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How Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Works

How Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Works
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Shopping for a new vehicle can be fun -- but don't forget to consider the GVWR.

A vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating is an important number to know, whether you're driving a pickup truck towing a trailer, a two-seater roadster or anything in-between. You can think of the GVWR as a weight limit for your specific vehicle -- a weight limit set by the automaker. Gross vehicle weight ratings take into account the base curb weight of the vehicle plus the weight of any optional accessories, cargo and passengers. A vehicle should never be loaded beyond the manufacturer's listed GVWR.

Safety is the driving force behind the GVWR for any vehicle. If a vehicle is overloaded, a number of problems can result. For example, if the vehicle is too heavy, the brakes may not be substantial enough to slow down or stop the vehicle effectively; the suspension components can become ineffective or possibly even break under the added strain and tires that are overloaded generate more heat, making them more likely to blow out. For safety's sake, the GVW should never surpass the GVWR.

It's important to understand that a vehicle's GVWR is not a measurement of how much a vehicle actually weighs. A vehicle's actual weight is the gross vehicle weight, or GVW. The two numbers should not be confused -- the GVW of a vehicle is constantly changing, but the GVWR will always remain a constant.

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As a simple example, if a car has two passengers and one of those passengers exits the car, the GVW is reduced by the exact weight of the exiting passenger; however, the GVWR remains the same. If the same vehicle (with two passengers on board) stops to pick up a third passenger, the GVW is increased by the exact weight of the new passenger, yet once again, the GVWR remains the same.

When you're towing a trailer, one last point to remember is that the entire weight of the trailer is not considered to be a part of your vehicle's GVW; however, the tongue weight -- the weight of the part of the trailer that actually attaches to your trailer hitch -- is part of your vehicle's GVW. Again, none of this changes your vehicle's GVWR. Trailers have their own specific gross vehicle weight ratings that, similar to the tow vehicle's GVWR should never be exceeded.

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

>GVWR List

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

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  • 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
DisclaimerThe 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 and other related topics, follow the links on the next page.

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>Acura GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006

MDX5798

RL-

RSX-

TL-

TSX-
2007

MDX5952

RL-

RDX4894

TL4608

TSX4300
2008

MDX5952

RL-

RSX4894

TL4608

TSX4300
2009

MDX5952

RL4980

RSX4894

TSX4395

More Acura Specs:

  • Acura GAWR
  • Acura GCWR
  • Acura Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Acura Curb Weight
  • Acura Payload
  • Acura Towing Capacity
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>Audi GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006

A3-

A4-

A6-

A85501

S4-

TT3770
2007

A3-

A4-

A6-

A8-

Q7-

RS4-

S4-

S6-

S85799
2008

A3-

A4-

A5-

A6-

A8-

Q71279

R8-

RS4-

S4-

S5-

S6-

S8-

TT-
2009

A3-

A4-

A5-

A8-

Q76570

R8

S4-

S5-

S8-

TT-

More Audi Specs:

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

>BMW GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006

3254343

3304475

5254575

5304575

5505004

6504652

7505434

760-

M3-

M55071

M64850

X35049

X56008

Z43571

Z4M3814
2007

3284277

3354652

5254575

5304575

5505004

6504652

7505434

7605930

Alpina B75534

M55071

M64850

X35049

X55963

Z43572

Z4M3814

2008

1284134

1354255

3284277

3354652

5284698

5354872

5505049

6504652

7505434

7605930

Alpina B75534

M34740

M55071

X35049

X55963

X66085

Z43571

Z4M3814
2009

1284134

1354255

3284420

3354652

5284608

5354872

5505049

7504652

M34740

M55071

M64850

X35148

X56327

X66085

More BMW Specs:

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

>Buick GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


LaCrosse-

Lucerne-

Rainier5550

Rendezvous5357

Terraza5842
2007


LaCrosse-

Lucerne-

Rainier5550

Rendezvous5357
2008


Enclave6411

LaCrosse-

Lucerne-
2009


Enclave6411

LaCrosse-

Lucerne-

More Buick Specs:

