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Q: What does the term ‘kerb weight’ mean when talking about cars?
James Price

A: This refers to the weight of a car with no passengers or luggage but with a full tank of fuel. Most German manufacturers add 75kg (the average weight of one occupant) to their figure.

You can find out the kerb weight of any new car in our comprehensive reviews section of the website.