Sifter

All this talk about heavy vehicles on our roads got us thinking about how much those SUVs on our streets weigh. There are two criteria, gross vehicle weight and curb weight. GVW is the maximum a vehicle can safely weigh when loaded, including the vehicle itself, driver, passengers and cargo. Curb weight is the weight of a vehicle that is ready to drive, with all fluid levels topped up and a full tank of gas, but without occupants or cargo. Weights vary slightly depending upon options and vehicle year. These weights are based on 2002 or newer models. (Weights below are in pounds.)

Vehicle Gross weight Curb weight

Acura MDX Sport Utility 5,798 4,451

Audi allroad 4,178 4,178

BMW X5 6,008 4,652

Buick Rainier 5,550 4,417

Cadillac Escalade 6,800 5,367

Chevrolet Avalanche 7,000 5,682

Chevrolet Blazer 5,000 3,885

Chevrolet Suburban 7,000 5,268

Chevrolet Tahoe 6,500 5,050

Chevrolet Trailblazer 6,200 5,148

Dodge Durango 6,600 4,981

Ford Excursion 9,200 7,725

Ford Expedition 6,750 5,267

Ford Explorer 5,840 4,378

GMC Envoy 6,125 4,917

GMC Yukon Denali 7,200 5,760

Hummer H1 10,300 7,213

Hummer H2 8,600 6,400

Infinity QX56 6,785 5,631

Range Rover 6,724 5,379

Toyota Land Cruiser 6,860 5,390

Toyota Sequoia 6,600 5,295