The 1996 Chevrolet Caprice, the latest model year on record, is 215.7″ long, 78.7″ wide and 58.7″ tall on a 116.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,308 lb. At 18 ft it fits a standard garage but overhangs an 18-foot street space.
Every Chevrolet Caprice generation, measured
The biggest change came in 1977: the new car was 6.7″ shorter and 602 lb lighter than the 1976 one. The current car, sold since 1992, is 3.1″ longer and 478 lb heavier than the 1985–1991 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–1972 | 213.4″ | 78.3″ | 52.8″ | 119.7″ | 3,400 lb |
| 1976 | 219.3″ | 78.3″ | 53.9″ | 119.7″ | 4,383 lb |
| 1977–1980 | 212.6″ | 74.8″ | 53.9″ | 114.2″ | 3,781 lb |
| 1981–1984 | 212.2″ | 75.2″ | 56.3″ | 116.1″ | 3,622 lb |
| 1985–1991 | 213″ | 75.6″ | 56.3″ | 116.1″ | 3,543 lb |
| 1992–1996 | 216.1″ | 78.3″ | 58.7″ | 115.7″ | 4,021 lb |
Caprice year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 215.7″ | 78.7″ | 116.1″ | 2 | |
| 1995 | 215.7″ | 78.3″ | 116.1″ | 2 | |
| 1994 | 215.7″ | 78.3″ | 116.1″ | 2 | |
| 1993 | 216.1″ | 78.3″ | 115.7″ | 2 | |
| 1992 | 216.1″ | 78.3″ | 115.7″ | 2 | |
| 1991 | 216.1″ | 77.2″ | 115.7″ | 2 | |
| 1990 | 214.6″ | 77.2″ | 116.1″ | 2 | |
| 1989 | 214.6″ | 77.2″ | 116.1″ | 2 | |
| 1988 | 214.2″ | 77.2″ | 116.1″ | 2 | |
| 1987 | 213.4″ | 76.4″ | 116.1″ | 6 | |
| 1986 | 213″ | 76.4″ | 116.1″ | 4 | |
| 1985 | 213.8″ | 76.8″ | 116.1″ | 3 | |
| 1984 | 214.2″ | 77.6″ | 116.1″ | 2 | |
| 1983 | 214.2″ | 77.6″ | 116.1″ | 2 | |
| 1982 | 213″ | 76.4″ | 116.1″ | 3 | |
| 1981 | 213″ | 76.4″ | 116.1″ | 3 | |
| 1980 | 214.2″ | 75.2″ | 115.7″ | 1 | |
| 1979 | 208.7″ | 74.8″ | 114.2″ | 2 | |
| 1977 | 212.6″ | 74.8″ | 114.2″ | 1 | |
| 1976 | 221.7″ | 78.3″ | 121.3″ | 5 | |
| 1972 | 217.3″ | 78.3″ | 119.7″ | 2 | |
| 1971 | 213.4″ | 78.3″ | 119.7″ | 2 |
Caprice on the used market
In 93 Caprice listings we have collected since June 2026, the 1992–1996 car is the most common: 46 of them (49%), at an average asking price of $7,914. ForCar visitors have decoded 20 Caprice VINs; the most checked model years are 1996, 1995 and 1994.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1996 | 46 | 49% | $7,914 | 159,905 mi |
| 1985–1991 | 8 | 9% | $4,244 | 132,499 mi |
| Other years | 39 | 42% | $8,050 | 136,930 mi |
Will a Caprice fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 18 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 18 ft | Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Among the 262 cars within 10″ of its length, the Caprice has a shorter wheelbase than 80%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 262 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 78.7″ | 77.2″ | +1.5″ |
| Wheelbase | 116.1″ | 125.6″ | −9.5″ |
| Curb weight | 4,308 lb | 4,711 lb | −403 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1996 Caprice bigger than the 1995?
About the same length: the 1996 model is the same length and 77 lb heavier.
How much does a used Caprice cost?
In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $4,244 for the 1985–1991 car to $7,914 for the 1992–1996 one, across 93 listings.
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