Quick answer
The 1985 Chevrolet Citation, the latest model year on record, is 176.8″ long, 68.5″ wide and 53.9″ tall on a 104.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,538 lb. At 14.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Chevrolet Citation generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1985 | 176.8″ | 68.1″ | 53.5″ | 104.7″ | 2,524 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Citation year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 176.8″ | 68.5″ | 104.7″ | 3 | |
| 1984 | 176.8″ | 68.5″ | 104.7″ | 4 | |
| 1983 | 176.8″ | 68.5″ | 104.7″ | 4 | |
| 1982 | 176.8″ | 68.5″ | 104.7″ | 4 | |
| 1981 | 176.8″ | 68.1″ | 104.7″ | 3 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Citation fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.7 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.7 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 924 cars within 10″ of its length, the Citation is lighter than 91%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 924 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 68.5″ | 70.9″ | −2.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 104.7″ | 104.3″ | +0.4″ |
| Curb weight | 2,538 lb | 3,311 lb | −773 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Citation against its rivals
Next to the Chrysler E-CLASS, the Citation is the shortest and the lightest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Citation (this car) | 1985 | 176.8″ | 68.5″ | 2,538 lb |
| Chrysler E-CLASS | 1984 | 185.8″ | 68.5″ | 2,588 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 1985 Citation bigger than the 1984?
No. The 1985 and 1984 Citation are the same size, within half an inch and 45 lb of each other.
Which is bigger, the Citation or the Chrysler E-CLASS?
The 1984 Chrysler E-CLASS is 9.0″ longer and 50 lb heavier than the 1985 Citation.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 Citation model years, 1981 to 1985. 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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