Quick answer
The 1994 Alfa Romeo Spider, the latest model year on record, is 167.7″ long, 63.8″ wide and 49.6″ tall on a 88.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,531 lb. At 14 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Alfa Romeo Spider generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976–1978 | 161″ | 64.6″ | 50.8″ | 88.6″ | 2,456 lb |
| 1981 | 168.9″ | 64.2″ | 48.8″ | 88.6″ | — |
| 1985–1987 | 168.9″ | 64.2″ | 48.8″ | 88.6″ | 2,553 lb |
| 1990 | 168.9″ | 64.2″ | 48.8″ | 88.6″ | 2,549 lb |
| 1991 | 179.5″ | 69.3″ | 56.3″ | 104.7″ | 3,325 lb |
| 1992–1994 | 167.7″ | 63.8″ | 49.6″ | 88.6″ | 2,549 lb |
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Spider year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 167.7″ | 63.8″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1993 | 167.7″ | 63.8″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 167.7″ | 63.8″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 179.5″ | 69.3″ | 104.7″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 168.9″ | 64.2″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 168.9″ | 64.2″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1986 | 168.9″ | 64.2″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1985 | 168.9″ | 64.2″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1981 | 168.9″ | 64.2″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 161″ | 64.6″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 161″ | 64.6″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1976 | 161″ | 64.6″ | 88.6″ | 1 |
ROWS 12·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Spider 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 | 5.3 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 Spider is narrower than 94% and has a shorter wheelbase than 99%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 578 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 63.8″ | 68.9″ | −5.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 88.6″ | 100.4″ | −11.8″ |
| Curb weight | 2,531 lb | 2,961 lb | −430 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Spider against its rivals
Next to the Toyota MR2 and Porsche 968, the Spider is the lightest and the narrowest of the three.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Spider (this car) | 1994 | 167.7″ | 63.8″ | 2,531 lb |
| Toyota MR2 | 1993 | 164.2″ | 66.9″ | 2,626 lb |
| Porsche 968 | 1995 | 170.9″ | 68.5″ | 3,164 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1994 Spider bigger than the 1993?
No. The 1994 and 1993 Spider are the same size, within half an inch and 18 lb of each other.
Which is bigger, the Spider or the Toyota MR2?
The 1993 Toyota MR2 is 3.5″ shorter and 95 lb heavier than the 1994 Spider.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 12 Spider model years, 1976 to 1994. 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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