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How wide is the average car?

I’m planning on building a carport, but I need to know how big it’ll need to be. What is the width of the average car?

Holden Easterbrook · Updated on Apr 4, 2022

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

Carports are a great way to protect your vehicles from

. Plus, they aren’t too difficult to build.

The average car is 5.8 feet wide. However, you may want to budget for a little extra room for a few reasons:

Cars have been getting wider over the years

Modifications to cars, like extended

for towing, can make a vehicle significantly wider

You’ll want to be able to enter/exit the carport without hitting adjacent vehicles

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