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

>Cadillac GVWR

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YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


CTS4611

CTS-V-

DTS5347

Escalade6800

Escalade ESV7200

Escalade EXT7000

SRX6008

STS-

STS-V-

XLR-

XLR-V-
2007


CTS4611

CTS-V-

DTS5347

Escalade7000

Escalade ESV7400

Escalade EXT7200

SRX6008

STS-

STS-V-

XLR-

XLR-V-
2008


CTS-

DTS5347

Escalade7000

Escalade ESV7200

Escalade EXT7200

SRX6008

STS-

STS-V-

XLR-

XLR-V-
2009


CTS-

DTS5347

Escalade7100

Escalade ESV7200

Escalade EXT7200

Escalace Hybrid6008

SRX-

STS-

STS-V-

XLR-

XLR-V-

More Cadillac Specs:

  • Cadillac GAWR
  • Cadillac GCWR
  • Cadillac Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Cadillac Curb Weight
  • Cadillac Payload
  • Cadillac Towing Capacity
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>Chevrolet GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


Avalanche 15006800

Avalanche 25008600

Aveo-

Cobalt-

Colorado5000

Corvette-

Equinox5070

Express7200

HHR4240

Impala-

Malibu-

Malibu MAXX-

Monte Carlo-

SSR6050

Silverado 15006900

Silverado 1500 Hybrid6200

Silverado 1500 SS6200

Silverado 1500 HD8600

Silverado 2500 HD9200

Silverado 3500 HD11400

Suburban 15007000

Suburban 25008600

Tahoe6500

TrailBlazer5550

TrailBlazer EXT6200

Uplander5622
2007


Avalanche 15007000

Aveo-

Aveo 5-

Cobalt-

Colorado5000

Corvette-

Equinox5070

Express7200

HHR4173

HHR Panel4173

Impala-

Malibu-

Monte Carlo-

Silveraso 15006800

Silverado 1500 Classic6900

Silverado 1500 Hybrid Classic6200

Silverado 1500 SS Classic6200

Silverado 1500 HD Classic8600

Silverado 2500 HD9200

Silverado 2500 HD Classic9200

Silverado 35009900

Silverado 3500 Classic11400

Suburban 15007200

Suburban 25008600

Tahoe7100

TrailBlazer5550

Uplander5622
2008


Avalanche 15007000

Aveo-

Aaveo 5-

Cobalt-

Colorado5000

Corvette-

Equinox5070

Express7200

HHR9137

HHR Panel4173

Impala-

Malibu-

Maibu Classic-

Malibu Hybrid-

Silverado 15006800

Silverado 2500 HD9200

Silverado 3500 HD9900

Suburban 15007200

Suburban 25008600

Tahoe7100

Tahoe Hybrid7100

TrailBlazer5550

Uplander5622
2009


Avalanche 15007000

Aveo-

Cobalt-

Colorado5000

Corvette-

Equinox5070

Express 15007300

Express 25008600

Express 35009600

HHR4173

HHR Panel4173

Impala-

Malibu-

Malibu Hybrid-

Silverado 15006800

Silverado 2500 HD9200

Silverado 3500 HD9900

Suburban 15007200

Suburban 25008600

Tahoe7100

Tahoe Hybrid7100

TrailBlazer5550

Traverse6411

More Chevrolet Specs:

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

>Chrysler GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


300-

300C-

Crossfire-

Pacifica4225

PT Cruiser5700

Sebring-

Town & Country5550
2007


300-

300C-

Aspen6450

Crossfire-

PT Cruiser4225

Pacifica5770

Sebring-

Town & Country5770
2008


300-

300C-

Aspen6450

Crossfire-

Pacifica4225

PT Cruiser5700

Sebring-

Town & Country5700
2009


300-

300C5300

Aspen6450

Aspen Hybrid7050

PT Cruiser4225

Sebring-

Town & Country5700

More Chrysler Specs:

