The current Chevrolet Chevette is 163.4″ long, 61.8″ wide, on a 95.7″ wheelbase, weighing 2,112 lb. Since 1976 it has grown 5% in length and gained 12% in weight. At 13.6 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Chevrolet Chevette generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Chevrolet Chevette, 218 lb of it since 1976, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976–1979 | 156.3″ | 60.6″ | 51.6″ | 91.7″ | 1,894 lb |
| 1980 | 162.2″ | 61.8″ | 52.4″ | 94.1″ | — |
| 1981–1984 | 163.4″ | 61.8″ | 52.8″ | 95.7″ | 2,121 lb |
| 1985–1986 | 161.8″ | 61.8″ | 52.8″ | 94.1″ | 2,097 lb |
| 1987 | 163.4″ | 61.8″ | 52.8″ | 95.7″ | 2,112 lb |
From 1976 to today the Chevette gained 7.1″ of length (5%) and 218 lb of weight (12%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Chevette year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 12 years on record for the Chevrolet Chevette. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 5 new platforms below.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 163.4″ | 61.8″ | 95.7″ | 2 | |
| 1986 | 163″ | 61.8″ | 95.3″ | 3 | |
| 1985 | 163″ | 61.8″ | 95.3″ | 3 | |
| 1984 | 163.4″ | 61.8″ | 95.7″ | 4 | |
| 1983 | 163.4″ | 61.8″ | 95.7″ | 4 | |
| 1982 | 163.4″ | 61.8″ | 95.7″ | 4 | |
| 1981 | 163.4″ | 61.8″ | 95.7″ | 4 | |
| 1980 | 163.4″ | 61.8″ | 95.3″ | 3 | |
| 1979 | 157.9″ | 60.6″ | 93.7″ | 3 | |
| 1978 | 157.9″ | 60.6″ | 93.7″ | 3 | |
| 1977 | 156.3″ | 60.6″ | 91.7″ | 1 | |
| 1976 | 156.3″ | 60.6″ | 91.7″ | 1 |
Will a Chevette fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 13.6-foot Chevrolet Chevette it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the Chevette clears the garage by 5.4 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.2 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 373 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 | 61.8″ | 67.7″ | -5.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 95.7″ | 98″ | -2.3″ |
| Curb weight | 2,112 lb | 2,738 lb | -626 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 2,112 lb the Chevrolet Chevette is 626 lb lighter than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.
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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, 12 measured model years for the Chevrolet Chevette between 1976 and 1987.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Chevrolet Chevette fits into 5 rows instead of 12. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Chevrolet Chevette.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Chevrolet Chevette?
163.4″ (13′ 7″) in its current generation, 61.8″ wide and 52.8″ tall.
How much does a Chevrolet Chevette weigh?
2,112 lb at the kerb, which is 12% more than the first generation we hold from 1976.
Will a Chevette fit in a garage?
At 13.6 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Chevette got bigger over the years?
Yes — 7.1″ longer and 218 lb heavier since 1976, across 5 generations. Weight grew 12%, far faster than length.
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