The current Buick Skyhawk is 181.5″ long, 65″ wide, on a 101.2″ wheelbase, weighing 2,401 lb. Since 1975 it has grown 1% in length and gained -20% in weight. At 15.1 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Buick Skyhawk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1980 | 179.1″ | 65.4″ | 50.4″ | 96.9″ | 3,014 lb |
| 1982–1986 | 175.2″ | 62.2″ | 53.9″ | 101.2″ | — |
| 1987–1988 | 181.5″ | 65″ | 53.9″ | 101.2″ | 2,401 lb |
From 1975 to today the Skyhawk gained 2.4″ of length (1%) and -613 lb of weight (-20%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Skyhawk year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 13 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 180.7″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 3 | |
| 1987 | 180.7″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 7 | |
| 1986 | 175.6″ | 65.4″ | 101.2″ | 9 | |
| 1985 | 176.4″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 7 | |
| 1984 | 176″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 3 | |
| 1983 | 176″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 3 | |
| 1982 | 175.2″ | 62.2″ | 101.2″ | 4 | |
| 1980 | 179.1″ | 65.4″ | 96.9″ | 1 | |
| 1979 | 179.1″ | 65.4″ | 96.9″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 179.1″ | 65.4″ | 96.9″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 179.1″ | 65.4″ | 96.9″ | 1 | |
| 1976 | 179.1″ | 65.4″ | 96.9″ | 1 | |
| 1975 | 179.1″ | 65.4″ | 96.9″ | 1 |
Will a Skyhawk 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 | 15.1 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.1 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.4 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 1,003 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 | 65″ | 71.7″ | -6.7″ |
| Wheelbase | 101.2″ | 106.3″ | -5.1″ |
| Curb weight | 2,401 lb | 3,479 lb | -1,078 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Buick Skyhawk?
181.5″ (15′ 1″) in its current generation, 65″ wide and 53.9″ tall.
How much does a Buick Skyhawk weigh?
2,401 lb at the kerb.
Will a Skyhawk fit in a garage?
At 15.1 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Skyhawk got bigger over the years?
Yes — 2.4″ longer and -613 lb heavier since 1975, across 3 generations. Weight grew -20%, far faster than length.