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

>Dodge GVWR

YearModel­GVWR (lbs)
2006


Caravan5400

Charger5500

Dakota6010

Durango6400

Grand Caravan5700

Magnum5500

Ram 15006700

Ram 25008800

Ram 350011000

Sprinter Van 25008550

Sprinter Van 35008550

Sprinter Wagon 25009990

Stratus-

Viper-
2007


Caliber4435

Caravan5400

Charger5500

Dakota6010

Durango6400

Grand Caravan5700

Magnum5500

Nitro5600

Ram 15006700

Ram 25008800

Ram 350011000

Sprinter Van 25008550

Sprinter Van 35009990

Sprinter Wagon 25008550
2008


Avenger-

Caliber4435

Challenger5300

Charger5500

Dakota6010

Durango6400

Grand Caravan5500

Magnum5500

Nitro5600

Ram 15006700

Ram 25008800

Ram 350011000

Sprinter Van 25008550

Sprinter Van 35009990

Sprinter Wagon 25008550

Viper-
2009


Avenger-

Caliber-

Challenger-

Charger4950

Dakota6010

Durango6400

Durango Hybrid7050

Grand Caravan5500

Journey5005

Nitro5600

Ram 15006025

Ram 25008800

Ram 350010100

Sprinter Van 25008550

Sprinter Van 35009990

Sprinter Wagon 25008550

Viper-

More Dodge Specs:

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

>Ford GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


Crown Victoria-

E 1506700

E 2508600

E 350 Super Duty9500

Escape4300

Escape Hybrid4680

Explorer6110

F 1506700

F 2509200

F 35010100

Five Hundred-

Focus3611

Freestar5780

Freestyle5379

Fusion-

GT-

Mustang-

Ranger4600

Taurus-
2007


Crown Victoria-

E 1508520

E 2508900

E 350 Super Duty9500

Edge5300

Escape4300

Escape Hybrid4680

Expedition7400

Expedition EL7625

Explorer6110

Explorer Sport Trac6020

F 1506700

F 2509200

F 35010100

Five Hundred-

Focus-

Freestar5890

Freestyle5379

Fusion-

Mustang-

Ranger4620
2008


E 1508520

E 2508900

E 350 Super Duty9500

Edge5300

Escape4300

Escape Hybrid4680

Expedition7400

Expedition EL7625

Explorer6110

Explorer Sport Trac6020

F 1506700

F 2509200

F 35010100

F 45014500

Focus-

Fusion-

Mustang-

Ranger4620

Taurus-

Taurus X5379
2009


E 1508520

E 2508900

E 350 Super Duty9500

Edge5300

Escape4300

Escape Hybrid4680

Expedition7400

Explorer6110

Explorer Sport Trac6020

F 1509200

F 45010100

Flex5970

Focus-

Fusion-

Mustang-

Ranger4620

Taurus-

Taurus X5379

More Ford Specs:

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

>GMC GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


Canyon4850

Envoy5550

Envoy XL6200

Savana 15007200

Savana 25008600

Savana 35009600

Sierra 15006100

Sierra 25009200

Sierra 35009600

Yukon6500

Yukon XL7000
2007


Acadia6400

Canyon4850

Envoy5550

Savana 15007200

Savana 25008600

Savana 35009600

Sierra 15006400

Sierra 25009200

Sierra 35009700

Yukon7100

Yukon XL7200
2008


Acadia6411

Canyon4850

Envoy5550

Savana 15007200

Savana 25008600

Savana 35009600

Sierra 15006400

Sierra 25009200

Sierra 35009700

Yukon7100

Yukon Hybrid7100

Yukon XL7200
2009


Acadia6411

Canyon4850

Envoy5550

Savana 15007300

Savana 25008600

Savana 35009600

Sierra 15006400

Sierra 25009200

Sierra 35009700

Sierra Hybrid-

Yukon7100

Yukon Hybrid7100

Yukon XL7200

More GMC Specs:

