Quick answer
The 1986 Alfa Romeo Gtv, the latest model year on record, is 167.7″ long, 65.4″ wide and 52.4″ tall on a 94.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,840 lb. At 14 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Alfa Romeo Gtv generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982–1986 | 167.7″ | 65.4″ | 52.4″ | 94.5″ | — |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Gtv year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 167.7″ | 65.4″ | 94.5″ | 1 | |
| 1985 | 167.7″ | 65.4″ | 94.5″ | 1 | |
| 1984 | 171.3″ | 53.9″ | 94.5″ | 1 | |
| 1983 | 171.3″ | 53.9″ | 94.5″ | 1 | |
| 1982 | 167.7″ | 65.4″ | 94.5″ | 1 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Gtv fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.4 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 578 cars within 10″ of its length, the Gtv is narrower than 84% and has a shorter wheelbase than 88%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 578 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 65.4″ | 68.9″ | −3.5″ |
| Wheelbase | 94.5″ | 100.4″ | −5.9″ |
| Curb weight | 2,840 lb | 2,961 lb | −121 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Gtv against its rivals
Next to the Chevrolet Citation, Chevrolet Chevette and Cadillac Cimarron, the Gtv is the heaviest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Gtv (this car) | 1986 | 167.7″ | 65.4″ | 2,840 lb |
| Chevrolet Citation | 1985 | 176.8″ | 68.5″ | 2,538 lb |
| Chevrolet Chevette | 1987 | 163.4″ | 61.8″ | 2,112 lb |
| Cadillac Cimarron | 1986 | 172.8″ | 65″ | 2,575 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1986 Gtv bigger than the 1985?
No. The 1986 and 1985 Gtv are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Gtv or the Chevrolet Citation?
The 1985 Chevrolet Citation is 9.1″ longer and 302 lb lighter than the 1986 Gtv.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 Gtv model years, 1982 to 1986. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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