

Solstice-

Torrent2535/2535

Vibe-
2007


G5-

G6-

Grand Prix62/38

Solstice-

Torrent2535/2535

Vibe-
2008


G5-

G6-

G8-

Grand Prix-

Solstice-

Torrent-

Vibe-
2009


G5-

G6-

G8-

Solstice-

Torrent2535/2535

Vibe-

More Pontiac Specs:

  • Pontiac GVWR
  • Pontiac GCWR
  • Pontiac Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Pontiac Curb Weight
  • Pontiac Payload
  • Pontiac Towing Capacity

>Porsche GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


Cayenne-
2008


911-

Boxter-

Cayenne-

Cayman-
2009


911 Carrera-

Boxter-

Cayenne-

Cayman-

More Porsche Specs:

  • Porsche GVWR
  • Porsche GCWR
  • Porsche Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Porsche Curb Weight
  • Porsche Payload
  • Porsche Towing Capacity

>Saab GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


9-2X-

9-3-

9-5-

9-7X-
2007


9-3-

9-5-

9-7X-
2008


9-3-

9-5-

9-7X2950/3400
2009


9-3-

9-5-

9-7X2950/3400

More Saab Specs:

  • Saab GVWR
  • Saab GCWR
  • Saab Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Saab Curb Weight
  • Saab Payload
  • Saab Towing Capacity

>Saturn GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


Ion-

Relay-

VUE-
2007


Aura-

Aura Hybrid-

Ion-

Outlook3197/3527

Relay-

Sky-

VUE-

VUE Hybrid-
2008


Astra-

Aura-

Aura Hybrid

Outlook3197/3527

Sky-

VUE-

VUE Hybrid-
2009


Astra-

Aura-

Aura Hybrid-

Outlook3197/3527

Sky-

VUE-

VUE Hybrid-

More Saturn Specs:

  • Saturn GVWR
  • Saturn GCWR
  • Saturn Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Saturn Curb Weight
  • Saturn Payload
  • Saturn Towing Capacity

>Scion GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


tC-

xA-

xB-
2007


tC-
2008


tC-

xB-

xD-
2009


tC-

xB-

xD-

More Scion Specs:

  • Scion GVWR
  • Scion GCWR
  • Scion Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Scion Curb Weight
  • Scion Payload
  • Scion Towing Capacity

>smart GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2008


fortwo-

More smart Specs:

  • smart GVWR
  • smart GCWR
  • smart Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • smart Curb Weight
  • smart Payload
  • smart Towing Capacity

>Subaru GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


B9 Tribeca-

Baja-

Forester-

Impreza Sedan-

Impreza Wagon-

Impreza Outback Sport-

Impreza WRX Sti-

Legacy Sedan-

Legacy Wagon-

Outback-
2007


B9 Tribeca-

Forester-

Impreza Sedan-

Impreza Wagon-

Impreza Outback Sport-

Legacy Sedan-

Legacy Wagon-

Outback-
2008


Forester-

Impreza Wagon-

Impreza Sedan-

Impreza Outback Sport-

Impreza WRX Sti-

Legacy-

Outback-

Tribeca-
2009


Forester-

Legacy-

Outback-

Tribeca-

More Subaru Specs:

  • Subaru GVWR
  • Subaru GCWR
  • Subaru Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Subaru Curb Weight
  • Subaru Payload
  • Subaru Towing Capacity

>Suzuki GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


Aerio1918/1940

Forenza1918/1764

Grand Vitara-

Reno-

Verona-

XL72205/2866
2007


Aerio1918/1940

Forenza1918/1764

Grand Vitara-

Reno-

SX42050/1786

XL72590/2921
2008


Forenza1918/1764

Grand Vitara-

Reno-

SX4-

XL72590/2921
2009


Equator-

Grand Vitara-

SX4-

XL7-

More Suzuki Specs:

  • Suzuki GVWR
  • Suzuki GCWR
  • Suzuki Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Suzuki Curb Weight
  • Suzuki Payload
  • Suzuki Towing Capacity

>Toyota GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


4Runner-

Avalon-

Camry-

Camry Solara-

Corolla-

Highlander-

Highlander Hybrid-

Land Cruiser3595/4220

Matrix-

Prius-

RAV42535/2435

Sequoia-

Sienna-

Tacoma-

Tundra-
2007


4Runner-

Avalon-

Camry-

Camry Hybrid-

Camry Solara-

Corolla-

FJ Cruiser-

Highlander-

Highlander Hybrid-

Land Cruiser3595/4220

Matrix-

Prius-

RAV44430/4730

Sequoia-

Sienna-

Tacoma-

Tundra3900/3800

Yaris-
2008


4Runner-

Avalon-

Camry-

Camry Hybrid-

Camry Solara-

Corolla-

FJ Cruiser-

Highlander-

Highlander Hybrid-

Land Cruiser-

Matrix-

Prius-

RAV42535/2435

Sequoia-

Sienna-

Tacoma-

Tundra-

Yaris-
2009


4Runner-

Avalon-

Camry-

Camry Hybrid-

Corolla-

FJ Cruiser-

Highlander-

Highlander Hybrid-

Land Cruiser-

Matrix-

Prius-

RAV4(2535/2435)

Sienna-

Tacoma-

Yaris-

Venza-

More Toyota Specs:

  • Toyota GVWR
  • Toyota GCWR
  • Toyota Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Toyota Curb Weight
  • Toyota Payload
  • Toyota Towing Capacity

>Volkswagen GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


Golf-

GTI-

Jetta-

Beetle Convertible-

Beetle Coupe-

Passat Sedan-

Phaeton-

Rabbit-

Touareg-
2007


Eos-

GTI-

Jetta-

Beetle Convertible-

Beetle Coupe-

Passat Sedan-

Passat Wagon-

Rabbit-

Touareg-
2008


Eos-

GLI-

GTI-

Jetta-

Beetle Convertible-

Beetle Coupe-

Passat Sedan-

Passat Wagon-

R32-

Rabbit-

Touareg 2-
2009


Eos-

GLI-

GTI-

Jetta Sedan-

Jetta Sport Wagon-

Beetle Convertible-

Beetle Coupe-

Passat Sedan-

Passat Wagon-

Rabbit-

Routan-

Tiguan-

Touareg 2-

More Volkswagen Specs:

  • Volkswagen GVWR
  • Volkswagen GCWR
  • Volkswagen Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Volkswagen Curb Weight
  • Volkswagen Payload
  • Volkswagen Towing Capacity

>Volvo GAWR

YearModelGAWR (front/rear)
2006


C70-

S40-

S60-

S802230/2290

V50-

V70-

XC70-

XC902820/3150
2007


C70-

S40-

S60-

S80-

V50-

V70-

XC70-

XC902820/3150
2008


C30-

C70-

S40-

S60-

S80-

V50-

V702690/2513

XC702800/2646

XC902820/3150
2009


C30-

C70-

S40-

S60-

S80-

V50-

V702690/2513

XC702800/2646

XC902820/3150

More Volvo Specs:

  • Volvo GVWR
  • Volvo GCWR
  • Volvo Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Volvo Curb Weight
  • Volvo Payload
  • Volvo Towing Capacity

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