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

>Honda GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


Accord-

Accord Hybrid-

Civic4450

Civic Hybrid-

CR-V-

Element4450

Insight2250

Odyssey5952

Pilot5952

Ridgeline6050

S2000-
2007


Accord-

Accord Hybrid-

Civic4560

Civic Hybrid-

CR-V-

Element4450

Fit-

Odyssey5952

Pilot5952

Ridgeline6050

S2000-
2008


Accord-

Civic4560

Civic Hybrid-

CR-V-

Element4450

Fit-

Odyssey5952

Pilot5952

Ridgeline6050

S2000-
2009


Accord-

Civic-

Civic Hybrid-

Fit-

Odyssey5952

Pilot5952

More Honda Specs:

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

>HUMMER GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


H1 Alpha10300

H28600

H35850
2007


H28600

H35850
2008


H28600

H36001
2009


H28600

H36001

H3T6001

More HUMMER Specs:

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

>Hyundai GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


Accent3483

Azera4740

Elantra-

Santa Fe5085

Sonata4301

Tiburon3828

Tucson4431
2007


Accent3638

Azera4740

Elantra-

Entourage5898

Santa Fe5115

Sonata4301

Tiburon3828

Tucson4431

Veracruz-
2008


Accent3638

Azera4740

Elantra-

Entourage5898

Santa Fe5115

Sonata4301

Tiburon3828

Tucson4431

Veracruz-­
2009


Accent3638

Azera4740

Genesis4850

Sonata4301

More Hyundai Specs:

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

>Infiniti GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


FX355340

FX455624

G354391

M35-

M45-

Q455132

QX566800
2007


FX355340

FX455624

G354391

M35-

M45-

QX566999
2008


EX354700

FX355340

FX455624

G354658

G374656

M354872

M455000

QX567150
2009


FX 355301

FX 505766

QX567150

More Infiniti Specs:

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

>Isuzu GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006
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Ascender5550

i-2805000

i-3505300
2007


Ascender5550

i-2905000

i-3705299
2008


Ascender5550

i-2905000

i-3705000

More Isuzu Specs:

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

>Jaguar GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


S-Type-

X-Type4574

XJ8-

XJR-

XK8-

XKR-
2007


S-Type-

X-Type4574

XJ8-

XJR-

XK-

XKR-
2008


S-Type-

X-Type4574

XJ8-

XJR-

XK4486

XKR4586
2009


XF-

XJ8-

XKR4586

XK Coupe4486

More Jaguar Specs:

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

>Jeep GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


Commander6201

Grand Cherokee5700

Liberty5350

Wrangler4450
2007


Commander6200

Compass4435

Grand Cherokee5700

Liberty5350

Patriot4435

Wrangler4602
2008


Commander6200

Compass4575

Grand Cherokee5700

Liberty5350

Patriot4435

Wrangler4602

Wrangler Unlimited4990
2009


Commander6200

Compass4575

Grand Cherokee5700

Liberty5350

Patriot4435

Wrangler4602

Wrangler Unlimited4990

More Jeep Specs:

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

>Kia GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


Amanti-

Optima-

Rio3638

Rio 53638

Sedona5897

Sorento5467

Spectra-

Spectra 5-

Sportage4519
2007


Amanti-

Optima-

Rio3638

Rio 53638

Rondo-

Sedona5897

Sorento5467

Spectra-

Spectra 5-

Sportage4519
2008


Amanti-

Optima-

Rio3638

Rio 53638

Rondo-

Sedona5897

Sorento5467

Spectra-

Spectra 5-

Sportage4519
2009


Borrego6063

Spectra-

Spectra 5-

More Kia Specs:

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

>Land Rover GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


LR37121

Range Rover6834

Range Rover Sport6769
2007


LR37121

Range Rover6834

Range Rover Sport6769
2008


LR25520

LR37121

Range Rover6834

Range Rover Sport6769
2009


LR25520

LR37121

Range Rover6834

Range Rover Sport6769

More Land Rover Specs:

