The current Buick Park Avenue is 206.7″ long, 74.8″ wide, on a 113.8″ wheelbase, weighing 3,865 lb. Since 1991 it has grown 1% in length and gained 8% in weight. At 17.2 feet it fits a standard garage and overhangs a street parking space.
Every Buick Park Avenue generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1996 | 205.1″ | 74.8″ | 55.5″ | 111″ | 3,578 lb |
| 1997–2005 | 206.7″ | 74.8″ | 58.3″ | 113.8″ | 3,865 lb |
From 1991 to today the Park Avenue gained 1.6″ of length (1%) and 287 lb of weight (8%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Park Avenue year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 15 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 206.7″ | 74.8″ | 113.8″ | 2 | |
| 2004 | 206.7″ | 74.8″ | 113.8″ | 2 | |
| 2003 | 206.7″ | 74.8″ | 113.8″ | 2 | |
| 2002 | 206.7″ | 74.8″ | 113.8″ | 2 | |
| 2001 | 206.7″ | 74.8″ | 113.8″ | 2 | |
| 2000 | 206.7″ | 74.8″ | 113.8″ | 2 | |
| 1999 | 206.7″ | 74.8″ | 113.8″ | 2 | |
| 1998 | 206.7″ | 74.8″ | 113.8″ | 2 | |
| 1997 | 206.7″ | 74.8″ | 113.8″ | 2 | |
| 1996 | 205.9″ | 74″ | 110.6″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 205.1″ | 74.8″ | 110.6″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 205.1″ | 74.8″ | 110.6″ | 1 | |
| 1993 | 205.9″ | 74.8″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 205.9″ | 74.8″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 205.1″ | 74.8″ | 111″ | 1 |
Will a Park Avenue fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 17.2 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 17.2 ft | Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.2 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 459 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 74.8″ | 75.6″ | -0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 113.8″ | 118.9″ | -5.1″ |
| Curb weight | 3,865 lb | 4,411 lb | -546 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Buick Park Avenue?
206.7″ (17′ 3″) in its current generation, 74.8″ wide and 58.3″ tall.
How much does a Buick Park Avenue weigh?
3,865 lb at the kerb, which is 8% more than the first generation we hold from 1991.
Will a Park Avenue fit in a garage?
At 17.2 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet will be a squeeze.
Has the Park Avenue got bigger over the years?
Yes — 1.6″ longer and 287 lb heavier since 1991, across 2 generations. Weight grew 8%, far faster than length.