Quick answer
The 1987 Audi 4000, the latest model year on record, is 176.8″ long, 66.5″ wide and 54.3″ tall on a 100″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,692 lb. At 14.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Audi 4000 generation, measured
The biggest change in weight came in 1987: 346 lb heavier than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1986 | 176.8″ | 66.1″ | 53.5″ | 99.6″ | 2,346 lb |
| 1987 | 176.8″ | 66.5″ | 54.3″ | 100″ | 2,692 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
4000 year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 176.8″ | 66.5″ | 100″ | 2 | |
| 1986 | 176.8″ | 66.1″ | 100″ | 1 | |
| 1985 | 176.8″ | 66.1″ | 100″ | 1 | |
| 1984 | 176.8″ | 66.1″ | 100″ | 1 | |
| 1983 | 176.8″ | 66.1″ | 100″ | 1 | |
| 1982 | 177.2″ | 66.1″ | 100″ | 2 | |
| 1981 | 176.8″ | 66.1″ | 99.6″ | 2 |
ROWS 7·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a 4000 fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.7 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.7 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 924 cars within 10″ of its length, the 4000 is lighter than 84% and narrower than 87%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 82%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 924 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 66.5″ | 70.9″ | −4.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 100″ | 104.3″ | −4.3″ |
| Curb weight | 2,692 lb | 3,311 lb | −619 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
4000 against its rivals
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi 4000 (this car) | 1987 | 176.8″ | 66.5″ | 2,692 lb |
| BMW 325iS | 1988 | 176.8″ | 65″ | 2,815 lb |
| Chrysler LASER | 1986 | 175.2″ | 69.3″ | 2,639 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 1987 4000 bigger than the 1986?
About the same length: the 1987 model is the same length and 390 lb heavier, because 1987 started a new generation.
Which is bigger, the 4000 or the BMW 325iS?
The 1988 BMW 325iS is about the same length as the 1987 4000, and 123 lb heavier.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 7 4000 model years, 1981 to 1987. 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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