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

>Lexus GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


ES 3304540

GS 3004541

GS 4304674

GX 4706200

IS 2504431

IS 3504497

LS 4305100

LX 4706860

RX 3305245

RX 4000h5520

SC 4304530
2007


ES 3504679

GS 3504541

GS 4304674

GS 450h5200

GX 4706200

IS 2504431

IS 3504497

LS 4605445

LX 4706860

RX 3505265

RX 400h5520

SC 4304530
2008


ES 3504679

GS 3504541

GS 450h5200

GS 4604674

GX 4706200

IS 2504431

IS 3504497

IS-F4658

LS 4605445

LS 600h6075

LX 5707275

RX 3505265

RX 400h5520

SC 4304530
2009


ES 350-

GX 4706200

IS-F-

IS 350-

IS 250-

LX 5707275

RX 3505265

SC 430-

More Lexus Specs:

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

>Lincoln GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


LS-

Mark LT7050

Navigator7300

Town Car5534

Zephyr-
2007


MKX5178

MKZ-

Mark LT6996

Navigator7522

Town Car5534
2008


MKX5370

MKZ-

Mark LT6996

Navigator7522

Town Car5252
2009


MKS5250

MKX5370

MKZ-

Navigator7522

Town Car5534

More Lincoln Specs:

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

>Mazda GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


B23004254

B30005102

B40004943

Mazda3-

Mazda54572

Mazda64491

MazdaSpeed64552

MPV5260

MX-53078

RX-83854

Tribute4180
2007


B23004254

B30005102

B40004943

CX-7-

CX-95805

Mazda3-

Mazda54572

Mazda64279

MazdaSpeed3-

MazdaSpeed64552

MX-53078

RX-83810
2008


B23004259

B40004922

CX-7-

CX-9-

Mazda3-

Mazda54608

Mazda64279

MazdaSpeed3-

MX-53078

RX-83810

Tribute4300

TributeHybrid4680
2009


B23004199

B40004922

CX-7-

CX-9-

Mazda3-

Mazda54608

Mazda64340

MazdaSpeed3-

RX-83818

Tribute-

More Mazda Specs:

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

>Mercedes-Benz GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


C-Class-

CL-Class-

CLK-Class-

CLS-Class-

E-Class-

ML3506239

ML5006239

R-Class4500

S-Class-

SL-Class-

SLK-Class-

SLR McLaren-
2007


C-Class-

CL-Class-

CLK-Class-

CLS-Class-

E-Class4860

G5006834

GL3206382

GL4506382

ML3506240

ML3206240

ML5006240

ML63 AMG6350

R-Class6305

S-Class-

SL-Class-

SLK-Class-

SLR McLaren4374
2008


C-Class-

CL-Class-

CLK-Class-

CLS-Class-

E-Class4883

G5007055

G557055

GL3206382

GL4506382

GL5506382

ML3206240

ML3506240

ML5506240

ML63 AMG6350

R-Class6195

S-Class-

SL-Class-

SLK-Class-

SLR McLaren4365
2009


C-Class-

CL-Class-

CLK-Class-

CLS 550-

E-Class4883

GL4506382

GL5506382

ML3506240

ML3206240

ML5506240

ML63 AMG6393

R-Class6305

S-Class-

SL-Class-

SLK-Class-

More Mercedes-Benz Specs:

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

>Mercury GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


Grand Marquis-

Mariner4360

Mariner Hybrid4707

Milan-

Montego-

Monterey5660

Mountaineer6010
2007


Grand Marquis-

Mariner4360

Mariner Hybrid4707

Milan-

Montego-

Monterey5660

Mountaineer6010
2008


Grand Marquis-

Mariner4400

Mariner Hybrid4579

Milan-

Mountaineer6010

Sable-
2009


Grand Marquis-

Mariner4400

Mariner Hybrid4680

Milan-

Mountaineer6010

Sable-

More Mercury Specs:

