Buick Skylark Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Buick Skylark is 189.4″ long, 68.1″ wide, on a 103.5″ wheelbase, weighing 2,701 lb. At 15.8 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Everything on the Buick Skylark

Recalls47 campaigns Fuel economy25 mpg best Reliability3.5/5 Common problems668 complaints Check a VINAgainst this exact build Cargo space15 cu ft Window stickerOriginal Monroney label Decode a VINWhat each character means About this car1981–1998

Every Buick Skylark 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.

FIG.01·Buick Skylark dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1971	207.1″	79.9″	53.9″	122″	3,415 lb
1972	205.1″	76.8″	48″	119.3″	3,602 lb
1976–1980	200.4″	72.8″	53.1″	111″	3,391 lb
1981–1991	181.1″	69.3″	53.5″	104.7″	2,491 lb
1992–1998	189.4″	68.1″	53.1″	103.5″	2,701 lb

ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Skylark year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 24 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Buick Skylark dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
1998	189.4″	68.1″	103.5″	2,948 lb	1
1997	189″	68.1″	103.5″	2,932 lb	2
1996	189″	68.1″	103.5″	2,932 lb	2
1995	189″	68.9″	103.5″	2,866 lb	2
1994	189″	67.7″	103.5″	2,824 lb	2
1993	189.4″	68.1″	103.5″	2,701 lb	2
1992	189.4″	68.1″	103.5″	2,701 lb	2
1991	179.9″	66.5″	103.5″	2,650 lb	2
1990	179.9″	66.5″	103.5″	2,650 lb	2
1989	179.9″	67.7″	103.5″	2,601 lb	2
1988	180.3″	66.5″	103.5″	2,504 lb	2
1987	180.3″	66.5″	103.5″	2,575 lb	2
1985	181.1″	69.3″	104.7″	2,571 lb	2
1984	181.1″	69.3″	104.7″	2,546 lb	2
1983	181.1″	69.3″	104.7″	2,546 lb	2
1982	181.1″	69.3″	104.7″	2,555 lb	6
1981	181.1″	69.3″	104.7″	2,513 lb	5
1980	200.4″	72.8″	111″	2,646 lb	2
1979	200.4″	72.8″	111″	3,318 lb	3
1978	200.4″	72.8″	111″	3,402 lb	3
1977	200.4″	72.8″	111″	3,395 lb	3
1976	200.4″	72.8″	111″	3,441 lb	3
1972	205.1″	76.8″	119.3″	3,602 lb	2
1971	205.9″	79.1″	120.1″	3,499 lb	3

ROWS 24·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Skylark 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.

FIG.02·Buick Skylark — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	15.8 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	15.8 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	5.7 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 986 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Buick Skylark against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	68.1″	72.8″	-4.7″
Wheelbase	103.5″	109.8″	-6.3″
Curb weight	2,701 lb	3,834 lb	-1,133 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

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.

Upgrade to Pro

Specs vary by trim. Yours decodes from the VIN.

Exact build, engine and factory options for one VIN
The original window sticker as it left the factory
What that specific configuration is worth today
Decode a whole list of VINs at once
No ads, on every page
No ads, no tracking — and much more

See plans → Start free →

Free plan available — no credit card needed

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.

Related tools

Full Buick Skylark overview

Recalls · Reliability · MPG · Safety

What a Skylark costs to fuel

Weight drives consumption

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Buick Skylark?

189.4″ (15′ 9″) in its current generation, 68.1″ wide and 53.1″ tall.

How much does a Buick Skylark weigh?

2,701 lb at the kerb.

Will a Skylark fit in a garage?

At 15.8 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Skylark got bigger over the years?

Not materially, by the generations we hold.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.