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Chevrolet Chevette Specs

Since 1976 the Chevette has grown 7.1″ in length and gained 218 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 3 generations · 1976–1987 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 1987 Chevrolet Chevette, the latest model year on record, is 163.4″ long, 61.8″ wide and 52.8″ tall on a 95.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,112 lb. At 13.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Chevrolet Chevette generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1980, when the new car was 5.9″ longer than the 1976–1979 one.

FIG.01·Chevrolet Chevette dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1976–1979156.3″60.6″51.6″91.7″1,894 lb
1980–1984162.2″61.8″52.4″94.1″—
1985–1987161.8″61.8″52.8″94.1″2,097 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Chevette year by year

FIG.02·Chevrolet Chevette dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1987163.4″61.8″95.7″2,112 lb2
1986163″61.8″95.3″2,081 lb3
1985163″61.8″95.3″2,108 lb3
1984163.4″61.8″95.7″2,121 lb4
1983163.4″61.8″95.7″2,121 lb4
1982163.4″61.8″95.7″—4
1981163.4″61.8″95.7″2,121 lb4
1980163.4″61.8″95.3″—3
1979157.9″60.6″93.7″2,077 lb3
1978157.9″60.6″93.7″2,077 lb3
1977156.3″60.6″91.7″1,986 lb1
1976156.3″60.6″91.7″1,894 lb1
ROWS 12·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Chevette fit

FIG.02·Chevrolet Chevette — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep13.6 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft13.6 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.2 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 383 cars within 10″ of its length, the Chevette is lighter than 89% and narrower than 96%.

FIG.03·Chevrolet Chevette against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 383 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width61.8″68.1″−6.3″
Wheelbase95.7″98.4″−2.7″
Curb weight2,112 lb2,782 lb−670 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Chevette against its rivals

Next to the Hyundai Pony, the Chevette is the shortest and the lightest of the two.

FIG.04·Chevrolet Chevette against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Chevrolet Chevette (this car)1987163.4″61.8″2,112 lb
Hyundai Pony1987164.6″61.8″2,161 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1987 Chevette bigger than the 1986?

No. The 1987 and 1986 Chevette are the same size, within half an inch and 31 lb of each other.

Which Chevette years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 1980 and 1985. Model years inside each range, such as 1985–1987, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Chevette or the Hyundai Pony?

The 1987 Hyundai Pony is 1.2″ longer and within 50 lb in weight than the 1987 Chevette.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 12 Chevette model years, 1976 to 1987. 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 , founder of ForCar.
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