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

>MINI GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


Cooper Convertible3471

Cooper Hardtop3340
2007


Cooper Convertible3471

Cooper Hardtop3362
2008


Cooper Clubman3539

Cooper Convertible3471

Cooper Hardtop3362
2009


John Cooper Works Hardtop3517

John Cooper Works Clubman3704

More MINI Specs:

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

>Mitsubishi GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


Eclipse4068

Endeavor4924

Galant4320

Lancer3726

Montero5952

Outlander4145

Raider5735
2007


Eclipse4068

Endeavor5159

Galant4365

Outlander5070

Raider6013
2008


Eclipse4068

Endeavor5159

Galant4365

Lancer4079

Outlander4564

Raider6015
2009


Eclipse4090

Galant4376

Lancer4079

More Mitsubishi Specs:

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

>Nissan GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


350Z4133

Altima4200

Armada6800

Frontier5730

Maxima4546

Murano4885

Pathfinder5797

Quest5732

Sentra3549

Titan6522

Xterra5200
2007


350Z4133

Altima4295

Altima Hybrid4535

Armada6995

Frontier5690

Maxima4590

Murano4858

Pathfinder5800

Quest5820

Sentra3549

Titan6563

Versa-

Xterra5288
2008


350Z4133

Altima-

Altima Hybrid4535

Armada6755

Frontier5690

Maxima4590

Pathfinder6000

Quest5496

Rogue4340

Sentra3549

Titan7101

Versa-

Xterra5288
2009


Altima-

Altima Hybrid4535

Armada6755

Frontier5690

GT-R-

Maxima-

Murano5043

Pathfinder6000

Quest5820

Rogue4340

Titan7101

Versa-

Xterra5200

More Nissan Specs:

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

>Pontiac GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


G66497

GTO-

Grand Prix-

Montana SV65452

Solstice-

Torrent5128

Vibe-
2007


G5-

G6-

Grand Prix-

Solstice-

Torrent5225

Vibe-
2008


G5-

G6-

G8-

Grand Prix-

Solstice-

Torrent5070

Vibe-
2009


G5-

G6-

G8-

Solstice-

Torrent5070

Vibe-

More Pontiac Specs:

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

>Porsche GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


Cayenne6493
2008


911-

Boxter-

Cayenne6493

Cayman-
2009


911 Carrera3990

Boxter3549

Cayenne6625

Cayman3571

More Porsche Specs:

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

>Saab GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


9-2X-

9-34450

9-54390

9-7X5950
2007


9-34170

9-54390

9-7X5950
2008


9-34170

9-54390

9-7X5950
2009


9-34380

9-54390

9-7X5950

More Saab Specs:

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

>Saturn GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


Ion-

Relay5622

VUE4538
2007


Aura4537

Aura Hybrid-

Ion-

Outlook6400

Relay5622

Sky-

VUE4538

VUE Hybrid4718
2008


Astra3814

Aura4537

Aura Hybrid

Outlook6400

Sky-

VUE4825

VUE Hybrid4900
2009


Astra-

Aura4537

Aura Hybrid-

Outlook6411

Sky-

VUE4825

VUE Hybrid4900

More Saturn Specs:

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

>Scion GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


tC-

xA-

xB-
2007


tC-
2008


tC-

xB-

xD-
2009


tC-

xB-

xD-

More Scion Specs:

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

>smart GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2008


fortwo2315

More smart Specs:

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

>Subaru GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


B9 Tribeca5715

Baja4555

Forester4150

Impreza Sedan3920

Impreza Wagon4040

Impreza Outback Sport4190

Impreza WRX Sti4145

Legacy Sedan4400

Legacy Wagon4555

Outback4555
2007


B9 Tribeca5715

Forester4150

Impreza Sedan3920

Impreza Wagon4040

Impreza Outback Sport4190

Legacy Sedan4325

Legacy Wagon4545

Outback4325
2008


Forester4150

Impreza Wagon4040

Impreza Sedan3920

Impreza Outback Sport4190

Impreza WRX Sti4475

Legacy4325

Outback4435

Tribeca5700
2009


Forester4480

Legacy4325

Outback4435

Tribeca5700

More Subaru Specs:

