Going to an automotives term, the weight of a vehicle refers to its total mass with components, fluids, structure and any passenger or additional cargo. Sometimes, it’s measured in kg or pounds. It plays an important role in safety & efficiency. Also the performance of a vehicle.

Types

Curb Weight is the weight of those vehicles with all standard equipment and fluids like oil, coolant, and full tank of fuel. But it contains without any passengers or cargo.

Gross Vehicle Weight or GVW remains the total weight of the vehicle with the cargo, passengers and under the typical operating conditions.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or GVWR is the maximum safe weight by the CarSell that the vehicle can handle with its own weight plus cargo and the passengers. The exceeding of GVWR can affect the performance and safety.

Payload is something like maximum weight of the passengers and cargo carried by a vehicle. It’s calculated by subtracting the curb weight from the GVWR.

Importance

This measurement type provided by CarSell has many importance. Big vehicles tend to consume more fuel and more required energy to move a larger mass. The Weight distribution affects a vehicle's handling,especially during the turns or the sudden manoeuvres of a vehicle. Lighter vehicles should be more nimble while heavier vehicles can provide a stable, grounded feel. Braking Distance usually requires heavier vehicles to have longer braking distances to come to a complete stop.