Mega SUVs leave too little space for other road users

Average new car width, top 100 sellers

in the first half of 2023

180cm - 200cm with mirrors

Parking

180cm

130cm

730cm

Mega SUV width

200cm - 220cm with mirrors

Parking

180cm

70cm

Average new car width, top 100 sellers in the first half of 2023

180cm - 200cm with mirrors

Parking 180cm

130cm

730cm

Mega SUV width

200cm - 220cm with mirrors

Parking 180cm

70cm

Source: European Federation for Transport and Environment. Note: overall width is the most commonly used in Europe for residential street with two-way cycling and one-way traffic and vehicle parking on both sides.