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

>Suzuki GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


Aerio3616

Forenza3682

Grand Vitara4630

Reno3680

Verona-

XL74806
2007


Aerio3616

Forenza3682

Grand Vitara4630

Reno3680

SX4-

XL75512
2008


Forenza3682

Grand Vitara4630

Reno3671

SX43748

XL75512
2009


Equator-

Grand Vitara-

SX43748

XL7-

More Suzuki Specs:

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

>Toyota GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


4Runner5330

Avalon4565

Camry4167

Camry Solara-

Corolla3585

Highlander5360

Highlander Hybrid5675

Land Cruiser6925

Matrix3845

Prius3975

RAV44430

Sequoia6600

Sienna5690

Tacoma5350

Tundra6600
2007


4Runner5330

Avalon4565

Camry-

Camry Hybrid-

Camry Solara-

Corolla3585

FJ Cruiser5330

Highlander5360

Highlander Hybrid5620

Land Cruiser6925

Matrix3845

Prius3795

RAV44430

Sequoia6600

Sienna5690

Tacoma5350

Tundra6400

Yaris-
2008


4Runner5330

Avalon4565

Camry-

Camry Hybrid-

Camry Solara-

Corolla3585

FJ Cruiser5330

Highlander5800

Highlander Hybrid5935

Land Cruiser7275

Matrix3845

Prius3795

RAV44430

Sequoia6960

Sienna5690

Tacoma5450

Tundra6400

Yaris-
2009


4Runner5330

Avalon4565

Camry3483

Camry Hybrid3483

Corolla3836

FJ Cruiser5375

Highlander5800

Highlander Hybrid5935

Land Cruiser7275

Matrix-

Prius2932

RAV44430

Sienna5690

Tacoma5350

Yaris2340

Venza4960

More Toyota Specs:

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

>Volkswagen GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


Golf3881

GTI3881

Jetta4324

Beetle Convertible3936

Beetle Coupe3656

Passat Sedan4445

Phaeton6196

Rabbit3968

Touareg6486
2007


Eos4396

GTI4068

Jetta4324

Beetle Convertible3936

Beetle Coupe3656

Passat Sedan4445

Passat Wagon4740

Rabbit3947

Touareg6493
2008


Eos4396

GLI4245

GTI4068

Jetta4324

Beetle Convertible3936

Beetle Coupe3656

Passat Sedan4203

Passat Wagon4401

R32N/A

Rabbit3947

Touareg 26486
2009


Eos4396

GLI4245

GTI4068

Jetta Sedan4324

Jetta Sport Wagon4209

Beetle Convertible4020

Beetle Coupe3656

Passat Sedan4488

Passat Wagon4740

Rabbit3947

Routan5820

Tiguan4960

Touareg 26493

More Volkswagen Specs:

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

>Volvo GVWR

YearModelGVWR (lbs)
2006


C704555

S404217

S60-

S804490

V504326

V704396

XC704775

XC905790
2007


C704555

S404226

S604438

S804683

V504336

V704396

XC704775

XC905790
2008


C303852

C704555

S404212

S604460

S805033

V504313

V705070

XC705270

XC905790
2009


C304052

C704555

S404265

S604460

S805022

V504313

V705070

XC705270

XC905790

More Volvo Specs:

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

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Sources

  • About.com. "Definition of GVWR - What is GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating." (Sept. 22, 2008)
    http://alternativefuels.about.com/od/glossary/g/gvwr.htm
  • Carlist.com. "Automotive Glossary: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating." (Sept. 22, 2008)
    http://www.carlist.com/autoglossary/autoglossary_75.html
  • Ford Motor Company. "Ford Vehicles: Help - Glossary." (Sept. 22, 2008)
    http://www.fordvehicles.com/help/glossary/index.asp?letter=g
  • Motor Era: Automobile History. "Dictionary of Automotive Terms: Gr." (Sept. 22, 2008)
    http://www.motorera.com/dictionary/GR.HTM

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