Quick answer
The 1996 Chevrolet Beretta, the latest model year on record, is 187.4″ long, 68.1″ wide and 53.1″ tall on a 103.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,989 lb. At 15.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Chevrolet Beretta generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1993 | 187.4″ | 68.1″ | 52.8″ | 103.5″ | — |
| 1994–1996 | 187.4″ | 67.7″ | 53.1″ | 103.5″ | 2,650 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Beretta year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 187.4″ | 68.1″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 187.4″ | 67.7″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 187.4″ | 67.7″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 1993 | 187.4″ | 68.1″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 187.4″ | 68.1″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 187.4″ | 68.1″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 187.4″ | 68.1″ | 103.5″ | 2 | |
| 1989 | 187.4″ | 68.1″ | 103.5″ | 2 | |
| 1988 | 187.4″ | 68.1″ | 103.5″ | 2 | |
| 1987 | 187.4″ | 68.1″ | 103.5″ | 1 |
ROWS 10·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Beretta fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.6 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
Among the 1,105 cars within 10″ of its length, the Beretta is lighter than 88% and narrower than 91%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 86%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,105 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 68.1″ | 72.8″ | −4.7″ |
| Wheelbase | 103.5″ | 109.1″ | −5.6″ |
| Curb weight | 2,989 lb | 3,761 lb | −772 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Beretta against its rivals
Next to the Acura Legend, Ford Probe and Acura Vigor, the Beretta is the narrowest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Beretta (this car) | 1996 | 187.4″ | 68.1″ | 2,989 lb |
| Acura Legend | 1995 | 193.7″ | 71.3″ | 3,461 lb |
| Ford Probe | 1997 | 179.1″ | 69.7″ | 2,804 lb |
| Acura Vigor | 1994 | 190.2″ | 70.1″ | 3,150 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1996 Beretta bigger than the 1995?
About the same length: the 1996 model is the same length and 339 lb heavier.
Which is bigger, the Beretta or the Acura Legend?
The 1995 Acura Legend is 6.3″ longer and 472 lb heavier than the 1996 Beretta.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 10 Beretta model years, 1987 to 1996. 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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