Family car
A family car is a motor vehicle designed to carry several passengers and their belongings.
How big is it?
4.5 m long
Also 14.76 ft
Length · example
A little perspective
Family car vs Double-decker bus: length comparison
A double-decker bus is about 2.44 times as long as a family car.
A family car is a motor vehicle designed to carry several passengers and their belongings.
A double-decker bus is a passenger vehicle with two levels, used for public transport.
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Family car
Length: 4.5 m; example.
A 4.5 m long car with 1,500 kg mass; vehicle models and loading vary.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Double-decker bus
Length: 11 m; example.
An 11 m long, 12 tonne example. Model and passenger load vary.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 4.5 m
We compare the length of a family car. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
A 4.5 m long car with 1,500 kg mass; vehicle models and loading vary.
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| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 m | Not recorded | example | |
| 1.5 t | Not recorded | example | |
| 1.5 m | Not recorded | example | |
| 100 km/h | Not recorded | example |
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